Teddy Syrette
Keynote Speaker | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Two Spirit Advocate
Mental Health Expert | Indigenous Professional of the Year Awardee
Teddy Syrette Expertise Business Leadership, Business Management, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, Gender Equality, Generational Differences, Happiness & Positivity, Inclusive Leadership and Indigenous.
About Teddy Syrette
Teddy Syrette (Ozhawa Anung Kwe/Yellow Star Woman) is a 2-Spirit and First Nation Anishnabe and Mental Health Expert from Rankin Reserve of Batchewana. Teddy Syrette has received numerous awards for work in advocacy, including the Mark S. Bonham Award for Sexuality, Planned Parenthood Toronto LGBTQ+ Person of the Year, Sault Ste. Marie YMCA Peace Medal, Best Indigenous Person of the Year award, and Canada's Inspiring Person of the Year Award 2025 – Inspire Awards. Teddy Syrette and 2Spirit Anishnabe Arts & Advocacy have been nominated for multiple categories at the 2025 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, recognizing their excellence in business, community impact, and advocacy.
Teddy Syrette Videos
Teddy Syrette Interviews & Podcasts
TEDDY SYRETTE BIOGRAPHY
Teddy Syrette (Ozhawa Anung Kwe/Yellow Star Woman) is a 2-Spirit Anishnabe from Rankin Reserve of Batchewana First Nation of the Anishnabek. Teddy Syrette has a background in social justice for First Nation and 2-Spirit and LGBTQ+ people and communities. Their background also includes community theatre and bingo. Teddy Syrette has a Diploma in Social Service Work – Indigenous Specialization from Sault College. Teddy Syrette uses they/them as their pronouns. As a brown, First Nation queer person, there were many barriers and challenges that Teddy faced growing up on Rankin Reserve and Sault Ste. Marie. These acts of discrimination and bullying led Teddy Syrette to a path of self-destruction and isolation. However, they did manage to find support from a high school guidance counselor, an LGBT+ youth group of Algoma, and affirming family and friends.
This didn’t stop Teddy Syrett from experiencing different forms of addiction, and mental illness and ultimately dropping out of high school several times. At a young age, Teddy showed a creative imagination, brought on by their love of reading, writing television, and film. Not knowing what being First Nation entirely meant, Teddy Syrette did understand they were different after developing a crush on Zach Morris, from the television show Saved by the Bell. Teddy Syrette would become involved in theatre in elementary school, musical theatre in their later teen years, and then Indigenous and community theatre in their 20s.
While studying Indigenous theatre and storytelling at Debajehmujig Storytellers in Manitowaning ON, on Manitoulin Island, Teddy Syrette discovered that his grandmother was a residential school survivor from St. Joseph Residential School in Spanish, Ontario. Teddy Syrette also discovered that his uncle and aunt also attended residential school, but unfortunately, her aunt would die of tuberculous at residential school. This would set Teddy Syrette on a healing journey for their mental health and addiction. Teddy is now 4 years sober from alcohol. Their fondness for news and media, shifted their journey in their mid-twenties, from being performing artists to social justice and social advocacy.
At 24, they dropped out of theatre school in Manitoulin Island and returned to Sault Ste. Marie enrolled and graduated from the Sault College Social Service Worker – Indigenous Specialization program. Teddy Syrette would then get involved with an LGBTQ+ youth committee with the former Provincial Advocates Office of Ontario, and assist with revamping the Sault Pride movement in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
Teddy Syrette has received the following awards for their work in advocacy, which include the Mark S. Bonham Award for Sexuality, Planned Parenthood Toronto LGBTQ+ Person of the Year, and the Sault Ste. Marie YMCA Peace Medal, the Community Driven Award for Leadership, and the Grade 8 Graduate Award for Geography and History. Teddy currently lives back in Sault Ste. Marie, their home territory of Baawaating with their pug Hortus.
Recently, Teddy Syrette was awarded the Best Indigenous Person of the Year award sponsored by Algoma University and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig. This award is presented to Teddy Syrette for making an impact in the Indigenous, Metis, and Sault Ste. Marie communities. Teddy also received recognition with Inspire Awards as Canada’s Inspiring Person of the Year for 2025.
Teddy Syrette Topic Presentations
Teddy Syrette Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
A Journey in Rainbow Moccasins
2 Spirit/queer-trans Indigenous People: Identities & Experiences
Mental Health & 2slgbtq+ Communities
2spirit and Gender Diversity Inclusion
Teddy Syrette Books & Articles
Teddy Syrette Speaking Testimonials
You May Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teddy Syrette known for and what is their expertise as a keynote speaker in Canada?
