Stephanie is an actress on the award-winning Canadian television series Blackstone, and has been a casting agent for her own business, Shapeshifters Talent. She is also the lead singer and songwriter of The Stephanie Harpe Experience, and has opened for Dwight Yoakam, Blue Rodeo, Buck Cherry, Streetheart and many more big names.
She is also the daughter of a murdered Aboriginal woman, and has been advocating for murdered and missing Indigenous women, presenting at rallies and during the nation-wide commission inquiry. She has presented her difficult, but inspiring story to audiences across North America.
Along with the keynote speakers, the two-day conference will feature networking opportunities for community members, students and professionals from across the region. Topics of break-out sessions include art therapy, mental health boosts, and information on domestic abuse in the home and workplace.
Everyone welcome
The Lac La Biche conference falls under the Community Strong Empowering Together banner www.facebook.com/communitystrongempoweringtogether/ of the Lac La Biche Canadian Friendship Centre, Portage College and Lac La Biche County.
Tickets for the event are $30 for both days, and include a lunch. Ticket are available from the Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Center Priscilla@llb-cnfc.com or Lac La Biche County.