Healing is not optional. It’s the only way forward.
My work is about what becomes possible when we center humanity in our workplaces, our communities, and our systems.
Myrna McCallum
Myrna McCallum is a Métis and Cree lawyer, speaker, author and the founder of LoveBack™. Her work sits at the intersection of justice, trauma, leadership and the human realities of doing difficult work.
For more than two decades, Myrna has worked with leaders, professionals, organizations and communities to understand what happens beneath the surface of conflict, harm and organizational dysfunction, and what becomes possible when we center humanity.
Centering humanity, together
I Share
Virtual programs, keynotes, conference talks and trainings for leaders, legal teams and organizations ready to do things differently.
I Gather
LoveBack™ retreats and gatherings where we slow down and learn together.
See Upcoming Gatherings →I See
Kinship Guidance Sessions for when you need someone to help you see what's really happening.
Explore Kinship Guidance →The Healing Imperative
Healing is not something we turn to after the work is done. It is part of how we learn to do the work differently.
The Healing Imperative is a body of work about developing the capacity to stay human in the presence of complexity, and to respond to what is actually happening with greater awareness, courage and care.
Conversations on Healing & Justice
Tune in to the podcast changing the way professionals lead, advocate, and care.
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Emotional Justice, Racial Healing and the Work We Must Do with Esther A. Armah
May 22nd, 2026
Honouring the Work
Acknowledged by legal institutions for transformative contributions to justice and victim support.
Bridge Builders Award
Cecilia I. Johnstone Award
Award of Excellence
Game Changer Award
Special Contributor Award
Excellence in Legal Practice & Victim Support
Publications & Contributions
Contributing to the academic and practical evolution of trauma-informed law.
Canadian Law, Indigenous Laws and Critical Perspectives
A critical examination of the relationship between Canadian state law and Indigenous legal orders.
Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer
Essential reading for lawyer resilience, healing, and ethical practice in a high-stress profession.
Justice, Indigenous Peoples, and Canada: A History of Courage and Resilience
Myrna contributed a chapter to this comprehensive volume, exploring the historical and ongoing intersections between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian justice system.
Words from the Community
“This has been by far the most relevant and useful pro D training I have participated in. Thanks so much!”
“The JAT Conference is a great learning event for all interested in supporting and nurturing humanity.”
“Learning from Myrna was a masterclass in authenticity, advocacy and self-reflection.”
