Terry is a proud member of Cold Lake First Nations, Terry is Cree/Saulteaux/Métis and walks with deep humility, strength, and purpose. As a Traditional Knowledge Carrier and Wholistic Practitioner, she is a visionary healer, community guide, and fierce advocate for Indigenous-led healing.

Through her work at the Women’s Support Network York Region, Terry co-created Safe Passages, a transformational retreat program for survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge, land-based teachings, the program has become a life-changing space of safety, empowerment, and cultural reconnection.

From smudging and sharing circles to medicine wheel teachings and sacred song, Terry brings ancestral wisdom into every layer of healing. Survivors describe her presence as life-saving, a guiding light in reclaiming identity, spirit, and hope. Her leadership was integral to Safe Passages receiving the Government of Ontario’s Victim Services Award of Distinction in 2025.

Kaitlin is a fierce, compassionate force transforming trauma into action and healing into advocacy. Kaitlin’s journey to systems-level advocacy is nothing short of extraordinary. With deep empathy and unwavering resolve, she has dedicated her life to making sure no survivor is left behind.

At Victim Services Toronto, Kaitlin provides trauma-informed, life-changing support to survivors of gender-based violence. She helped reimagine and rebrand Reclaim, Canada’s only program that eliminates coerced debt for survivors of trafficking, ensuring it is truly survivor-centered. She goes above and beyond building wraparound supports, and showing up for survivors long after the crisis has passed.

Kaitlin also created Exposure, an upcoming art exhibit by survivors, for survivors, a space for reclaiming voice, celebrating strength, and turning pain into power. Kaitlin’s bravery reminds us all that healing is possible, and that survivor leadership is the future of justice.

From supporting children and youth with courtroom preparation to long-term healing, Alison fills critical gaps with trauma-informed, child-centered care. At Victim Services Toronto, she is leading the development of Canada’s first specialized post-court therapy program for young survivors, recognizing that testifying in court can be another layer of trauma.

Her impact extends beyond individual cases. Whether it’s raising over $525,000 through the inaugural RISE fundraiser, which will support Victim Services Toronto’s launch of a post-court therapy program, or reshaping training for legal and mental health professionals, Alison is building a movement of support, justice, and hope for our youngest survivors.

Her unwavering commitment ensures that no child has to walk the justice system alone and that healing is always within reach.

Throughout her time at Abrigo Centre, she broke grounds as a female facilitator in Men in Transition program to building one of the city’s most impactful seniors’ hubs, Marilia’s legacy is one of bold creativity and survivor-centered practices.

Whether through trauma-informed counselling, culturally relevant programming, or theatre projects that gave voice to hidden stories of elder abuse, Marilia consistently met people where they were, offering connection, safety, and hope.

Now retiring, she leaves behind a model of innovation built on dignity, mutual support, and belonging. A true champion of equity and resilience, Marilia’s impact will be felt for generations to come.