Phyllis Williams is the Chief of Curve Lake First Nation, and she is the second woman elected to the role.
She has 16 years of experience in the First Nation Council and many years of work experience in business, health and social services.
Phyllis prides herself in her belief and persistence to advocate for First Nations and its citizens and to be the voice for those who are unable to speak on their own.
How do some people overcome adversity to achieve personal and professional success?
Find out at “What doesn’t break you makes you stronger”, the fifth annual Peterborough SPEAKS series featuring the stories of six compelling and innovative individuals.
This year’s speakers are Margot Austin (senior design editor, Canadian House & Home), Paul Hickey (President of BrandHealth and golf columnist), Ann Douglas (parenting expert and author), John Boyko (author, historian, and former Dean of Social Sciences at Lakefield College School), Peer Christensen (internationally acclaimed artist), and Phyllis Williams (Chief of Curve Lake First Nation).
The Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation presents “What doesn’t break you makes you stronger” the fifth annual Peterborough SPEAKS series, on Wednesday, April 15, 2014 at The Market Hall (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough).
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with pre-show entertainment with Christopher Dallo and Brian Roman featuring emcee Linda Kash. Speakers begin at 7 p.m. in a question-and-answer format with interviewers Stuart Harrison and Michelle Ferreri.
Tickets are $50, with proceeds from the event supporting mental health therapy programs. For more information, visit www.gphsf.ca.
