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"Jenny is a engaging, wise, nurturing speaker who has come to my classes many times to speak with my Grade 11 World Religions classes. Her authentic perspectives allow students to deepen their understanding of key Indigenous beliefs and practices." 

 

Maria, Teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School

Jenny has had the honour of Being:

* Master of Ceremony (Holder of Space) for the 2025 MMIWG2S+ National Summit
*Master of Ceremony (Holder of Space) for the Remember Me Ceremony on Parliament Hill 2021 & 2022
*Speaker for Ministry of Citizenship & Multiculturalism,
*Speaker for Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
* Speaker for Strategic HR Branch of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
*Speaker for the Department of National Defense, National Day of Truth & Reconciliation Event
*Speaker for Royal Canadian Mint
2022 Crown Corporation Corporate Secretaries (CCCS) Forum
*Speaker for Royal Canadian Mint: DEI Week
*Speaker for Paediatric Project ECHO
*Speaker for the 2022 Mamawi Together Vimy Ridge Commemoration Gathering 
*Speaker for the 2022 Mamawi Together National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Gathering
*Speaker for the Crown of Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
*Speaker for Indigenous Services Canada
*Speaker for the Global Alliance of Ministeries and Infrastructures of Peace
*Speaker for 2023 The Peace Alliance's "International Day of Peace" Event 

And More...

Jenny  Sâwanohk –
Educator and Motivational Speaker.

Jenny is a passionate speaker, and is honored when invited to speak for organizations and at special events. For the past 15 years, she has had the honor of being a keynote speaker for larger events like the OARTY (Ontario Association of Residences Treating Youth) conference, or as a motivational speaker for more intimate settings such as MoMondays Ottawa.

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The key topics Jenny loves to address as an educator is holistic healing from an Indigenous and spiritual perspective, and the importance of reconnecting to the Land. She believes that we must develop a more respectful and compassionate way of relating to one another, and this planet. Her experience includes speaking in-person to all elementary grades, approximately 600 students, at St. Leonard's School to virtually connecting with smaller groups, such as Lester B Pearson High School's Indigenous Studies class. It is a profound joy for her to connect with the youth and our future leaders.


As an advocate for understanding Indigenous issues, Jenny offers a safe space to learn about the historical and present day issues impacting Indigenous people, the clinical implications this has had on our wellbeing as a collective, and offers tools on how to come together to reconcile our differences and forge a new way forward. As a Truth and Reconciliation Specialist, Jenny compassionately holds space for misunderstandings, teaches about the importance for cultural sensitivity and provides the understanding needed for moving forward in a good way - milo pimâtisîwin.

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Jenny loves the opportunity to connect with people in a way that inspires them to want to better understand their sacred life path, their Soul Purpose, and how to stoke their Inner Fire. She has been told she has a gentle and nurturing way of empowering others to heal and step up into their Calling. She is passionate about helping people to understand the disconnect that they are feeling from themselves, others, the Earth and ultimately, a Higher Power. 

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Jenny's keynotes "Sharing Medicine: Reconciling our Sacred Relationship with Each Other and the Land" and "Holding Space for Uncomfortable Conversations on Truth & Reconciliation" are in high demand!! 

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Jenny Sawanohk speaking at the Department of National Defense's Truth and Reconciliation Ceremony on September 27th, 2025.

To book a speaking engagement or to contract Jenny to provide a workshop for your organization, please email jenny@redstonesnakewoman.ca.

MoMondays Ottawa

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