Motivational Speaker
Chrystal shares insights and intersectionalities of her lived experiences including generational survivorship of residential school. Since 2001, Chrystal has raised awareness by speaking from her lived experiences with being a youth at-risk, teen pregnancy/young parenting, reproductive justice, fleeing violence and overcoming homelessness.
Working in restorative justice and harm reduction since 2015, Chrystal is an engaging speaker offering public education and grassroots activism for a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
Working in restorative justice and harm reduction since 2015, Chrystal is an engaging speaker offering public education and grassroots activism for a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
CounsellingChrystal is an experienced counsellor and has been called on to support First Nations, Inuit and Metis people overcoming trauma.
Many of the transitions and challenges of life can lead someone to look for professional help and support. More recently Chrystal has provided mental health counselling for Indigenous youth in educational institutions, and adult community members attending resource extraction sites, residential/day school settlement events and community forums hosted by Health Canada. If you are looking to speak to counsellor who is experienced in navigating crisis, human trafficking, grief/loss, addictions, sexual assault, domestic violence, PTSD/C-PTSD, self harm, sex and reproductive health counselling. Harm Reduction PolicyBlackbird Medicines is committed to the principles of harm reduction as a means to support and protect the well-being of individuals and communities.
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with various human behaviors. It is grounded in justice and human rights, focusing on positive change and working with individuals without judgment, coercion, or discrimination. Blackbird Medicines' approach is rooted in compassion, respect, and a commitment to supporting individuals in making informed decisions about their health and well-being. |
EducationEach year, Blackbird Medicines focuses on facilitating new workshops for community healing. For 2024, Chrystal has focused on righting relations and social justice education.
Visit Kagagi Nitawitowin, the online learning platform which hosts self-directed courses created by Blackbird Medicines' founder Chrystal Toop. Please check back often to learn about new course release dates.
If you are First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Black, and/or a Person of the Global Majority, you may qualify for a FREE seat in our training. This is a limited time opportunity.
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