2024 Keynote Speaker - Monique Gray Smith
Monique Gray Smith is an award-winning, best-selling author. Her books cover a broad spectrum of ages, topics and emotions. Woven into all of Monique’s writing, speaking engagements and online courses is the teaching that Love is Medicine. In March 2024, she released her 5th children’s picture book, "Circle of Love". Monique also recently adapted Robin Wall Kimmerer's, New York Times Bestselling book, "Braiding Sweetgrass", for a younger audience "Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults". Monique’s novel, Tilly and the Crazy Eights was longlisted for Canada Reads 2021.
Monique is trained as a Psychiatric Nurse and has worked in various capacities in community and as a consultant since 1990. Her focus has been weaving history, resilience and trauma informed training for educators, social workers, librarians and early childhood teams. She is an appointed member of the Board of Directors of Royal Roads University. In 2019 Monique received the City of Victoria Leadership Award for Reconciliation. Monique is Cree and Scottish and has been sober and involved in her healing journey for over 33 years. She is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.
Monique is trained as a Psychiatric Nurse and has worked in various capacities in community and as a consultant since 1990. Her focus has been weaving history, resilience and trauma informed training for educators, social workers, librarians and early childhood teams. She is an appointed member of the Board of Directors of Royal Roads University. In 2019 Monique received the City of Victoria Leadership Award for Reconciliation. Monique is Cree and Scottish and has been sober and involved in her healing journey for over 33 years. She is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.
Keynote Address - Leading with a Light Heart
In an inspirational keynote focusing on hope, possibilities and lighting a way forward, Monique will share her personal journey and how it was a stranger who said to her, "I look forward to reading your book one day" that changed her life. Throughout our time together, Monique will offer readings from her various books, including her most recent release, "Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults". She will share what it means to lead with a light heart, reminding us of the importance of bringing forth the gifts we've been blessed with and using them in a good way. Together, we will explore the integral role love and joy have in educating hearts, minds and spirits.
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Monique Gray Smith - Award-winning best selling author, speaker & consultant
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