Charmaine Parenteau (she/her) is a proud Metis woman, raised in Treaty 6 Saskatchewan. With a background in Criminology and certifications in Corporate Negotiation, Mediation, and Trauma Prevention, Charmaine’s career has spanned over 20 years in law enforcement. She started with the Blood Tribe Police Service on the Kainai First Nation and later joined the RCMP. Currently a Sergeant based in Ottawa, Charmaine is a member of the RCMP’s National Crisis Negotiation Team and Family Liaison Group, which assists in international hostage negotiations. Beyond her policing career, Charmaine is a certified yoga teacher, blending Indigenous wisdom and practices into her teachings to support healing and mindfulness.  

Day 2 – Tuesday, March 18

The Power of Storytelling in Decolonizing Justice & Healing: Indigenous Women’s Perspectives
With Myrna McCallum, Angela Sterritt, Jamie-Lee Tuuta, Amanda Morgan
Panel Discussion
9:00 am - 10:30 am

From Moral Injury to Community & Spiritual Growth
With Cpl. Jennifer Demers
Workshop
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Day 3 – Wednesday, March 19

Responding to Justice as Trauma in the Community and Courtroom
With Cpl. Jennifer Demers, Jordan Assaraf, Aonghus McCarthy & Rebecca Senior
Panel Discussion
10:45 am – 12:00 pm