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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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I recently found an old box with my Gung Gung's name on it while cleaning out my childhood basement. I held the box in awe, running my fingers over the dirt and dust, and careful packaging still intact. . What would I find in there? What would it tell me about him? Was that even his handwriting? . As my partner and I carefully opened the box, we found the top clothed in old newspaper. We pulled the two sheets to find a piece history from April 1974 in the Jamaica Gleaner. . Underneath the newspaper was a pressure cooker. I showed my dad and he asked what year it was from. He told me they moved here from Jamaica in May that year, one month after. . As I returned to the box, I noticed the fragile stamp from Air Jamaica. I wondered why he shipped a pressure cooker from Jamaica. I wondered what food simmered in this pot. I wondered if this was the initial packaging or if he repackaged it after another move. . I've been told that he was an incredible cook — even better than Popo, which is hard to believe — and everyone was welcome in his home. I'm left with so many questions about a grandfather I don't remember, but I'm grateful for this discovery and little piece of him.
A huge win for the Raps and wild night with the fam! #wethenorth
It was an incredible and emotional night at the studio with these talented BIPOC writers and performers from Scarborough for So Fresh. I loved the power, heart and rowdiness they brought to the Danforth, and their stories felt like home for so many people there, including me. . Natasha, thank you for your thoughtful curation and bringing together such an amazing lineup. I look forward to seeing the ways you continue to uplift voices from Scarborough — including your own — and to cheer you on from the sidelines. #proud
That time I hung out with Joy Kogawa and took a mirror selfie! . I remember reading Joy’s poem, What Do I Remember of the Evacuation, when I was in high school and being deeply moved. It was the first time I heard about the Japanese internment in Canada during WWII and wanted to learn more about that dark and racist history. . I’m grateful for the opportunity to listen and learn from one of Canada’s best writers.