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.

Early Bird Discount Ends December 31st!

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

  • Nkem Ndefo

    Founder of Lumos Transforms, creator of The Resilience Toolkit, and licensed Registered Nurse and Nurse Midwife.

  • Dr. Caroline Bruce

    Head of Programme for Trauma and Justice within the National Trauma Transformation Programme at NHS Education for Scotland.

  • 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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    Myrna McCallum

    The Trauma-Informed Lawyer. Justice as Trauma Conference Creator. Author.

  • Amanda Morgan

    Yorta Yorta woman, researcher and legal professional specializing in trauma-informed and First Nations led solutions.

  • Angela Sterritt

    Award-winning investigative journalist and national bestselling author of Unbroken: My Fight for Survival, Hope and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls.

  • Asha Frost

     Indigenous Medicine Woman and founder of Sacred Membership, a global online medicine circle community.

  • Carey Majid

    Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission and founder of the Community Justice Connect program.

  • Catherine Ann Kelly

    Restorative justice practitioner, lived experience researcher, community builder, and Lead Facilitator with Community Justice Connect.

  • Charmaine Parenteau

    Metis woman, RCMP Sergeant, member of the National Crisis Negotiation Team and Family Liaison Group, and certified yoga teacher.

  • Eleanor Danks

    Lawyer, somatic psychotherapist, facilitator, and expert by lived experience in the area of intimate partner sexual violence and complex trauma.

  • Heather Hart

    Indigenous woman, social worker, and mental health therapist specializing in somatic based treatments including EMDR and MDMA therapy.

  • Ivan Zinger

    Correctional Investigator of Canada and Adjunct Professor with the Law Department at Carleton University.

  • Corporal Jennifer Demers

    RCMP police officer, Canadian Armed Forces soldier & student in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

  • Leonie Smith

    Certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, consultant, coach mediator, and nonviolent skill-building trainer.

  • Maria Dussan

    Queer, Latine writer, facilitator, and program development facilitator with Community Justice Connect.

  • Parker Johnson

    Group facilitator, mediator, intercultural educator, coach, and organizational change consultant.

  • Vanessa Peckford

    Proud Blackfoot Indigenous person, Indian residential school survivor, 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) First Nations peoples.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • Pinnacle Hotel Harbour front: Approximately $250 a night, short walk to the convention centre 

    Fairmont Waterfront Hotel: Approximately $350 a night, across the street from the convention centre 

    Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel: Approximately $300 a night, a short walk to the convention centre 

  • Discounts are available for select groups, please contact us for details at ally@myrnamccallum.co

  • We believe in making this event accessible to those passionate about reimagining justice and fostering healing, regardless of financial barriers. We’re offering a limited number of full and partial sponsorships to support as many attendees as possible. If you feel connected to this work, we encourage you to apply soon. Apply here.

Limited Number of Scholarships

We believe in making this event accessible to those passionate about reimagining justice and fostering healing, regardless of financial barriers. We’re offering a limited number of full and partial sponsorships to support as many attendees as possible. If you feel connected to this work, we encourage you to apply soon.