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Trauma-Informed Legal Advocacy

Myrna McCallum Reshaping justice through Indigenous wisdom.

Transitioning the legal profession from a system of harm to a place of healing. Myrna bridges the gap between modern law and human dignity.

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CBC News
The Globe and Mail
Law Society of BC
Canadian Bar Association
UBC Law

About Myrna

Slowing down to listen with intention.

Author Update

Myrna is currently working on her first book, continuing her mission to bridge Indigenous worldviews with contemporary legal practice.

Myrna McCallum is a Métis lawyer from the northern village of Green Lake in Treaty Six territory whose work is reshaping how the legal profession understands justice, humanity, and responsibility.

As a speaker, educator, and host of The Trauma-Informed Lawyer podcast, she invites legal professionals to slow down, listen with intention, and recognize the human beings at the centre of every legal process.

Through educational events like LoveBack: An Indigenous Only Professional Development Retreat, the Transform Your Practice Leadership Retreat, the Trauma-Informed Justice Course, and the Justice as Trauma Summit, McCallum has cultivated spaces where judges, lawyers, leaders, and Indigenous professionals can reflect, unlearn, and approach their roles with deeper humility and care.

"Leadership, justice and healing can be both accountable and compassionate when grounded in relationships, responsibility, and shared humanity."

Tailored Solutions

Find Your Path

Trauma-informed practice isn't just a theory. It is a specific set of skills tailored to your role in the justice system.

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For Legal Teams

Litigation support and trauma-informed training to protect your firm's reputation and your people's mental health.

Explore Corporate Training
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For Organizations

Systemic change consulting for institutions ready to move beyond performative reconciliation.

Consulting Services
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For Communities

Healing-centered workshops and advocacy for Indigenous communities seeking justice.

Community Support
Flagship Event

Justice as Trauma Summit 2026

Join judges, lawyers, and policymakers for the definitive event on reshaping the legal landscape.

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The Trauma-Informed Lawyer Podcast

Listen to the conversations changing the profession.

S4:E3 01:13:10

Love and Healing Through Art and Storytelling with Shain Jackson

In this heartfelt conversation, Myrna is joined by her best friend Shain Jackson to talk about love, life lessons, healing, art, and spirit. Together, they reflect on how relationships and lived experience shape who we become...

January 19th, 2026
S4:E2 47:20

Rest, Repair & Nervous System Regulation with James of Soma Body Health Toronto

In this episode, Myrna sits down with James, the founder of Soma Reset Toronto and the creator behind the widely followed TikTok account Nervous System Care Toronto, where millions have discovered his grounded, accessible teachings...

November 26th, 2025
S4:E1 01:00:21

Leveling Up: Moving Beyond Trauma-Informed Practice

In this Season 4 opener, Myrna McCallum shares a keynote talk delivered to Canadian judges on how to become not just trauma-informed, but also culturally responsive, humane, and grounded in integrity...

October 20th, 2025
Recognition

Honouring the Work

Acknowledged by legal institutions for transformative contributions to justice and victim support.

2023

Cecilia I. Johnstone Award

Canadian Bar Association Women Lawyers’ Forum

2023

Award of Excellence

Canadian Bar Association BC Women Lawyers’ Forum

2022

Game Changer Award

Saskatchewan Ombudsman

2022

Special Contributor Award

Canadian Bar Association BC Aboriginal Lawyer’s Forum

2020

Excellence in Legal Practice & Victim Support

Federal Department of Justice

Co-Edited Publications

Contributing to the academic and practical evolution of trauma-informed law.

Canadian Law, Indigenous Laws and Critical Perspectives
CanLII Open Access

Canadian Law, Indigenous Laws and Critical Perspectives

A critical examination of the relationship between Canadian state law and Indigenous legal orders.

Trauma-Informed Law
American Bar Association

Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer

Essential reading for lawyer resilience, healing, and ethical practice in a high-stress profession.

Words from the Community

"This has been by far the most relevant and useful pro D training I have participated in. Thanks so much!"
Anonymous Participant
LoveBack Retreat
"The panels were thought-provoking and deeply impactful. I left feeling inspired and equipped to make a difference."
Anonymous Participant
Justice as Trauma Summit
"Learning from Myrna was a masterclass in authenticity, advocacy and self-reflection."
Anonymous Participant
Trauma-Informed Justice Course

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