Award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author delivering keynotes that weave truth, lived experience, and cultural knowledge.

Upcoming Events

May 5. Kamloops, BC.  Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. Red Dress Day. Morning Keynote Speaker.

May 5. Virtual. Private Event. Afternoon Keynote Speaker.

May 22. Vancouver. Annual DTES Writers Festival.Guest Speaker.

Oct 9.  Haliburton, ON. Canadian Student Leadership Association. Keynote.

Oct 21. Vancouver, BC. BC Society of Transition Houses. Keynote.

Jan 28, 2027. Prince George. Positive Living North: No Kheyoh t’sih’en t’sehena Society. Keynote.

UNBROKEN: INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

Unbroken is an extraordinary work of memoir and investigative journalism focusing on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, written by an award-winning Gitxsan journalist who survived life on the streets against all odds. Buy now online.

Praise for Unbroken

A fierce, necessary, deeply moving book. Sterritt uses her difficult personal journey to frame the terrible history of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. Haunting and illuminating.— Eden Robinson, author of Son of a Trickster

A remarkable life story. . . Angela Sterritt is a formidable storyteller and a passionate advocate.—Cherie Dimaline, author of The Marrow Thieves

With facts and humanity, Angela Sterritt effortlessly draws us into this emotional and important read. A courageous Indigenous voice who uses her personal journey to educate all of us about critical and urgent issues we must address.— Jody Wilson-Raybould

Keynote Speaking

Award-winning Journalist • Author • Host • Storyteller • Advocate

Powerful. Unflinching. Transformative.

“Story has power — not just to educate, but to awaken, to unsettle, and to move people into action.”

Angela Sterritt’s keynotes move beyond words — they ignite conversations that matter. Drawing from her work as an acclaimed journalist and her lived experience as a proud Indigenous woman, Angela delivers talks that weave together investigative depth, personal storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to truth.

Whether she addresses leadership, equity, reconciliation, or resilience, Angela brings a voice that challenges, inspires, and stays with audiences long after the event concludes.

Signature Keynote Topics

  • The Power of Story: Sterritt speaks about her rise from the ashes as a street kid, using her pen as a counsellor, then as a flashlight, then as an agent of change. She speaks about how stories can impact the way we view and treat Indigenous people and how speaking up, even when we feel small, can have immeasurable impacts. This is a deeply moving personal story that weaves in the stories of other Indigenous women and girls and leaves the audience feeling courageous, compassionate, and curious–but more so, hopeful and powerful.
  • MMIWG2S+: Naming the Crisis, Reclaiming the Future: Drawing upon years of investigative journalism and lived experience, this keynote explores the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people—while also centering the strength, leadership, and love within Indigenous communities. Moving beyond awareness, it calls for accountability from institutions and individuals alike while highlighting how people are already creating change: speaking up, restoring balance, and building safer communities. This is a talk about truth—but also about possibility, responsibility, and the collective work of shaping a different future.
  • Breaking the Cycle: Rethinking Masculinity, Power, and Responsibility: At a time when we are seeing more clearly how power is abused, protected, and normalized, this keynote asks deeper questions about where these behaviours come from—and how they can change. Drawing from research and stories that inform Sterritt’s second book, Breakable, this talk centers on the men who are already doing the work: returning to responsibility, reconnecting to care, and showing up differently for their families and communities. She looks at what becomes possible when cycles are interrupted, when men are supported to heal, take accountability, and lead in ways that create safety.
  • We Are the Medicine: Indigenous Knowledge, Law, and the Path Forward: Grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems and ancestral teachings, this keynote is about remembering who we are and where we come from. It centers Indigenous law, practices, and ways of being—not as something in the past, but as living guidance for how we care for one another, take responsibility, and create safety in our communities. Rather than looking outward for solutions, this talk reminds us that the answers have always been here—in our relationships, in the land, and in the teachings we carry.
  • Beyond Allyship: Responsibility, Action, and the Work No One Can Do for You: A direct and honest conversation about the limits of allyship. This talk pushes audiences—especially settlers—to move from asking “what can I do?” to taking responsibility for their own learning, action, and impact.
  • Truth and Transformation: How truth-telling challenges silence, shifts narratives, and exposes the systems that depend on people staying quiet. Drawing from investigative journalism and lived experience, this keynote explores how stories can move people—and institutions—toward change.
  • Resilience in the Face of Adversity — Stories of courage from Indigenous communities and beyond
  • Breaking Barriers — Leadership and representation in journalism, literature, and public life
  • Beyond the Headlines — Media, truth-telling, and the fight against stereotypes

Why Book Angela Sterritt?

  • Award-winning perspective — Longtime CBC journalist and author of the nationally celebrated book Unbroken.
  • Engaging storytelling — Blends personal narrative with investigative insight.
  • Customizable keynotes — Tailored for conferences, corporate events, community gatherings, and academic institutions.

What Audiences Say

“Phenomenal Keynote….…it gave me chills and will have everlasting impact…!”

“Incredibly moving keynote!”

“Angela was excellent. She was thought-provoking and at times funny which helped the audience connect with her. We were very impressed by how she managed to keep the crowd engaged even at the end of a 3 day conference.“

“Wow!  Angela was just super powerful. “

📩 Book Angela for Your Event
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