About Us

About Us: Amplifying Indigenous Voices, Driving Reconciliation

As an Indigenous-led charity, we champion Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action 12 and 14, fostering genuine reconciliation and enriching educational and professional spaces.

The Power of Storytelling

We collaborate with Indigenous communities to capture and share their oral histories, profoundly shaping the national dialogue. By highlighting the voices of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members, we provide an authentic, in-depth understanding of our shared history—bringing forth perspectives and detail that textbooks seldom convey. Your audience gains real insights from First Nation, Métis, and Inuit perspectives, connecting with the lived experiences and rich traditions of these communities.

Films & Assemblies

Our films, onsite assemblies, and online presentations are dynamic tools for schools, organizations, and businesses. They dismantle stereotypes, honour Indigenous identities, and foster genuine understanding.

Community Programs

We believe that lasting impact comes from strong, ongoing relationships. Through our extensive networks, we facilitate programs in remote communities, addressing their unique needs and supporting their growth throughout the year.

Your donation ignites storytelling that heals and reconciles, making a real impact across Canada!

Be a catalyst for change. Fuel the story.

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Meet Our Founder & National Director

Crystal Lavallee

A Journey of Rediscovery and Advocacy

Crystal Lavallee founded I Am Compelled Collective in 2014 to address the critical need for recognizing and honouring the First Peoples of this land. Even before discovering her Métis heritage, she felt a profound connection to Indigenous communities, which she now calls home. Learning about her Métis roots later in life deepened her commitment to restoring Indigenous identity and dignity.

Since 2008, Crystal has traveled to over 25 First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities. Her Cree name, "Shining Rock Woman," given by Knowledge Keeper Larry Quinney, symbolizes her advocacy. Crystal’s passion for storytelling, media, and community programs drives her work. Her joy and professionalism is seen through her assemblies, presentations and films. Click here to view our assemblies.

“Love is something you and I must have. We must have it because our spirit feeds upon it. We must have it because without it we become weak and faint.”

~ Chief Dan George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation