Take Your Life Back: A Talk by Cody Demerais

Date: Tuesday, March 11
Time: 1:30–3 pm
Location: Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre

Free and open to the public

About this event

In this powerful and inspiring talk, Cody Demerais shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming life's toughest battles. From battling addictions and mental health challenges to surviving a near-fatal car crash and an attempted suicide, Cody reveals how these experiences became the foundation for his transformation. Now a successful entrepreneur, life coach, and motivational speaker, Cody empowers audiences to break free from the weight of their past and embrace a limitless future. With raw authenticity, he offers a message of hope, resilience, and the belief that no matter how difficult the road has been, anyone can rise above their circumstances and create a life of purpose and success.

Cody Demerais is a proud Métis, a family man, and the 2021 ABEX Award Winner for Young Entrepreneur of the Year through the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. With a passion for helping others, Cody has turned life’s challenges into a platform for empowerment and success. As a dedicated entrepreneur, life coach, and motivational speaker, he is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Through his businesses and personal endeavors, Cody inspires and uplifts those around him, embodying the resilience and determination that define his journey. He frequently travels to various communities to lead life improvement workshops, sharing his story to encourage others to live a Limitless Life. When not on the road, Cody prioritizes family, embracing the role of a present and dedicated father and husband.

This event is presented by the Department of Indigenous Studies, the Gabriel Dumont Research Chair in Métis Studies, the College of Arts and Science Role Model Speaker Fund, the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP), SK-NEIHR, the Indigenous Engagement Platform-CRISM, and Dr. Robert Henry (PhD)—Research Chair In Indigenous Justice And Wellbeing.

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