Presented by UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service: Lighting the Fire Within Gathering

Monday, March 24th and Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

8:30am to 4:30pm

Sheraton Toronto Centre Hotel

123 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON

This two-day gathering highlights the work of the Lighting the Fire Within initiative and brings together staff from UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service, leading cultural, mental health, and trauma informed experts to share learnings and best practices.

FEATURING SESSIONS BY

• UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service Staff
• LTFW Evaluation Team
• Jonathan Rudin, Legal Director, Aboriginal Legal Services
• Ernie Louttit, Retired Officer/Author
• Lauren Bernardi, Managing Partner, Bernardi Human Resources Law

• Dr. Phil Semple & David Mitchell, TNT Justice Consultants
• Dr. Nadia Aleem, Trillium Health Partners
• Joe Smarro, CEO SolutionPoint+
• Dr. Lori Haskell, Psychologist, Trauma Informed Expert
• Dr. Sarah Macdonald, Psychologist, Trauma Informed Forensic Interviewer

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