Truth Tellers
It is an honour and privilege to sit in circle with one another and hear the teachings of those who share their truth with us. It is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge that each artist who leads a sharing circle has abundant knowledge, experience, and wisdom to share. Here's a little more about them.
Hearing and telling truths can be very difficult and can cause trauma to resurface. If you experience emotional distress as part of a Sharing Circle or as part of the journey toward reconciliation we encourage you to reach out and connect with the:
There is a Hope for Wellness Helpline Hotline available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada.
Home - Hope for Wellness Helpline or 1-855-242-3310
or
The National Residential School Survivor Crisis Line
1-866-925-4419
Raven Reid
Raven Reid is an Indigenous folk singer-songwriter from Yellowknife, with ancestral connections to the Mikisew First Nation in Alberta.
Her music is a poignant reflection of her life’s raw emotions. Born during a time of oppression and racism against Indigenous communities, she experienced displacement. Growing up away from her biological family and community as part of the 60’s Scoop, Raven courageously sings about the generational trauma faced by many Indigenous families—a legacy shaped by assimilation policies.
Raven’s recent EP ‘Changes’ marks a new beginning, recorded with Merilainen Music Inc. It’s a call to embrace life’s lessons and find one’s purpose, a message she shares with all: “Adversity teaches us; it guides us to our purpose. Join me in this journey of self-discovery. Many Blessings!”
– Raven Reid