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Madelaine McCallum Resilience + Healing + Growth
“The Fire Within”
An actor, model, dancer, and choreographer with a powerful presence, Madelaine graces the stage with elegance. Taking her audiences through an extraordinary journey of transformation and healing, her performances have been received by the Métis Nation British Columbia, the Métis National Council, and landed her a spot at the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Winner of the Best Experimental Film category at the Festival du Film étudiant de Quebec (FFEQ), Madelaine has found a compelling way to share her life's journey through a diverse range of visual storytelling.
Madelaine’s journey began at the early age of 12, when she left the confines of her home community in Ile a la Crosse, Saskatchewan to break the unhealthy cycles of addiction, violence, and broken relationships she found herself in and surrounded by.
No matter the distances travelled, Madelaine’s innate connection to rhythm and nature closely followed. After a long period of reflection, she realized she had to follow the guidance that elders had offered her as a child, and explore her deep relationship with the universe through dance. Drawing upon the energy and spirit she felt through the music, she gained the strength to become unapologetically Madelaine and transform the outlook she had on her life.
Through mastering her gifts as a multidisciplinary artist, she has found a way to reshape the spaces around her in ways that were necessary for her to overcome the trauma in her life, including a recent battle with breast cancer. With these new perspectives, the invisible lines of connection we all share to each other and the environment became clear to Madelaine. Beginning her organic movement into the wellness industry, where she now uses her story and life experiences to help audiences change how they understand themselves and their past.
In spite of all the hardships in her adolescence, this kindred spirit emerged reborn and was aptly named Strong Earth Woman. She has had a successful career in providing education on suicide prevention, healthy relationships, and the benefits of traditional and modern medicines. With her story of survival, Madelaine shares with audiences the healing power of looking inward to find self-acceptance, forgiveness, and most importantly, “the fire within.”
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The Fire Within: The Power of One Woman’s Story
Through spoken word and dance, Madelaine transports the audience and highlights the validity of everyone’s individual journey. Despite it taking 10 generations to complete the cycle of healing intergenerational trauma, Madelaine explores the powerful significance of cultural connections as a way of coping with and overcoming adversity. Taking you through the depths of personal, emotional and cultural challenges she leaves audiences with a message of hope that will inspire you to once again rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
Audiences will experience and learn about:
- The power of story, love, and acceptance
- The importance of cross-cultural connections
- Breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma
Dancing Through: A Breast Cancer Journey
Reflecting on her battle with breast cancer, Madelaine shares how she utilised traditional and modern medicines, along with dance to flip her perspective along her journey. Whether you are supporting a loved one with cancer, or battling it yourself, Madelaine offers insight on overcoming fears of the unknown and creating a space for hope and healing. This moving workshop incorporates a powerful short film, connecting audiences intimately with Madelaine’s story.
This presentation offers:
- The importance of shifting perspectives and finding the power through hope
- Artistic expression as a form of alternative medicine
- Tools to assist you in overcoming adversity
As I Am, Is Enough
Through sharing her most fragile moments with audiences across Canada in her Fire Within presentation, Madelaine discovered the most crucial lesson there is to learn: “As I am, is Enough.” Taking you through an emotional roller-coaster, Madelaine will leave you speechless with her realness and vulnerability as she helps you to discover the importance of finding self-worth and acceptance.
Audiences will experience:
- Lessons on the importance of language
- A powerful shift in perspective
- How to honour and be true to your authentic self
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”Having Madelaine present at the end of our 2 days was like icing on the cake, what an amazing story Maddy shared with us, we are very fortunate to have heard her story.”
- Anonymous
“She presents in a way that allows participants to feel comfortable to share their own stories and ends on a positive note that provides motivation and inspiration.”
- Anonymous
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Highlights & Awards:
Best Experimental Film @ Festival du Film Étudiant de Quebec (FFEQ) 19th Edition, for biographical documentary Dancing Through.
Talking Stick Festival in Vancouver BC - MICHIF MEDICINES: an international collaboration with V’ni Dansi and Dancing Earth, Coreographed by Rulan Tangen.
Latin American film festival - Indigenous Women's Voices in Film (Short Film)
Choreographer for Butterflies in Spirit
Full Circle First Nations Performance Group Workshop with Bangarra Dance Theatre and Frances Ring, Australia.
Dance workshop with Djuki Mala - Indigenous Australian Dance Troupe from North East Arnhem Land
2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony performer.
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Clients:
- Métis Commission for Children and Families of BC, Keynote Speaker, 2021.
- World Indigenous Cancer Conference, 2019.
Speaker Categories:
Youth Champions Master of Ceremonies and Facilitators Cultural Advisors Dancers Education Fashion Healthy Relationships Indigenous Ceremonies Leadership and Mentorship Mental Health Motivation Spirituality Womens Issues Actors Entertainers and CelebritiesMadelaine’s journey began at the early age of 12, when she left the confines of her home community in Ile a la Crosse, Saskatchewan to break the unhealthy cycles of addiction, violence, and broken relationships she found herself in and surrounded by.
No matter the distances travelled, Madelaine’s innate connection to rhythm and nature closely followed. After a long period of reflection, she realized she had to follow the guidance that elders had offered her as a child, and explore her deep relationship with the universe through dance. Drawing upon the energy and spirit she felt through the music, she gained the strength to become unapologetically Madelaine and transform the outlook she had on her life.
Through mastering her gifts as a multidisciplinary artist, she has found a way to reshape the spaces around her in ways that were necessary for her to overcome the trauma in her life, including a recent battle with breast cancer. With these new perspectives, the invisible lines of connection we all share to each other and the environment became clear to Madelaine. Beginning her organic movement into the wellness industry, where she now uses her story and life experiences to help audiences change how they understand themselves and their past.
In spite of all the hardships in her adolescence, this kindred spirit emerged reborn and was aptly named Strong Earth Woman. She has had a successful career in providing education on suicide prevention, healthy relationships, and the benefits of traditional and modern medicines. With her story of survival, Madelaine shares with audiences the healing power of looking inward to find self-acceptance, forgiveness, and most importantly, “the fire within.”
Speaker Summary
Location: Canada
Language: English
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Categories
Youth Champions Master of Ceremonies and Facilitators Cultural Advisors Dancers Education Fashion Healthy Relationships Indigenous Ceremonies Leadership and Mentorship Mental Health Motivation Spirituality Womens Issues Actors Entertainers and CelebritiesWhat People Say
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”Having Madelaine present at the end of our 2 days was like icing on the cake, what an amazing story Maddy shared with us, we are very fortunate to have heard her story.”
- Anonymous
“She presents in a way that allows participants to feel comfortable to share their own stories and ends on a positive note that provides motivation and inspiration.”
- Anonymous
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