​"SP’s story of resilience and hope is both informative and inspiring.  My students learned not only about the ripple effect of residential schools, intergenerational trauma, and the human impact of the Sixties Scoop; but also about the resilience of the human spirit, writing as medicine and the importance of individual action as we rebuild our communities and institutions. Sean also brings the voice of the Drum and medicine of song to his classroom workshops, leaving the students with a sense of connection, and empowered to move forward in a spirit of reconciliation." - Lisa Hodgkinson, Indigenous Studies Lead Teacher, RCSS
    S.P. Joseph Lyons is a sought-after speaker in the education and foster care sectors. He has shared his journey as a foster care 60's Scoop adoptee, intergenerational survivor of the residential school system, and the long, hard journey to find his roots. 

    Having spoken to high schools, colleges, Children's Aid Societies, and on CAS PRIDE panels, he is able to share the struggles that exist for many Indigenous people, while trying to navigate life with deep wounds of intergenerational trauma, and the triumphs and successes he's had, despite the hardships he's endured.

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​"I was honored to hear S.P Lyons share his story with our team. He was authentic and honest about his experience within the system. This gave us the opportunity to hear some of the long term impacts that child welfare can have. His resilience inspired the team to take action and to rethink the current structure of the child welfare system. We need to engage the voices of Indigenous youth, families, and communities and reflect on finding ways to transform the system in place. It was a pleasure to hear him read from his book "Little Bear in Foster Care". I hope that we get the opportunity to share this book with all children and youth who are involved with child welfare, so they don’t feel so alone! I look forward to reading his next book in the series." - Aaliyah Ilupeju, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Lead - Huron Perth Children's Aid Society
“S.P Joseph Lyons is a powerful and dynamic speaker, and had a profound impact on his audience at York Region Children’s Aid Society.  By sharing his lived experiences through various systems, including the child welfare system, he was able to take the audience through his story of trauma, but also triumph, while evoking need for change in his audience and system.  He encourages his audience to increase their awareness, and educate themselves to disrupt and create change."  -  York Region Children’s Aid Society