November 12, 2025
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON — Speaker and community advocate Stephanie Stevens of Garden River First Nation delivered a keynote address at the 11th Annual Anishinabek Nation Health Conference on October 21 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Stevens’s keynote focused on achieving balance, fostering healing, and cultivating self-awareness. Drawing on personal experiences and ancestral teachings, Stevens encouraged attendees to reflect on their own journeys toward wellness and growth.
“We’re here to learn, not just from books or classes, but from our experiences, our relationships, and our ancestors,” Stevens said. “Every mistake, every wrong turn, has taught me something valuable.”