Jordin Tootoo

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

• Overcoming Adversity and Finding Hope

  On the ice, Jordin Tootoo was a force: powerful player, fan favourite, and a rising NHL star. Yet, beneath the accolades lay the struggles of a difficult youth, the devastating loss of his brother, and the immense pressure to perform.

  In this raw and honest presentation, Tootoo reveals how his rapid ascent in hockey led to his greatest fall and a painful journey to rebuild his life. His powerful story offers hope and inspiration for anyone navigating setbacks and seeking a renewed path.

  Key takeaways include:

  • Every day presents a choice and you need to choose wisely.
  • Mentors can appear in unexpected forms.
  • The deepest lows often reveal the most profound truths.
  • Your story’s power is in how you shape it.

• The Power to Change One Step at a Time

  Jordin Tootoo’s journey as a young Inuk breaking into the NHL was anything but easy. For every triumph, a heavier challenge followed, yet his resolve to keep moving never wavered.

  Growing up in the North instilled in Tootoo a vital principle: self-care and helping others require relentless progress. This simple truth became his anchor as he navigated the racism, politics, and addiction that marked his extraordinary career.

  In this powerful presentation, Tootoo shares how the foundational lessons of his Northern upbringing can guide you through seemingly impossible barriers.

  Key takeaways include:

  • Life’s victories always come with a cost.
  • The more choices you make the richer your life will be.
  • Worry more about getting stuck and less about being wrong.
  • In the face of uncertainty, always keep moving.