Monique Gray Smith is a mixed heritage woman of Cree, Lakota, and Scottish descent and is the proud Mom of twins. She is an award-winning author, speaker and sought-after consultant. Monique has been running her business, Little Drum Consulting since 1996. Her career has focused on fostering paradigm shifts that emphasize the strength and resiliency of the First Peoples in Canada. Monique’s first published novel, Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience won the 2014 Burt Award for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Literature and her first children’s book, My Heart Fills with Happiness recently won the 2017 Christie Harris BC Book Award for Children’s Literature. Her latest release, Speaking our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation is currently being used across the country as a tool to educate the hearts and minds of both young and not so young readers. Monique has been sober and involved in her healing journey for over 26 years and is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.
Testimonials
“Thank you for sharing the power of story, for communicating the key component of healing in relationship and the importance of love”
– Saskatoon, SK | May 15, 2019
“Wow! Loved today thank-you so much!”
– Saskatoon, SK | May 15, 2019
“Amazing! Thank you, life changing!”
– Saskatoon, SK | May 15, 2019
“Monique did a very good presentation. I would highly refer and recommend her to speak at schools”
– Saskatoon, SK | May 15, 2019
“Monique has a kind, gentle and humble manner in which she presents herself while encouraging us to do what’s best for our children and families. Monique uses her traditional knowledge and wisdom to portray her message of hope and empowerment for First Nations people”
– Conference Participant Aboriginal Infant Development Programs of BC Provincial Conference | April 2008