Singer/songwriter, actor and activist, Stephanie shares her difficult past and shows how people can not only survive but succeed in a world where inequalities are still all too real. She shares her outlook and vision of a better future. Stephanie Harpe is an accomplished singer/songwriter, actor and community builder. She has been nominated for numerous awards for her work with the Stephanie Harpe Experience (S.H.E.) and has been acclaimed in her role as ‘Rita’ in the award-winning series, Blackstone. As the daughter of a murdered parent (Ruby Anne McDonald) and niece of historical Chief Dorothy McDonald, Stephanie has transformed her rich history into her community activism.
As a community builder, Stephanie has been recognized two times as an International Advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People’s of Canada, and was an official participant in the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Currently, Stephanie is the Community Outreach Worker for the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW), continuing her dedication to honoring the lives and increasing the capacity of Aboriginal women through the ongoing development of programs and services This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx