Deidre Havrelock

Deidre Havrelock is a children’s author and a screenwriter. She is a member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation, but grew up in Edmonton, AB with a ghost in her house, a feminist for a grandma, and wishing she had a buffalo for a pet! Deidre is the author of Buffalo Wild!, Why We Dance, The Heartbeat Drum, and Indigenous Ingenuity - co-authored with Edward Kay. She is passionate about writing, raising up readers, reconciliation, and helping others navigate spiritual experiences and beliefs. She often shares her own spiritual journey.


Topics For Kindergarten - Grade 3

  • Story Time: a reading from one of Deidre’s picture books with Q&A to follow.

Topics for Christian Faith Contexts - Youth

  • Testimony Workshop:

    • Learn what a Christian testimony is and spend time writing your own personal testimony.

  • Story Time & Prayer: Hear Deidre’s personal testimony.

    • Deidre is a modern- day Mary Magdalene. Her story of deliverance is a celebration of
      perseverance, friendship, and faith in Jesus. 

Topics for Leaders - Adults

  • Testimony Workshop:

    • Learn what a Christian testimony is and spend time writing your own personal testimony.