Indigenous peoples make up for more than 5000 distinct tribes.
Of more than 130 clinically useful major prescriptive drugs that are derived from plants over 70% came to the attention of pharmaceutical companies because of Indigenous peoples use in traditional forms of medicine.
Jorgina Sunn Singer + Songwriter + Motivational Speaker
"From the Streets to the Stars"
Jorgina Sunn has won the hearts of many through her authentic story of rising from the bottom and finding light in the darkness. Having lived a hard life on the streets with drugs and gangs to becoming an Aboriginal Order of Canada recipient and a Canada's Everyday Political Citizen Award runner up, Jorgina Sunn knows this road less travelled.
Recognized by peers and community members as a determined, strong role model, Jorgina is a leader in what she does as a musician, work-shop facilitator, and public speaker. Originally from the Paul Band First Nation in Alberta, she lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan today.
Music is one of Jorgina’s greatest loves, and has become a big part of her journey to recovery and success. Playing in various events and musical festivals Jorgina began achieving some top prizes including Maple Creek Music Festival. In 2012, Jorgina was featured on a local television show and shortly after, recorded a demo CD that launched her into the music business. Since 2013, Jorgina has worked with multi-platinum artist, three-time Juno nominee, and producer Earl Pereira. They create music that conveys her struggle of pain to embracing joy and a path of healing. Jorgina has recently released her first single and video ‘Freedom’.
Jorgina willingly speaks about sensitive topics like abuse, human trafficking, shame and fear-based thinking as well as living in domestic violence. She openly shares about the experiences of having served time in prison and what life of an addiction can mean. Jorgina shares what it took to transform from “survival” to actual living as a healthy human being.
Today, you will find Jorgina sharing her music and journey of hope in schools and universities, local treatment centers for drug and alcohol dependencies, as well as faith-based groups and churches. She is an active community member, working with STR8UP, a non-profit organization which helps people reconsider the gang life and lead a healthier way of living through culture and storytelling.
“Keep reaching out for help. When you do, you find you had your own answers all along……Believe in Who You Are.”
- Jorgina
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Finding Jorgina Sunn
- My story and where I’ve been
- The struggle, the paradigm shift, transformation
- What I do today
Say NO to Shame and FAREWELL to Fear
- The story: A wanna-be Princess
- What in the world is shame? Why am I afraid?
- I am in charge today
Breaking Out
- The realities of prison, feeling oppressed
- My prison of thoughts
- True Freedom
- Q & A
Poetry is the Backbone of Life
- Ice breaker (varies with size and age)
- “Why I choose love”
- Find your voice in words (exercise)
- Sharing and feedback
Why me? (Domestic Violence)
- My story of relationships
- What happened to me
- Admitting and healing
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CD Album
Freedom - Single
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Clients
- Thunderchild First Nations - “Moving Forward Youth Conference”
- Elizabeth Fry Societies – “AGM & Fundraising of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies”
- Sturgeon Lake Child & Family Services - “Caregivers Conference 2016”
- “An Evening with Piper Kerman, Orange is the New Black”
- United Way of Canada – “Women Leading the Way Luncheon 2016”
- Fort Que’Apelle, SK - “End Violence Event”
- Mayfair United Church, Saskatoon, SK - “An Afternoon with Jorgina Sunn”
- George Gordon First Nation - “Family Wellness Center presents: An Evening with Jorgina Sunn”
- St. Andrew's Church, Saskatoon, SK – “Winter Refresher Performance Night”
- University of Saskatchewan - “First Peoples, First Person: Launch and Gathering”
- Saskatoon, SK - “Reconciliation: Ready, Set, Go: Lunch with Dr. Cindy Blackstock”
- Kanai High School, Stand Off First Nation - “Youth Conference”
- George Gordon First Nations - “National Addictions Awareness Week: Free and Fearless”
- Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations SIN - “Strength of Our Women Gala and Awards Show”
- Stony Plain, AB - “Headstrong Youth Conference: Mental Health awareness”
- Idle No more - 2nd Year Celebration
- Saskatoon Sexual Assault & Information Center – “Fashion Show & Fundraiser 2014”
- ST8UP - 10, 000 Little Steps to Healing (Ongoing)
- Saskatoon SK - “Worship Matters”
Speaker Categories:
Youth Champions Leadership and Mentorship Mental Health Motivation Womens Issues Actors Entertainers and CelebritiesRecognized by peers and community members as a determined, strong role model, Jorgina is a leader in what she does as a musician, work-shop facilitator, and public speaker. Originally from the Paul Band First Nation in Alberta, she lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan today.
Music is one of Jorgina’s greatest loves, and has become a big part of her journey to recovery and success. Playing in various events and musical festivals Jorgina began achieving some top prizes including Maple Creek Music Festival. In 2012, Jorgina was featured on a local television show and shortly after, recorded a demo CD that launched her into the music business. Since 2013, Jorgina has worked with multi-platinum artist, three-time Juno nominee, and producer Earl Pereira. They create music that conveys her struggle of pain to embracing joy and a path of healing. Jorgina has recently released her first single and video ‘Freedom’.
Jorgina willingly speaks about sensitive topics like abuse, human trafficking, shame and fear-based thinking as well as living in domestic violence. She openly shares about the experiences of having served time in prison and what life of an addiction can mean. Jorgina shares what it took to transform from “survival” to actual living as a healthy human being.
Today, you will find Jorgina sharing her music and journey of hope in schools and universities, local treatment centers for drug and alcohol dependencies, as well as faith-based groups and churches. She is an active community member, working with STR8UP, a non-profit organization which helps people reconsider the gang life and lead a healthier way of living through culture and storytelling.
“Keep reaching out for help. When you do, you find you had your own answers all along……Believe in Who You Are.”
- Jorgina
Speaker Summary
Location: Canada
Language: English
Website: Click Here
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