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Author, Speaker, and Storyteller

Dawn Cheryl Hill

Author of Memory Keeper, frequent podcast guest, and speaker sharing powerful presentations on Indigenous experience, healing, truth, and reconciliation. Dawn Cheryl Hill brings audiences into meaningful conversations through storytelling, lived experience, and reflections drawn from her book, Memory Keeper. Her presentations are thoughtful, honest, and deeply rooted in themes of identity, resilience, history, and reconciliation. Whether speaking at libraries, universities, community events, or public programs, Dawn creates space for connection, learning, and dialogue.

Speaking Topics

Dawn is available for keynote talks, author readings, moderated conversations, podcast interviews, and community events. Presentation themes can be tailored to suit your audience.

Shared readings and discussion from Memory Keeper, followed by audience Q&A and reflection.

A powerful presentation rooted in personal story, family history, and community memory.

A meaningful talk for schools, libraries, organizations, and public events looking to create deeper understanding and dialogue.

Presentations are designed for commemorative events, learning opportunities, and community gatherings.

Dawn is also available as a podcast guest and interview contributor for discussions related to Memory Keeper, Indigenous storytelling, healing, and reconciliation.

Author, Speaker, and Storyteller

Featured Presentations and Appearances

Dawn has shared her work through author talks, keynote presentations, readings, panels, and public events across Ontario and New York. Her appearances include libraries, universities, museums, theatres, hospitals, and Indigenous community events.

  • The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, Book Talk-Memory Keeper, September 22, 2025.
  • Niagara University Speaker Series, Keynote speaker for Every Child Matters Event, September 30, 2025, Shared readings from Memory Keeper.
  • Memory Keeper—Residential Schools, Indigenous Healing, and the Path to Reconciliation”, Hamilton Public Library Author Series, discussion of my book Memory Keeper, July 10, 2025.
  • Iroquois Museum, Opening Day of Special Exhibit “Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience”, shared readings from Memory Keeper and Q&A afterwards, May 2025.
  • Westdale Theatre, Raise the Feather: An evening of indigenous storytelling, March 6, 2025.
  • West Haldimand General Hospital, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Event, shared readings from Memory Keeper followed by Q&A, September 2024.
  • Ogweho:weh Writes—Featuring Six Nations Authors and Publishers, GREAT Theatre, Ohsweken, shared readings with other indigenous authors followed by Q&A, June 2023.
  • Hamilton Literary Award Shortlisted Finalist for 29th Annual Hamilton Literary Awards, Non-Fiction Shortlist, December 2022.
  • Lit Live Reading Series, Art Gallery of Hamilton, shared readings and Q&A session afterwards, October 2022.
  • Fanshawe College, Book Reading with Dawn C. Hill | Author of Memory Keeper, October 25, 2022.
  • McMaster University, Presentation and reading of Memory Keeper, September, 2022.
  • 175th Tuscarora National Picnic & Field Day, Lewiston, NY, shared readings from Memory Keeper, July 2022.
  • Interview on Nana Yebyaa Show on YouTube Live, reading and question and answer session, July 2022.
  • DWF LIVE: Dawn Hill | Author of Memory Keeper, Gord Downie Chaney Wenjack Foundation, shared readings from Memory Keeper on YouTube.com followed by Q&A, November 2021.

Book Dawn Cheryl Hill

Whether you are planning a keynote, workshop, community gathering, school presentation, or special event, I welcome opportunities to speak on healing, resilience, intergenerational trauma, and Indigenous experiences. Reach out to discuss availability, event details, and how we can create a meaningful experience for your audience.