Media and Publications

How Belonging Matters Reached 2.5 Million People…

Initially entitled “Finding Home,” Belonging Matters was used as the framework for the Elder Financial Abuse Awareness Project, a regional initiative in British Columbia.

Over the 1.5-year project, the Elder Financial Abuse participants brought their learning and insights to their local communities through direct connections (presentations, skits, orientations, and public speaking videos).

The project was also widely covered by the media through TV, newspapers, articles, and radio. Combined, this Belonging Matters project had an estimated reach of 2.5 million people.

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Intercultural Strategies: In the Media

Jessie is happy to work with you to bring the message of Belonging Matters to your viewing/listening community. She has been featured on TV and radio shows, magazines, podcasts, and online shows. Below, you'll find a chart of Jessie Sutherland’s media appearances and publications.

Press Releases

What Media Hosts Are Saying...

Nav Nagra

Communications & Marketing Manager, Take a Hike Foundation

“

[Jessie’s] episode is still a frequently shared favourite.

Jessie Sutherland was an absolute joy to have as a guest on Vantage Point's podcast, From Our Vantage Point. Jessie brought her expertise on how to create belonging and unity on boards and within organizations. She shared with our audience the importance of establishing a sense of belonging as a team and the impact it can have.

Jessie's valuable knowledge is still shared today as her episode is still a frequently shared favourite.

Rod Janz

Podcast/Video Consulting

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I would gladly interview her again.

It was a pleasure to interview Jessie for the Get Inspired Talks podcast. She is an engaging and informative guest and has a real passion for what she is doing. She came prepared and did a great job of sharing the interview once it was published. She has remained in contact, which has been wonderful. I would gladly interview her again.

Tom Dutta

Film/Radio Producer, Host of The Quiet Warrior Show

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Her narrative and stories are well researched and most importantly, relatable to the world.

I saw Jessie on stage taping a TEDx talk and was compelled to interview her on my Radio Show. There are egocentric people and then there's Jessie...authentic and egoless. She has taken a lifetime of experiences, both locally and with a world view, and turned both good and traumatic events into empowerment.

Her body of work fascinates me and spans across the topics of culture, belonging, anti-bullying and much more. Her narrative and stories are well researched and most importantly, relatable to the world. I recommend any company or organization that believes "tending to our belonging can transform the world" and create business and personal success and happiness. Engage her for a coffee to find out Who she is, What she has, and Why you should care to engage her.

Chantal Boisse

M365 Trainer & Public Speaking Expert

“

She shared so much value to listeners in such a true and authentic way.

I first got to know Jessie as my guest on my podcast, focused on women embracing public speaking. She is a fascinating woman with a wealth of experience and skills in building a culture of belonging. What a pleasure it was to learn about her public speaking stories!

She shared so much value to listeners in such a true and authentic way. We had such a great time that Jessie eventually came to me so we could co-create her visuals for a big UNESCO event she was speaking to. That is when I got an even deeper sense of how skilled she is to bring people together, whatever their social and cultural differences.

Any individuals in need to learn more about a culture of belonging, or organisations needing to bring their teams closer together culture-wise should consider bringing in Jessie. They will get a novel and effective new way to look at their own culture of belonging.

Don Shafer

Executive Producer, The Conversation Lab

“

This is one of the most popular episodes...

As a broadcaster, journalist, and life-long learner, one of my most memorable conversations has been with Jessie as we tackled the many systemic issues facing our community and our world.

She understands how to have difficult conversations, how to champion our vulnerabilities and applaud our successes. Jessie encourages the best in all of us, not through critique but by recognizing and addressing the better parts of us. It’s this rare and exceptional gift that I have observed when we were on the air and no doubt why the feedback was so exceptional.

This is one of the most popular episodes at theconversationlab.ca with hundreds of downloads and listens as a weekly podcast.