Teddy Syrette is known for defined subject matter expertise based on professional experience and industry background. As a keynote speaker in Canada for conferences and conventions, their presentations align with organizational objectives and audience outcomes. Corporate keynote speakers in Canada are selected based on credibility, relevance, and practical application. Expertise alignment supports informed booking decisions. Read More
What topics does Teddy Syrette speak on for conferences, conventions, corporate events, and annual general meetings in Canada?
Teddy Syrette delivers keynote presentations on defined topic areas confirmed during booking. Canadian business speakers for corporate meetings in Canada align topic selection with event objectives and audience priorities. Conference speakers in Canada adapt messaging for conventions, trade shows, and summits. Topics are finalized prior to written confirmation. Read More
How do I know if Teddy Syrette is the right fit for my audience, conference, convention, or AGM?
Teddy Syrette is evaluated based on audience alignment, event objectives, and subject matter relevance. Event planners booking keynote speakers in Canada for corporate conferences review experience, delivery style, and industry context. Canadian business speakers for annual general meetings must align with program goals and audience expectations. Fit is clarified during the pre decision call. Read More
Where is Teddy Syrette from and where do they speak across Canada?
Teddy Syrette is from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and is available for events across Canada. Conference speakers in Canada frequently travel nationally with defined travel terms. Corporate keynote speakers coordinate scheduling through structured agreements. Availability is confirmed through formal inquiry. Read More
Is Teddy Syrette available as a virtual keynote speaker for online conferences, webinars, or hybrid events in Canada?
Teddy Syrette is available as a virtual keynote speaker for online conferences, corporate webinars, and hybrid events in Canada. Virtual keynote speakers in Canada deliver structured presentations adapted for remote audiences. Format, platform coordination, and timing are confirmed during booking. Virtual availability is documented through written agreement in Canada. Read More
Does Teddy Syrette deliver keynote presentations, workshops, training sessions, breakout sessions, fireside chats, or panel discussions?
Teddy Syrette may deliver keynote presentations as well as workshops and breakout sessions. Canadian business speakers for corporate training in Canada define session length and format during booking. Conference speakers may also participate in fireside chats or panel discussions depending on program design. Session formats are confirmed in writing. Read More
How do I contact Teddy Syrette to check availability and begin the booking process in Canada?
Teddy Syrette is contacted through Speakers Bureau of Canada to confirm availability and event details. Event planners and meeting planners typically schedule a pre decision call to clarify format, objectives, and scope. Booking begins once event requirements are defined. Written confirmation follows agreement execution. Read More
How do I book Teddy Syrette for a conference, convention, trade show, summit, or corporate meeting in Canada?
Teddy Syrette is booked through a structured agreement process confirming availability, fee structure, and logistics. Booking keynote speakers in Canada for conventions and trade shows includes written contracts and defined payment terms. Canadian business speakers for annual general meetings require scope confirmation before date holds convert to confirmed status. Booking is finalized upon agreement execution. Read More
How much does it cost to book Teddy Syrette as a keynote speaker in Canada?
Teddy Syrette keynote speaker fees depend on event type, audience size, format, and location. The cost to book a keynote speaker in Canada varies based on preparation scope and delivery structure. Corporate keynote speakers in Canada confirm fees through a booking agent and written agreement. Final pricing reflects defined scope and contract terms. Read More
Are there additional costs to hire Teddy Syrette for a corporate event, convention, or trade show in Canada?
Additional costs to hire Teddy Syrette may include travel expenses, extended sessions, workshops, meet and greets, emcee duties, or event host roles. Keynote speakers in Canada for business conventions often separate honorarium from travel and related logistics. Canadian business speakers confirm these components in writing before agreement execution. All additional costs are outlined contractually. Read More
How far in advance should I book Teddy Syrette for a conference, convention, or business meeting in Canada?
Teddy Syrette should be booked once event dates, location, and format are confirmed. Conference speakers in Canada often secure dates several months in advance. Corporate keynote speakers for annual general meetings may have limited availability during peak seasons. Early inquiry improves confirmation certainty. Read More
Is Teddy Syrette represented by an agent in Canada and how is the agreement handled?
Teddy Syrette is represented by Speakers Bureau of Canada for booking coordination and agreement management. Keynote speakers in Canada often work through an agency to formalize contracts and payment handling. Agent representation ensures structured communication between organizers and the speaker. Representation clarifies agreement terms before confirmation. Read More











