
Author and Teacher
Get to Know Me
I'm Jessica Outram, citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. I'm a writer and teacher. A proud Auntie of three nephews. A creative, spiritual, and energetic woman. I love writing in the early mornings and walking by the river in the evenings.

What I Do
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I'm the author of The Thing with Feathers (poetry collection) and Bernice and the Georgian Bay Gold (children's novel). By day I work as a centrally assigned Principal of Indigenous Education for a school board in Ontario, supporting K-12 curriculum and individual Indigenous students in nearly 100 schools. I've worked as an educator for almost 25 years. In September 2023 I begin as an instructor at Trent University in the Indigenous Bachelor of Education program.
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My day job is rewarding and I know there is more work for me to do outside of the school system. For over 20 years, I've actively engaged in community in theatres, choirs, galleries, and writing circles. I was the 4th Poet Laureate of Cobourg, Ontario. I've been creating in community for over 30 years. Today, I reside in Peterborough.
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Fundamental Beliefs About Creativity
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Everything is connected in some way to lessons in the natural world.
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Everyone is creative.
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Every time creativity is practiced, it grows.
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Communities
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Member of the League of Canadian Poets
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Member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada
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Spirit of the Hills Arts Association
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Education
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Master of Arts, Adult Education and Community Development (University of Toronto)
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Bachelor of Education (Queen's University)
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours): English and Cultural Studies (Trent University)
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Principal's Qualification 1 and 2 (University of Toronto)
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Supervisory Officer's Certificate (Lakefield University)
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Reiki, Level 2 Practitioner​
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you offer in-person sessions or classes?
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Check back in 2024. The sessions are on hold for now as I focus on other areas.
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Why are appointments only available in the evenings and on weekends (EST)?
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This is a part-time business located in Ontario. ​
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Are you accepting new individual clients?
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Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.​
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Do you support corporate clients?
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Not at this time. My focus is on helping individuals.​
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