RavenSPEAK: Amplified

RavenSPEAK: Amplified 2020
June 10, 2020


RavenSPEAK  hosted it's fourth RavenSPEAK: Amplified, on June 10, 2020! ​ 

Due to our collective COVID-19 reality,  we hosted our first ever VIRTUAL RavenSPEAK Amplified, where the speakers stepped on stage as we livetreamed the talks to you!

The evening was beautifully held and hosted by RavenSPEAK's very own Teara Fraser and we heard 8  powerful stories from Anita Pawluk, Nicole Taylor-Sterritt, Danica Dixon, Christie Sparklingeyes, Jessie Williams, Jen Tuner, Rose Archie and Grace King.
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Anita Pawluk I Un-Becoming

Nicole Taylor-Sterritt I We Don't Talk About It Enough

Danica Dixon I Girl Misunderstood

Christie Sparklingeyes I Road to Resilience

Jessie Williams I Rise up my SistHERs

Jen Turner I Walk with Me

Rose Archie I Decolonization and Skateboarding Saved Me

Grace King I Anishnaabekew Taking Her Power Back

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RavenSPEAK: Amplified 2019
June 12, 2019

RavenSPEAK: Amplified hosted it's third RavenSPEAK: Amplified on June 12, 2019! ​ 
 
We were welcomed to the territory and started in a good way by Alec Dan followed by talks from 7 Indigenous change-makers (Julie John, Kiana Alexander, Lillian Howard, Myia Antone, Shannon Henderson, Carolyn Roberts and speacial guest Andrea Menard) and came full circle with a closing song and dance by Alec Dan. 

The evening was beautifully held and hosted by RavenSPEAK's very own Teara Fraser.

Teara Fraser I Emcee

Julie JohnI Only You Can See Your VIsion: It's your Ceremony

Alec Dan I Traditional Welcome

Kiana Alexander I Unbound Belonging

Lillian Howard I Finding Courage and Overcoming Shame

Myia Antone I Matriarchy is our Medicine

Carolyn Roberts I Breaking Free: It's Time to Change the Conversation

Shannon Henderson I Finding the Missing Pieces of Me

Andrea MenardI Leading Like a Goddess

RavenSPEAK Mastery Cohort 2019

RavenSPEAK: Amplified 2018
December 11, 2018


RavenSPEAK: Amplified hosted it's second RavenSPEAK event on December 11, 2018! ​ 

We were welcomed to the territory and started in a good way by Amanda Nahanee followed by talks from 7 Indigenous change-makers (Laurie Sterritt, Autumn Walkem, Alexander Dirksen, Mary Point, Madelaine McCallum, Wawmeesh Hamilton and Racelle Kooy) and came full circle with a closing song and dance by Amanda Nahanee. 

The evening was beautifully held and hosted by Vicki Lynne George.

Vicki Lynne George I Emcee

Laurie Sterritt I The Risks and Rewards of Leading with Your Heart

Amanda Nahanee I Traditional Welcome

Autumn Walkem I What the Blood Remembers

Alexander Dirksen I Decolonizing Reconciliation

Mary Point I ʔi q̓pəθət ct ʔi syəy̓aʔtəl’ ʔiʔ hi:yayəstəl’
                            (We are working together as friends)

Madelaine McCallum I The Fire Within

Wawmeesh Hamilton I Getting the Indigenous side of the story: John A. McDonald versus the Sannich and Songhees First Nations

Racelle Kooy I Making Peace with Politics

RavenSPEAK: Amplified 2018
June 14, 2018


​RavenSPEAK: Amplified launched  the RavenSPEAK program on June 14, 2018. 

We were welcomed to the territory by Amanda Nahanee followed by talks from 7 Indigenous change-makers (Charlene SanJenko, Wawmeesh Hamilton, Karen Joseph, Marissa Nahanee, Harvey McLeod, Candace Campo and Carol Anne Hilton) and closed in a good way by Alec Dan. 

The evening was beautifully held and hosted by Racelle Laloya Kooy.

“Thank you, Raven Institute for coordinating RavenSPEAK Amplified. It was a tremendous honour to be a part of this amazing event. We are in a critical time of surfacing our stories and strengthening our voices. We need big stages and mic’s to reach modern audiences and show the world that we are still here. It is our right to share our truths and experiences, and be our best self. Thank you for celebrating these phenomenal leaders and giving them the platform, they deserve.”
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Amanda Nahanee
"As someone who has dedicated my life to building a powerful platform for women to Find Their Voice and Take Their Lead, I cannot fully express my gratitude to you for inviting me to speak at the inaugural RavenSPEAK event.
The evening held me. I felt accepted, heard, and respected for Who I Am and Why I'm Here. Thank you.
Your mission through RavenSPEAK is to AMPLIFY the voice of Indigenous Peoples, and I raise my hands to you in this important work. Now is the time. You are the leader of this important work. It has begun. It is a living, breathing, and wise body of work waiting to be explored....
READY... TO RISE."

Charlene SanJenko, Founder & CEO PowHERhouse
“The process of #Reconciliation requires us to take time to #SpeakTruth #CreateAwareness & #RebuildRelationships so our shared future is based on respect and equity. #RavenSPEAK provides a platform for this work & participation by non-Indigenous people is crucial #AMPLIFIED”

Laurie Sterritt | Producer, Indigenous Women’s Leadership Summit
"The impact of RavenSPEAK: Amplified is the potential to access wide audiences - inspiring both Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders to pause, reflect on the personal leadership calling and then to get more compelled to be action oriented over time. I enjoy the opportunities that connect me with Indigenous worldviews. It helps me identify the contrasts and the commonalities. It helps me to become a stronger bridge builder with more understanding, every single time.
The variety of leadership storytelling was well curated; the execution of the event was top notch!"

Rebecca Clapperton
“RavenSPEAK!! Bringing two worlds together through dialogue.
Powerful. Inspiring. Uplifting.
Talk. Listen. Repeat.”
Inez Cook | Owner Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro
"Many thanks to you, Teara and Kiana, your team for this event to bring forward new ideas and thoughts for our world to hear and see. We have lots to learn and lots to share that brings light into the world. You allow the candles to shine and this will soon rise into brightness we so need in all of our journeys.
Wai Lim’Limpt - thank you."

With Respect, Chief Harvey McLeod
"This was a valuable evening spent listening to a wide range of speakers, with something for everyone. A bonus was the opportunity to connect directly with speakers and attendees prior to the session and during the reception.
Congratulations on a great event!"

Katherine Jones | Human Resources Director Aramark Canada West
"RavenSPEAK: Amplified was an extraordinary evening. The speakers provided me with new perspectives, thoughts and ideas. I couldn't wait to hear each and every speaker and what they had to share with us. It was inclusive and I felt like I belonged. The Indigenous voice needs to be heard in this country and it's happening. Bravo!"

Vicki George