Cody Coyote - Testimonials

Testimonials

“Teachers consistently praised your ability to adapt on the fly. You adjusted your content when time was tight, and that flexibility made a real difference. Students stayed engaged and even helped lead the conversation themselves. We noticed the same things from our end. You bring a warm, open presence that puts students at ease right away. You set clear ground rules, used relatable examples, and shared personal stories that connected with the kids. When classrooms got restless or challenging, you stayed calm and handled it with care. You encouraged participation without ever forcing it, and you made a point of celebrating students throughout.” - Connected North

“Thank you so much for such a dynamic workshop. There were so many key elements (anti-bullying, toxic masculinity, violence prevention, consent, -to name a few) incorporated in 1 hour. so powerful! Not to mention, fun and engaging. It's one thing to speak about a topic, it's another to keep it interactive and interesting. You are a talented facilitator and artist.” - Mikaella Goldsmith, Spiritual and Community Animator- English Montreal School Board

“You have an incredible capacity to hold space with audiences of any ages. Your message and your story are inspiring to kids and adults alike. Your life experience, honesty and openness create a memorable learning experience which has lasting effects.” - Dr. Melissa Proietti, Assistant Director Champlain College Vermont - Montreal Campus

“Cody is a natural storyteller who interweaves his teachings with so much love, kindness, honesty and vulnerability that even though the topics are challenging, even though some of the truth can be uncomfortable, he ensures that you feel welcomed, that you feel called in, that you are encouraged to join the fight to help make things better. Vulnerability is Cody's superpower. You cannot listen to him without being moved.” - Lindsey Barr, Founder, World-Changing Kids

“No matter what students are going through they can find themselves in the stories Cody shares.” - Indigenous Graduation Coach - Indigenous Education Learning Team, OCDSB

“Cody Coyote's presentation was inspiring and deeply moving, and reinforced for me how important it is for children and youth to have access to musical and artistic experiences. Cody was warm and engaging, and provided the participants of our virtual workshop with a safe space to consider their own past experiences. Through sharing his personal stories and his music, Cody conveyed important messages that I hope all students and educators will have the opportunity to hear. Thank you, Cody!” - Sharon Tikiryan, Youth4Music Program Manager, Coalition for Music Education in Canada

“Your caring nature made it very easy for students to relate and open up to you. It was wonderful hearing all the questions and admiration they have for you. The conversations you led were brave, well informed and important. ” - Lisa Prinn, Manager Education & Activation, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

“You are a talented artist and a caring person who advocates for youth in and from the child welfare system.” - Cathy Murphy, Executive Director of Child and Youth Permanency Council of Canada

“The local middle and high school as well as youth detention center would greatly benefit from a presentation from Cody. The government should send him to visit all communities in Nunavut as I know they would love it and he is a positive role model and an example of hope and perseverance.” - Sharon Nowlan, PSAC-Nunavut Employees Union