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Indigenous Speaker, Consultant, Educator & Author

Eddy Robinson
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Toronto, Canada
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Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000
Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000
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Authors, Civil Rights, Culture, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Indigenous Heritage, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Social Activism, Social Justice, TED
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Eddy Robinson Biography

Eddy Robinson is an Anishinaabe/Muskegowuk Cree of the Missanabie Cree First Nation born and was raised in the city of Toronto. Like many Indigenous people in Canada, Robinson did not enjoy an easy childhood as an Anishinaabe youth in the big city. His father – a Residential School survivor – left the family when he was just three years old. Robinson subsequently endured years of abuse from an alcoholic parent. Only in his adult years was Robinson able to understand the legacy of his father’s experience at Chapleau Indian Residential School and Shingwauk Indian Residential School. Robinson has over 20 years of experience working with Indigenous communities, social servicing agencies and various levels of government organizations. He strongly believes that achieving a mutually respectful relationship with Indigenous communities is through creating culturally safe environments together in partnership with corporations, government, non-profits, educational and charitable organizations.

Eventually ending up in the care of his grandparents, Robinson found himself caught in the same cycle of violence and addiction that dominated his childhood. He credits a Catholic priest at the Native Peoples Parish located in Toronto for first encouraging him to seek out his roots. He pointed Robinson to a traditional Anishinaabe Vision Quest/Fasting held at “Dreamers Rock” located on Manitoulin Island, ON; that would imminently begin his journey towards understanding his Indigenous identity and helping him leave behind the family legacy of abuse and violence.

The power of the Dewegun (Drum) brought Robinson to the doorway of ceremony and other aspects of his Indigenous Way of Knowing. It was during the early years that he was first exposed called him to a heritage that he now credits with saving his life and setting him on a good path in life.

Over the past 25 years of working on the frontline of social services and advocating for Indigenous communities locally, provincially and nationally Robinson has evolved into a noted Anishinaabe artist, musician, educator, facilitator, trainer and public speaker. He’s involved with numerous local district school boards, colleges, universities, corporate institutions and several Indigenous/Aboriginal organizations.

With the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada putting forth 94 recommendations for residential school healing, Robinson engages the TRC through a personal narrative. He discusses growing up as an urban Indigenous person and his professional experience with Indigenous organizations on local, provincial and national levels.

Robinson emphasizes the utter importance of engaging Indigenous people in a respectful and reciprocal way. Reconciliation for Robinson is not only a personal journey of forgiveness of self and others in support of past generations but is very much about being mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually part of this legacy of resurgence.

Robinson encourages non-Indigenous people to seek out a deeper understanding of what it means to be Anishinaabe, Indigenous, First Nations, Métis and Inuit before stepping on the path of reconciliation. A member of the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business Robinson established his First Nations owned and operated business Morningstar River in 2007 to address the societal need for Indigenous education and displays of authentic culture.

His employment experiences, educational background and First Nation ancestry provides him with a strong multi-faceted skill set and working knowledge of Indigenous history, culture and best practices.

Throughout the years, Robinson has delivered over 1000 sessions of keynote addresses, public talks, Indigenous cultural awareness/competency training, group work and facilitation to thousands of professional and schooled aged learners. He has also traveled internationally speaking about Truth and Reconciliation, the impacts of Indian Residential/Boarding Schools, intergenerational trauma, Indigenous identity, Indigenous ways of knowing, holistic technology, Anti-Indigenous racism, stereotypes and misconceptions, inclusion and diversity, ally-ship, as well as sharing his own story of adversity.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/11/2024.

Eddy Robinson Speaking Topics

  • Diversity & Inclusiveness

    Eddy looks at the methodology of being inclusive of ethno-communities and diversity within the educational systems through Indigenous best practices. Multi-culturalism – although well intended –has been a vehicle that has stifled and silenced many voices. The inclusiveness of the global diaspora and nationhood is crucial to the growth of a nation.

  • Truth and Reconciliation in Education: Moving Forward Together

    Global citizens have been left out of the conversation of the Indigenous narrative. Truth and Reconciliation is a vehicle that can bring us together. This conversation is important for educators who are on the front line in cultivating the relationship between the next generation of Indigenous & non-Indigenous peoples. Core to this is inclusion and asking the question: How can we strengthen the educational framework for Indigenous learners?

    As a survivor of the education system, Eddy provides personal accounts of his Indigenous experience growing up in city schools. With a Master’s in Education, he is keenly aware of how the educational system works. Eddy empowers educators, leaders and administrators to be introspective within their educational practice in order to identify how colonialism is perpetuated. Audiences will be equipped to create space for the Indigenous conversation physically, mentally, emotionally and digitally.

    Key Takeaways:

    • How to incorporate Indigenous insights into strategy and change.

    • The ‘5-L’ framework for creating space for Indigenous conversation.

    • A structure for educators to approach Indigenous knowledge.

  • Urban Indigenous Ways of Knowing

    Eddy approaches the topic of Indigenous Ways of Knowing through an urban lens grounded in the Indigenous methodology of locating one self. He also looks at how we can engage Indigenous ways of knowing through modern technology. When Anishinaabe (Ojibway) people locate themselves in the Anishinaabe language they are essentially locating their spirit to the universe and creation. When in the city and we locate ourselves as Indigenous people with Indigenous methodologies we are re-Indigenizing urban spaces. Eddy creates access points for the audience to engage in the conversation.

  • Rewriting Your Story

    In this presentation, Eddy shares his personal narrative. He discusses the struggles he faced with his First Nations (Indigenous) identity and the allies who created safe spaces for him throughout his life. Growing up facing struggles of poverty and marginalization, Eddy ended up being on the front line at shelters within the city before making the decision to rewrite his story. He overcame a learning barrier, took on a self-education through books, before eventually obtaining his masters in education and finding himself on the frontline of the academic realm.

  • Indigenous Cultural Awareness

    This workshop will discuss Indigenous methodologies and how it translates to life today for students, professionals and individuals. This workshop will allow participants to safely ask the question of how we can as a society engage Indigenous Ways of Knowing (culture) within professional and educational environments? There will also be ample opportunity to discuss the current Indigenous presence within society and the distinct differences between; identity (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), culture, language, location and populations.

Eddy Robinson Videos

  • What non-Indigenous Canadians need to know
    What non-Indigenous Canadians need to know
    Eddy Robinson is an educator on Indigenous issues. In this web series called "First Things First," Robinson explains why asking "How Can I Help?" is...
  • An Indigenous Journey to Leadership | Eddy Robinson
    An Indigenous Journey to Leadership | Eddy Robinson
    When we consider the Indigenous narrative of Canada most people tend to think Indigenous people are a people of the past. As an urban Indigenous...
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Eddy Robinson Books

  • Mukwa and The Suitcase
    Mukwa and The Suitcase

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Eddy Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusiveness, Truth and Reconciliation in Education: Moving Forward Together, Urban Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Rewriting Your Story and Indigenous Cultural Awareness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Eddy Robinson for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Eddy Robinson generally travels from TorontoCanada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gyasi Ross, Billy Mills, Winona LaDuke, D.J. Vanas and Tantoo Cardinal. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Eddy Robinson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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