Healing Together In Halton: Grandmother’s Voice Conference Illuminates Truth and Reconciliation – The Spec
Nov. 20, 2024
The Grandmother’s Voice conference, Truth with Reconciliation: A Healing Framework, recently united Indigenous elders, service providers, healthcare practitioners, educators, and more from across Ontario in Halton, often referred to as “the heart of Ontario.” This transformative two-day event emphasized the power of storytelling, lived experiences, cultural education, and healing practices while advocating for an Indigenous-owned space dedicated to healing and learning.
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington Local-News.ca
The Grandmother’s Voice conference, Truth with Reconciliation: A Healing Framework, recently united Indigenous elders, service providers, healthcare practitioners, educators, and more from across Ontario in Halton, often referred to as “the heart of Ontario.” This transformative two-day event emphasized the power of storytelling, lived experiences, cultural education, and healing practices while advocating for an Indigenous-owned space dedicated to healing and learning.
The conference featured keynote speakers Zoongwebines (Dennis Windego), Waabishki Mazinazoot Michtaatim (Allen Sutherland), Faith Hale, and Samantha Doxtator. Each brought profound teachings rooted in Indigenous traditions, sharing stories and cultural perspectives that resonated deeply with attendees.
