JUSTICE
AS TRAUMA
SUMMIT
April 7-9, 2026
at The Westin Bayshore
Vancouver, BC
This event is built with care and commitment.
Please download and share the JAT26 Promo and JAT26 Collaborator Package with your network.
JAT26 Promo PDF
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Justice as Trauma is an Indigenous-led Summit entering its third gathering, sustained through the personal commitment of one Indigenous woman lawyer who believes our profession — and our justice system — can be more humane, more relational, and centered in our shared humanity.
3 days. 40 speakers. Nations, communities, and disciplines in conversation about trauma, justice, dignity, and systems transformation.
The Summit exists today because of community commitment to this movement and my personal investment. To date, speaker costs alone exceed $50,000, funded through our ticket registrations and my own personal investment. To bring this year’s Summit to life in its fullest expression — and to honour the leaders who are traveling, teaching, and sharing their knowledge with us — we are now inviting values-aligned partners, donors, and sponsors to stand with us. This is not charity. It is a shared investment in the future of just and trauma-responsive systems. Supporting JAT2026 means you are contributing to:
1. Collective Healing
You help bring global leaders to the stage — sharing research, lived experience, and practical strategies for transforming how justice and healing intersect.
2. Access & Inclusion
Your support helps us maintain equity pricing for advocates, Indigenous-led organizations, survivors, students, and low-income participants — without limiting the quality of programming.
3. Innovation in Justice
Your partnership directly funds new ideas, new practices, and new models that can transform systems across courts, policing, education, mental health, and community-based supports.
We welcome partners who want to learn with us, walk with us, and support a trauma-informed future within their own organizations. In recognition of your support, we offer:
🌠a dedicated vendor table to share your work and engage with delegates
🌠the invitation to be a guest on the trauma-informed lawyer podcast
Your logo and organization name featured:
🌠on our website
🌠in our printed program
🌠on conference signage
🌠from the main stage during event acknowledgment
🌠the option to host a small gathering or demo at your vendor table
Most importantly, you are invited to be part of a community of practice.
There are several ways to support JAT2026:
🌠Corporate or institutional sponsorship
🌠Donor contributions
🌠Funding a specific speaker or panel
🌠Travel support for an international speaker
🌠Scholarship fund contributions
🌠Vendor sponsorship packages
If you represent a foundation, organization, law firm, public institution, union, corporation, academic space, or community fund — we’d love to connect. We can tailor partnership packages to reflect your values, community impact goals, or equity commitments.
This special pricing is also the pricing that reflects the JAT25 attendee discount, no additional discount code needed
Your ticket to Justice as Trauma Summit 2026: Radical Hope includes three-day access to workshops, keynotes, panels, healing sessions, food and snacks during the event, reception access, and an all materials.
If you would like to support the attendance of a low-income or no income participant, you may select a “Pay It Forward” Option. Your donation will help support the attendance of a grateful individual who would otherwise not have access to an event like this. If you are a low-income or no income individual, please email mariana@myrnamccallum.co and inquire about the availability of our “Radical Hope” tickets.
Welcome to the JAT2026 Program
The Justice as Trauma gathering is an invitation into deeper learning, dialogue, and connection. Our program was created with care, reciprocity, and a commitment to honouring lived experience. You’ll find keynotes, workshops, and conversations designed to meet you where you are—whether you arrive seeking tools for practice, clarity in your work, or a community that understands trauma as both a personal and collective journey. We are grateful you’re here, and we can’t wait for you to explore what JAT2026 has to offer.
*Titles, topics and speakers are subject to change*
Speakers & Facilitators
Meet some of the facilitators, healers, and speakers who will make JAT2026 an unforgettable experience.
Through groundbreaking talks, workshops, healing sessions and keynotes, our presenters will share their expertise in trauma-informed & culturally responsive justice, emotional intelligence, systems change, and self-healing practices.
Stay tuned for more!
Leslie Priscilla
Reflections from JAT2025
At the Justice as Trauma Summit, we gathered to explore the profound impact of trauma within our justice systems with a community dedicated to healing and transformation.
