Presentations
&
Speaking Engagements
Featured Presentations
Bridging Worldviews: A Comparative Dialogue of Western and Indigenous Trauma- Informed Practices
Bay Path University’s Annual ABA Conference – Trauma-Informed Practice in ABA
Online, April 11, 2025
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This presentation explores the shared goals of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) in both Western and Indigenous frameworks, highlighting their similarities and differences.
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Western TIC is rooted in neuroscience and evidence-based strategies, while Indigenous approaches emphasize holistic, relational, and community-based
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Discussion will focus on how these perspectives can inform and strengthen each other, fostering more culturally responsive and effective care.
Making Space to Decolonize and Indigenize the Field of ABA
University of Southern California Online, March 2025
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This session examines how practitioners can take active steps toward decolonizing their professional practice and themselves.
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Through a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, the presentation compares Western and
Indigenous worldviews in ABA and offers strategies to integrate Indigenous knowledge into behavioral practice.
Research as Ceremony: Considering Indigenous Research Methodology
University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC
November 2022, 2023, 2024
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A discussion on Indigenous research methodologies and their emphasis on relational accountability, reciprocity, and community engagement.
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This presentation critiques colonial research paradigms and promotes decolonized academic and clinical approaches that honor Indigenous perspectives.
Supporting Indigenous Clients and Families Through a Cultural Lens
Geneva Autism Conference
In-Person, Toronto, ON
October 30, 2024
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This session explores culturally responsive approaches to supporting Indigenous clients and families within therapeutic settings.
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Key topics include cultural competence, building trust with Indigenous communities, incorporating traditional practices into therapy, and addressing
systemic barriers.
Decolonizing Your Clinical Practice: Bringing Heart & Healing into ABA
British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis 16th Annual Conference
Vancouver, BC
March 2, 2024
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This presentation examines the historical and theoretical foundations of ABA and
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It offers practical strategies for integrating Indigenous perspectives into clinical practice and fostering more culturally attuned therapeutic relationships.
Your Reconciliation Journey: Supporting Indigenous Families Through the Lens of
Medicine Wheel Teaching
British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis Fall Event Online
November 23, 2022
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An interactive webinar guiding participants through reconciliation using the Medicine Wheel as a framework.
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This session includes experiential learning exercises designed to deepen understanding of culturally responsive, holistic support for Indigenous families.
Indigenous Supports and Reconciliation within the Field of ABA
George Brown College
June 2022
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This presentation explored the importance of reconciliation and culturally responsive practices within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It highlighted the
need for integrating Indigenous perspectives, addressing systemic barriers, and fostering respectful collaboration with Indigenous communities. Practical
strategies were shared to support Indigenous clients and families in a way that honors their cultural knowledge, traditions, and ways of being.
Your Reconciliation Journey: Considerations for Autism Service Providers
Autism Support Network of British Columbia
Online
May 2022
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A workshop providing practical guidance for Autism service providers on integrating Indigenous perspectives into their practice.
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Topics include reconciliation in Autism services, building trust with Indigenous families, cultural competence, and actionable steps for incorporating Indigenous
knowledge.
Your Reconciliation Journey: Supporting Indigenous Families Through the Lens of Medicine Wheel Teaching
Raven Winged Consulting
Online
2022
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A webinar focused on using the Medicine Wheel as a reconciliation framework to support Indigenous families in Autism and mental health services.
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Participants engage in learning exercises to explore culturally responsive and
holistic care approaches.
ACT for Interns and New BCBAs
British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis 13th Annual Conference
Online
April 2021
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This panel discussion will focus on how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can support students through academic challenges, supervision, exam completion, and early career stages in ABA.
Collaborative and Culturally Relevant Support for Indigenous Children and Families
British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis 12th Annual Conference
Vancouver, BC
March 2020
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A panel discussion on fostering respectful collaboration between service
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Key topics include strengthening relationships, understanding Indigenous perspectives on Autism services, and integrating traditional knowledge into
behavioral interventions.
Workshops for Private Organizations
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Indigenizing Basic Behavioural Concepts & RBT Training for Paraprofessionals
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CEU Webinar Series on Culturally Relevant Supports in ABA
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Private CEU Trainings on Support for Indigenous Children and Families for ABA Professionals
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Neurodiversity Training from an Indigenous Lens
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Training for Jordan’s Principle Administrators on Behavioural Principles & Practices from an Indigenous Perspective
Speaking Expertise
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Indigenous Behaviour Consultation & Decolonial Facilitation.
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Neurodivergent Mental Health Behavioral Support from an Indigenous Lens.
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Two-Eyed Seeing in Practice.
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Trauma-Assumed Practices from a Cultural Perspective.
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Workshops on Decolonization & Indigenization.
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Indigenous Case Consultation & Coaching.
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LivingWorks-Trained SafeTALK and ASIST Facilitator for Indigenous Communities.
Notable Achievements
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Recognized for integrating Indigenous Ways of Knowing into therapeutic practices
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Served on the BC-ABA Board (2020-2022), contributing to the formation of the
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Provided behavior consultation across diverse settings, including First Nations
communities, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies, group homes, foster care, schools, and
clinical settings