Jessie Sutherland in the Media

Media / Organization	Topic (& Link)	Date
Initiatives of Change Canada	"National Consultation in Ottawa Co-creating a New Roadmap for the Future of IofC Canada" 2023 Annual Report (p.5)	2023
BC Achievement Foundation	Encouraging Diversity and a Culture of Belonging	2023-11-29
The Scrivener	Leadership Tips for Conflict Situations	2023
Vancouver Coop Radio: The Conversation Lab	Jessie Sutherland: Intercultural Strategies	2023-07-23
Raise a Dream Training & Consulting	Jessie Sutherland: Raising Dreams & Building Belonging	2023-05-23
Richmond News	Richmond Resident Recognized for Fighting Against Stigma and Promoting Inclusion	2023-05-06
Richmond Sentinel	Richmond Resident Nominated for BC Achievement Award	2023-05-04
NationTalk	BC Achievement Foundation Names Recipients of the 20th Annual Community Award	2023-05-02
BC Achievement Foundation	BC Achievement Foundation names Recipients of the 20th annual Community Award	2023-05-02
HoneyBook \| Rising Tide	How to Create a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace	2022-08
TAP: Tech & People Network	How to Create Cultural Belonging in the Workplace	2022-03-07
ShoutOut DFW	Meet Jessie Sutherland	2022-02-08
The Scrivener	Recovering From Con Artists: Seniors Share Their Stories (Reprint)	2021
CHNL 610 AM: Kamloops Radio	Addressing Racism From the Inside Out	2020-11-12
Initiatives of Change International	Building Trust In Times of Crisis	2020-04-30
BCCIE in partnership with SIETAR BC	Building Unity: Addressing Xenophobic Attitudes and Behaviours	2020-04-29
Vancouver Coop Radio: The Conversation Lab	Intercultural Strategies: A Road Map for Community Change	2020-02-06
The Quiet Warrior Show	Radical Emotional Composting…Growing the Gold and Composting the Pain with Jessie Sutherland (Ep. #70)	2019-01-29
From Our Vantage Point	The Belonging Lens: How to Transform Boards Towards Deeper Unity	2019-01-22
The Tamarack Institute	Keys to Success: Resident Led Community Change Webinar	2018-12-06
WIPS (Women In Public Speaking)	Empowering Women to Take the Stage	2018-11-16
Get Inspired Talks	The Power of Belonging and Values	2018-11-15
The Tamarack Institute	How A Belonging Lens Can Transform Our Strategies And Impact	2018-10-12
Funky Thinkers	Boys Will Be Boys... / Radical Emotional Composting	2018-10-11
12MinConvos with Engel Jones	12-Minute Conversation with Jessie Sutherland (Ep. 202)	2018-07-05
TEDx Talks	How to Belong in a Rapidly Changing World	2018-05-01
The Vancouver Courier	Elder Financial Abuse Victims Become Agents of Change	2011-03-30
The Vancouver Sun	Community Projects Shine Light on Financial Abuse of Elders	2011-03-25
CTV News	Elder Financial Abuse Project	2011
Shaw TV	Elder Financial Abuse Project	2011
South Vancouver Seniors Council (Winter 2011, Issue 22)	News & Views: Elder Financial Abuse Dialogue Project	2011
Radio Canada	Elderly Newcomers Learn to Protect Themselves Against Financial Abuse	2010-11-01
The Scrivener	Recovering From Con Artists: Seniors Share Their Stories	2010
The Independent Times	A Free "Finding Home" Workshop for Seniors	2009
IofC: Initiatives of Change	Finding Home	2008
The AFRO News	Finding Home: Belonging, Connection & Community	2007-04
The Source	Home is Where the Earth Is	2007-02
IofC: Initiatives of Change	Finding Home: Belonging, Connection & Community	2007
The Scrivener	Worldview Skills by Jessie Sutherland	2006
Initiatives of Change International	Dealing with Denial	2006-04-01
InterChange4Peace	Grassroots Peacebuilding in Action and Dialogue	2005
NDHR Newsletter	National Day of Reconciliation & Healing Newsletter (Issue 02)	2004-08
NDHR Newsletter	National Day of Reconciliation & Healing Newsletter (Issue 01)	2004-06
Cantilevers	Moving Beyond Entrenched Positions	1999
Nation	Working Together, Respecting the Differences	1996-09-27

Publications, Resource Guides & Workbooks

Sutherland, Jessie. (2020). 3 Steps to Build a Culture of Belonging. Intercultural Strategies Publications.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2020). Addressing Racism From the Inside Out. Intercultural Strategies Publications.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2020). Being a Belonging Champion. Intercultural Strategies Publications.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2020). Engage Diversity: Convening Tools and Practices. Intercultural Strategies Publications.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2020). Essential Worldview Skills for a Rapidly Changing World. Intercultural Strategies Publications.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2020). How to Unleash Dormant Talents. Intercultural Strategies Publications.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2020). Roadmap for Community-Led Change. Intercultural Strategies Publications.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2019). Belonging Matters Conversations Facilitator Guide. Intercultural Strategies Publications.

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Past Publications

Sutherland, Jessie. (2012). Doorways To Home: Indigenous – Newcomer Neighbourhood Dialogues. Canadian Issues.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2007). Finding Home: Belonging, Connection and Community. A Discussion Paper. Vancouver: Simon Fraser University Dialogue Programs.
Sutherland, Jessie & Whittington, Barbara. (2007). “Re-Thinking Responsibility.” A Legal Handbook for the Helping Professional (M. Uhlemann & D. Turner, Eds.). Victoria.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2005). Worldview Skills: Transforming Conflict From The Inside Out. Sooke: Worldview Strategies Publications.
Sutherland, Jessie (researcher / writer). (2004). National Day of Healing and Reconciliation Newsletters. Issues #1 & #2. Newsletter Issue 1 | Newsletter Issue 2
Sutherland, Jessie (researcher / writer). (2003). First Nations Dispute Resolution Annotated Bibliography. Institute For Dispute Resolution: University of Victoria.
Sutherland, Jessie. (2002). Colonialism, Crime, and Dispute Resolution: A Critical Analysis of Canada’s Aboriginal Justice Strategy. Author.
Sutherland, Jessie. (1999). Moving Beyond Entrenched Positions: A Dialogue for a Pluralistic and Unified Quebec. Cantilevers, an international journal on peace-building initiatives.
Sutherland, Jessie. (1992). A Tale of Campus Violence, A Tale of Resistance. Kinesis.
Sutherland, Jessie. (1989). NATO Jets Attack Innu’s Peace. Gleaner.