Lateral Trust: What We Build When We Choose a Different Way

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Lateral violence is one of the most painful legacies of colonialism in Indigenous communities. It shows up as gossip, shaming, gatekeeping belonging, exclusion, and the quiet conflicts that erode trust from the inside. Almost everyone recognizes it. Very few of us have had the tools to do something about it.

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This session names lateral violence as a structural consequence of colonialism, not a failing of Indigenous Peoples, and introduces the lateral trust framework: four interconnected practices that communities, workplaces, and governance teams can begin building today. Participants leave with a shared vocabulary for talking about lateral violence without shame and a concrete understanding of what lateral trust looks like in practice.

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Available as a keynote, half-day workshop, or full-day facilitated session. Every session is designed for the specific community, organization, or team it serves.

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Who This Work Is For

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First Nations governments and governance teams. Indigenous organizations and non-profits. Education professionals and school district staff. Health and community wellness organizations. Conferences and professional development events.

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Get in Touch

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To book a speaking engagement or discuss a workshop for your organization, contact Gabby at gabby@gabbyhillis.ca.