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living life from the inside out



Pave Your Path
to Inner Peace


Empowering a New Relationship 
With Your Life! 
 

Empowering Indigenous Speaker
the wreckage and rise from domestic violence

MY STORY & Book Info

I am Mohawk / Ojibway, Turtle Clan from Six Nations Ontario

with roots in Alderville First Nation.

I grew up in the city culturally disconnected,

result of government assimilation policies. 

I've spent my life reconnecting to my birthright.

Understanding colonialism and historical trauma

caused me to be compassionate and forgiving ( to a fault )

when it came to my partners abusive behaviour.

Turning pain into purpose, today I lean into my beautiful-disaster

and share the wisdom I gained

about the human condition 

to help others get unstuck,

recognize their worth, 

and live the life their spirit seeks.

Shame to Shine book reviews by survivors of domestic violence....

The author supplied real advice with real situations, and it made the transitions to the next chapter relatable and understandable. I enjoyed the emotional ride throughout; it most definitely displays the struggle for DV on leaving and the constant battles one fights in their mind – however, it shows that with healing, days can become brighter and much lighter. The reference to counselling conversations was a nice addition. - Survivor 

 

Her stories are mine too, some of them identical. I realize that I am not alone in my experience; what I went through WAS real.Cher has a beautiful gift of choosing words to explain perfectly the complexity of feelings and insidiousness that transpires in an abusive relationship.  –  Survivor 

 

Reading your poems felt like I was speaking my truth of what actually happened. The last chapter made me hopeful for the present and future, that we can shine the light that was dimmed for too long. I would definitely recommend this book to another person who is in any stage of recovery or to anyone wanting to understand and offer support to survivors. - Survivor

MY STORY

Hello

BIOGRAPHY

Cher Obediah is Mohawk / Ojibway, Turtle Clan from Six Nations Ontario, with roots in Alderville First Nation. ​

She is a multidisciplinary creative as a filmmaker, author, artist, and speaker. She uses her gift of storytelling to illuminate complex topics in a relatable way.

After navigating cultural confusion, disconnection and an abusive relationship she’s passionate about educating on the effects of colonization.

 Cher is committed to fostering healthy relations and inner peace by sharing foundational practices that have transformed her life. She promotes the importance of being a good ancestor and embracing self-reconciliation as a precursor to collective allyship. She contributes to projects that focus on healing and transformation, equality and inclusion, Indigenous elevation, domestic violence, everything art, and content that inspires others to recognize their worth.

Cher is recognized as Canada’s first Canfitpro’s Got Talent winner for her powwow dancing, received the Truly Independent Award from the Hamilton Film Festival, and was honoured with the 2020 City of Hamilton Media Arts Award.

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SPEAKER REEL

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KEYNOTE TOPICS

TALK TOPICS 

 

TURNING PAIN INTO PURPOSE 

personal story, the psychology of domestic violence, honouring emotions,

using our gifts to serve, healing poetry

 

ACHIEVING INNER PEACE

cognitive reconstruction, emotional ownership, meeting sadness with compassion,

radical acceptance, the medicine wheel and holistic health

 

RECONCILIATION & CALLS TO ACTION

let's talk treaties & wampum belts, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission,

being a good ally, calls to action & individual implementation

 

INDIGENOUS TRUTH

as a filmmaker, I offer short historical documentaries,

touch on modern-day effects of colonization,  

talk about the controversial Indian Act and my own story of assimilation   

 

CONFLICT RESOLUTION 

understanding each other and ourselves, altering relationship dynamics, lifting the layers,

healthy communication, what is an Indigenous healing circle

 

MINDFULNESS 

why conscious awareness is the future, group breath work,

getting started with meditation, what are chakras,

the science of energy, frequency and vibration,

the transformative power of nature, strengthening intuition 

 

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

what is EI, becoming self-aware, understanding others, how stress affects the body,

transforming flight or fight into rest and repair

AND MORE ...

RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, FIND FORGIVENESS, HOLISTIC HEALING 

NARCISSISM - DETECTION AND PROTECTION

UNTANGLING THE TRAUMA BOND, HONORING YOUR AUTHENTICITY 

GETTING UNSTUCK, MANIPULATION DETECTION 

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE 

I am passionate about helping others transform their life

with healthy thought habits to live the life their spirit seeks!

 

 

 

living life from the inside out
Cher is more than a speaker; she's a catalyst for conversation and change. Her confident stage presence, infectious enthusiasm, knowledge, and ability to connect with audiences make her an invaluable contributor to any event. She leaves an indelible mark, and inspires action on important issues. I wholeheartedly recommend Cher for any speaking engagement.

Mo Hagan CEO Canfitpro 

You are an inspiration my friend and I have a new perspective for how I approach my morning and nighttime reflection. 
Much gratitude!

Wayne - Aviva Canada

Thank you so much Cher for deepening our understanding of the purpose of Truth & Reconciliation. Your message has resonated deeply within us.

Michelle, PNSG

The Medicine Wheel presentation was very meaningful and empowering, thank you!.

Alysha Main 

Executive Director, Westdale Theatre

CONTACT
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     SHAME TO SHINE AVAILABLE...

www.goodminds.com  

The City & The City Books, Ottawa St Hamilton

Iroqrafts - Six Nations

Art & You inc. Arts Centre - Grimsby

or email below

buy shame to shine here

Contact 

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Cher Obediah 

Filmmaker, Speaker, Author, Artist

Six Nations, Ontario Canada   /  ceeit@live.ca  

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