Be part of the movement to build innovative, trauma-informed responses to justice.
Learn hands-on skills for implementing trauma-informed practices in your workplace and communities and be inspired by expert speakers. Connect with like-minded professionals and share experiences, ideas, and resources. Come away with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of purpose.
Please email us for group discounts!
This event is for lawyers, judges, psychologists, restorative justice practitioners, physicians, regulators, administrators, leaders, officers, educators, support workers, human resource professionals - and anyone interested in trauma, healing, and true justice.
Speaker Lineup
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Nkem Ndefo
Founder of Lumos Transforms, creator of The Resilience Toolkit, and licensed Registered Nurse and Nurse Midwife.
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Robert Wright
Social worker, sociologist, and founding Executive Director of the Peoples’ Counselling Clinic and the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute.
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Dr. Caroline Bruce
Head of Programme for Trauma and Justice within the National Trauma Transformation Programme at NHS Education for Scotland.
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Resmaa Menakem
Author, therapist, licensed clinical worker specializing in racialized trauma, communal healing, and cultural first aid.
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Myrna McCallum
The Trauma-Informed Lawyer, Justice as Trauma conference creator, and author.
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Dr. Ivan Zinger
Correctional Investigator of Canada and Adjunct Professor with the Law Department at Carleton University.
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Amanda Morgan
Yorta Yorta woman, researcher and legal professional specializing in trauma-informed and First Nations led solutions.
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Angela Sterritt
Award-winning investigative journalist and national bestselling author of Unbroken: My Fight for Survival, Hope and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Dr. Benjamin Roebuck
Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime, and co-founder of the Victimology Research Centre at Algonquin College.
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Asha Frost
Indigenous Medicine Woman and founder of Sacred Membership, a global online medicine circle community.
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Carey Majid
Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission and founder of the Community Justice Connect program.
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Catherine Ann Kelly
Restorative justice practitioner, lived experience researcher, community builder, and Lead Facilitator with Community Justice Connect.
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Charmaine Parenteau
Metis woman, RCMP Sergeant, member of the National Crisis Negotiation Team and Family Liaison Group, and certified yoga teacher.
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Eleanor Danks
Lawyer, somatic psychotherapist, facilitator, and expert by lived experience in the area of intimate partner sexual violence and complex trauma.
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Heather Hart
Indigenous woman, social worker, and mental health therapist specializing in somatic based treatments including EMDR and MDMA therapy.
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Corporal Jennifer Demers
RCMP police officer, Canadian Armed Forces soldier & student in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
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Karen Campbell
Executive Director of the British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI).
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Leonie Smith
Certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, consultant, coach mediator, and nonviolent skill-building trainer.
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Maria Dussan
Queer, Latine writer, facilitator, and program development facilitator with Community Justice Connect.
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Dr. Nadia Ferrara
Ombudsperson at Indigenous Services Canada and the Privy Council Office.
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Parker Johnson
Group facilitator, mediator, intercultural educator, coach, and organizational change consultant.
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Jamie-Lee Tuuta
Specialist Family Law Barrister, and Counsel to Assist the Court for the Family, Māori Land and Coronial Courts.
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Jordan Assaraf
Associate lawyer at Gluckstein Lawyers and counsel for a number of plaintiffs in S. v. Ukraine International Airlines.
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Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk
Well-being Coordinator in the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, RTC, MTC.
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Rebecca Senior
Crown Lead for Ga naa na ga waa ba dang, the Kenora Justice Centre.
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Vanessa Peckford
Proud Blackfoot Indigenous person, spirit talker, and psychic medium.
Conference Details
March 17 - 19, 2025
Monday, March 17 ~ 8:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday March 18 ~ 8:00am - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, March 19 ~ 8:00am - 4:00pm
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Hosted in the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
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Buffet breakfast and lunch are included on all three days of the conference, as well as a formal dinner on Tuesday March 18th. We will try to accommodate most dietary restrictions. A menu will be sent to registered participants in advance so you may plan accordingly.
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Vancouver is known for its public transportation system. Buses come often and sky trains and the sea bus allows for a seamless commute to the convention centre. Plan your routes here.
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You may park at the convention centre with impark: Vancouver Convention Centre W - Lot #1940
Hourly: $10/hr (M-Th) or Daily: $30/day. Scan to Pay EZ Code: 11940
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We are pleased to share details about hotel accommodations for the Justice as Trauma 2025 Conference. To make your stay in Vancouver comfortable and convenient, we’ve secured room blocks at two excellent hotels:
1. Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Rate: $198/night
Booking Options:
Online: Click Here to Book
Email: vancouver.reservations@pinnaclehotels.ca
Block ID: 710909 (or mention “Justice as Trauma” to secure the group rate)
2. Fairmont Waterfront
Rate: $289/night
Booking Options:
Online: Click Here to Book
(Alternatively, you can call the hotel and reference Justice as Trauma Conference 2025 to secure the group rate.)
We encourage you to book early as availability within the room blocks is limited. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Discounts are available for NPO'‘s and groups, please contact us for details at JAT@myrnamccallum.co