A part of the Ancestral Voices series.
Discover our shared histories, our unique lived experiences, and the past, present, and future of own-voices storytelling in this conversation series conceptualized and hosted by Kim Wheatley and Maxine Gordon Palomino. In September, connect with series' founders Kim and Maxine to learn about Ancestral Voices, why it was founded, and where it's headed.
Register for this free program here to receive your free meeting link. This program is geared toward adults.
About Maxine Gordon Palomino
is an award-winning certified storyteller {emerging), lawyer (Ontario & Jamaica) and partner at Palomino Gordon Law Professional Corporation, and co-developer and host of Ancestral Voices. She has over ten years of experience as a public speaker and served on a community task force providing recommendations on the dismantling of anti-Black racism. Maxine is dedicated to championing own-voices storytelling, and to highlighting the interconnection of heritage and cultural stories to belonging and identity. Of Caribbean heritage, she has presented at international and national storytelling events, and to college students in the USA as part of their communication and diversity studies.
About Kim Wheatley
is an award-winning public speaker, event organizer, writer, ceremonial practitioner and Traditional Anishinaabe Grandmother, and the co-developer and host of Ancestral Voices. She has over 30 years of experience providing Anishinaabe Consultation services locally, nationally and internationally, and has worked with most major universities in southern Ontario, many colleges, public and private schools, government organizations, special interest groups, environmental groups, corporations, institutions and spiritual groups. Kim’s intention is to serve those she collaborates with to provide authentic voiced support, insights and truths.