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Breaking silences, one story at a time.

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Speaking

I give customized and engaging talks to help your organization explore identity, diversity and inclusion, and self-expression. Through storytelling, spoken word and facilitation, I invite audiences to see and embrace their multi-layered stories.

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Conference Storytelling

I weave together key conference themes and write a summative spoken word piece that is performed at your conference finale. This is a powerful way to unite participants in a common vision and end with a strong call to action.

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Workshops

I offer writing and spoken word workshops exploring diversity, self-expression and telling your personal story. I hold challenging conversations with care, and provide helpful tools to empower you to find your voice through storytelling.

 

Latest Talks and Interviews

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“It’s rare that a speaker can connect with audiences on multiple levels, but Jenna did exactly that. She will not disappoint.”
— David Leonard, The Walrus Foundation
“Passionate. Engaging. Inspired. This is how I’d describe Jenna’s contributions to the inaugural CKX Summit. ”
— Lee Rose, Community Knowledge Exchange (CKX)
“Jenna’s ability to cultivate environments where people can access their own story, in their many dimensions, is a powerful tool in the journey of reconciliation with self and others.”
— Wendy Gritter, Generous Space Ministries
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I want to help you tell your conference story.

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Hi friends! I'm featuring at Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) next Tues. June 26 with Rajinderpal Pal and I'd love to see you there. You can sign up for the open mic at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm at Church of St. Stephen in-the-Fields, which is a stunning venue. Hope you can make it! . Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/383784702106836/ . Photo cred: @jamesparkphoto
I stumbled on Han Kang’s, The White Book, a few weeks ago at @librairiedrawnandquarterly in Montreal. The title grabbed my attention and I was immediately drawn in after reading a few pages. . It was a stunning and poetic read on grief, rebirth and resiliency. Her metaphors, images and craft of words left me breathless (and sometimes gutted) in her exploration of things that are white. I’d highly recommend this book. . What’s the last thing you read that captivated you?
I was interviewed on @cbc today to share my thoughts on the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on Trinity Western University's proposed law school. The court said TWU's covenant — which calls people to abstain from sexual intimacy outside of heterosexual marriage — would cause significant harm and discourage queer and trans students from attending its proposed law school. . Today is a big day for LGBTQ+ rights, especially for queer and trans Christians. This conversation is more than simply LGBTQ+ rights versus religious freedoms. There are many of us who stand at this intersection, wanting a place to belong and to be heard as our whole selves. . It's exciting to be a voice in this conversation and to offer a nuanced perspective as a queer Christian. Our voices are rarely heard in mainstream media. . Click on the link in my bio for the interview!
Did you know that @girlguidesofcanada sold 6.5 million boxes of cookies last year? I learned that and more as the conference storyteller and co-MC at their first Girls’ Open Forum in Montreal this past weekend. It’s exciting to see spaces where young people can speak up, be heard and make changes in their communities!