We invited attendees to share their thoughts on what they learned, how they were impacted, and what they hope to see in the future. Our attendees have shared their heartfelt responses, providing a glimpse into the power of our mission.
Click here to find out what they have to say about their experience…
FAQ
Event Details
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This annual three-day gathering brings together visionaries, disruptors, healers, and justice professionals who are committed to humanizing legal and institutional systems, with a focus on trauma-informed practice and healing justice.
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The Summit is scheduled for April 7–9, 2026 at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC.
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All tickets provide three-day access to workshops, keynotes, panels, healing sessions, food and snacks during the event, reception access, and an all Indigenous-curated swag bag.
Content & Program
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Holding on to hope in the current political climate is hard, but we don’t have to do it alone. Radical Hope is the centre theme for JAT26 because it embodies the belief that despite systemic oppression and trauma, healing and transformative justice are possible.
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Beloved speakers from past Summits will be returning, alongside new changemakers, leaders and innovators actively shaping their communities and advancing transformative justice. We are excited to introduce voices that attendees will find inspiring and deeply relevant to the ongoing work of healing and systemic change. The full speaker and healer lineup for Justice as Trauma 2026 will start being shared in October, unveiling a powerful and diverse group committed to collective healing and justice transformation.
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The deadline for submitting speaker, facilitator, and healer proposals has now passed. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who submitted a proposal. Thank you for your interest in contributing to our event.
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Speaker Announcements will begin in late October and the full agenda will be available in late November.
Attendees & Accessibility
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The event welcomes lawyers, judges, psychologists, restorative justice practitioners, physicians, administrators, educators, leaders, support workers, HR professionals, and anyone interested in trauma, healing, and justice transformation.
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Attendees can book rooms at The Westin Bayshore at a special conference rate ($399/night) and enjoy perks such as 15% off VIDA Spa services (Monday–Thursday). Click here to make your booking.
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The Conference hotel offers a wide range of accessible features to ensure a comfortable and inclusive experience for all attendees. These include accessible on-site parking (including valet and van-accessible options), elevators, and accessible routes from the public entrance to key areas such as the pool, business center, fitness center, spa, meeting spaces, and on-site restaurants. Service animals are welcome without any fee or documentation. The main entrance and all meeting facilities are fully accessible to guests. If you have specific accessibility needs or require additional accommodations, please contact the event team in advance so we can best support your participation.
We invite you to read this review from WheelchairTravel to find out more.
Logistics
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Yes, meals and snacks are provided throughout the three-day event for ticket holders, speakers, facilitators and healers. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
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Healing sessions are an integral part of the program, designed to support your journey toward wellness and restoration. Additionally, the venue’s location offers easy access to relaxing amenities, including a full-service spa at the hotel and scenic opportunities to unwind along the nearby seawall and surrounding areas.
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The Justice as Trauma Summit 2026 will be held at The Westin Bayshore, located at 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC. The hotel is centrally located in Vancouver with easy access to transportation hubs and the waterfront.
Getting there from Vancouver International Airport (YVR):
SkyTrain: Take the Canada Line from YVR Airport Station to Vancouver City Centre Station. Trains run every 10 minutes and the trip takes around 24 minutes. From there, it’s a short walk or taxi ride to the hotel.
Taxi or Ride-Hailing: A taxi ride typically takes 20–25 minutes and costs around $35–$45 CAD.
Driving: The drive from the airport to the hotel takes about 20 minutes.
Nearby transit stations:
Bus and Train: Pacific Central Station offers regional bus and train services including Greyhound and Amtrak.
SkyTrain: Vancouver City Centre and Waterfront Stations are within walking or short transit distance to the hotel.
Parking at The Westin Bayshore:
The hotel offers on-site parking with hourly rates of $8.00 CAD and daily rates of $49.00 CAD. Valet parking is also available.With its prime waterfront location and excellent transit connectivity, The Westin Bayshore offers convenient travel options for all attendees.
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The deadline for submitting speaker, facilitator, and healer proposals has now passed. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who submitted a proposal. Thank you for your interest in contributing to our event.