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Because understanding is key to action and allyship. S.P. Joseph Lyons offers presentations and training for individual or organizational development. He offers expertise in various cultural and professional backgrounds to assist learners in understanding how to center reconciliation practices. Speaking events are customized to organizational needs. |
S.P. Joseph Lyons educates post-secondary, secondary, and primary students.
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"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.
"Joseph Lyons was incredible! His story was captivating, his knowledge was immense, and his ability to connect was inspirational. My students were glued to the screen hanging on to every word he said. Afterwards, I was surprised by the questions my students were asking. The questions were personal and made them vulnerable. It really showed how much they connected to him. It was a 10/10 for me. I hope he returns! "- Megan Lunn, Grade 6/7 Teacher.
"Joseph Lyons was incredible! His story was captivating, his knowledge was immense, and his ability to connect was inspirational. My students were glued to the screen hanging on to every word he said. Afterwards, I was surprised by the questions my students were asking. The questions were personal and made them vulnerable. It really showed how much they connected to him. It was a 10/10 for me. I hope he returns! "- Megan Lunn, Grade 6/7 Teacher.
S.P. Joseph Lyons educates the child welfare and foster care sector.
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“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
S.P. Joseph Lyons offers community presentations in collaboration with local partners.
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"Your presentation was really wonderful. I appreciate your sharing, and your encouragement to ask questions, and be ok with not knowing. You have a special way of connecting with community and gently teaching us what will benefit us." - Trish MacGregor
Education topics include:
Truth & Reconciliation
Indigenous vs. Colonial Worldview
Indigenous History (Rights, Laws, Relations) – Pre-Contact vs. Post-Contact
Impact of Legislation – Royal Proclamation, Indian Act, Constitution
Colonization and Assimilation
Intergenerational Trauma
Child Welfare History – Residential schools, 60s Scoop, Millennium Scoop
Human Rights Legislation – UNDRIP, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, OHRC
Calls to Action/Justice – Truth and Reconciliation Commission, National Inquiry into MMIWG
TRC and Education
TRC and Child Welfare
Child Welfare Legislation – CYFSA, C-92
Jordan’s Principle
Allyship and Advocacy
Circle work
Indigenous vs. Colonial Worldview
Indigenous History (Rights, Laws, Relations) – Pre-Contact vs. Post-Contact
Impact of Legislation – Royal Proclamation, Indian Act, Constitution
Colonization and Assimilation
Intergenerational Trauma
Child Welfare History – Residential schools, 60s Scoop, Millennium Scoop
Human Rights Legislation – UNDRIP, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, OHRC
Calls to Action/Justice – Truth and Reconciliation Commission, National Inquiry into MMIWG
TRC and Education
TRC and Child Welfare
Child Welfare Legislation – CYFSA, C-92
Jordan’s Principle
Allyship and Advocacy
Circle work
