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About Cheyenne

Cheyenne Jones is a speaker, educator, and anti-trafficking advocate dedicated to strengthening how individuals, organizations, and systems understand and respond to human trafficking.

She has served as a Human Trafficking Navigator with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, contributed to Nova Scotia's first Human Trafficking Action Plan, and worked directly with trafficked youth and vulnerable young people in community and care environments. Her work has informed initiatives across government, law enforcement, education, and the community sector.

Cheyenne was appointed to the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women in recognition of her expertise in human trafficking prevention and response—one of the Minister's key focus areas.

Her work is grounded in the belief that every person has inherent value, worth, and dignity, and that no one should be bought, sold, or exploited for the benefit of another.

Drawing from lived experience, frontline practice, and systems-level insight, Cheyenne's training has informed policy, strengthened frontline response, and advanced prevention efforts across Nova Scotia.

Where This Work Began

This was more than a speech—it marked the beginning.

In 2018, Cheyenne publicly shared her story for the first time at the Nova Scotia Provincial Leadership Prayer Breakfast.

That moment became a response to a deeper call—to confront exploitation, speak truth, and lead change.

Watch the moment it started.

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Nova Scotia’s Dirty Little Secret

Human Trafficking in Our Communities

This keynote explores the realities of human trafficking in Nova Scotia, including teh systematic barries that impact prevention, identification, and response. Cheyenne challenges individuals and organizationsCheyenne exposes the systematic barriers that keep survivors unseen and unsupported—and challenges individuals and organizations to address their role in either sustaining or disrupting exploitation.

Available for keynotes, training, and advisory.

What people are saying

Trusted by leaders across law enforcement, education and community services.

“We invited Cheyenne to deliver a lunch-and-learn session for our team, and the impact was immediate. Many of our staff had limited exposure to the realities of human trafficking and Cheyenne brought clarity, depth, and practical insight that was both eye-opening and directly applicable to our work. She is a knowledgeable and impactful facilitator, and I would highly recommend her training to teams working on the front lines”.

—Virginia White, Correctional Service of Canada

“I have had the chance to interact and collaborate with Cheyenne over the past year and she has impressed me with her devotion and commitment to the greater good, especially in supporting youth at risk. She is an accomplished speaker, able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and inspires others through her empathy and leadership. I fully expect her to continue contributing meaningfully to our community”.

—Jean-Michel Blais, Former Chief, Halifax Regional Police

“I’ve invited Cheyenne to our school on multiple occasions to support at-risk youth, and she consistently goes above and beyond. Youth are drawn to her authenticity and vulnerability. Cheyenne has a unique ability to connect with those involved in the sex trade in ways others cannot. She’s a passionate, adaptable and strong advocate for youth”.

—Guidance Councellor, Halifax Regional Center for Education

Lunch & Learn, Correctional Services Team

Strategic Training & Advisory

Equipping professionals to recognize and respond to human trafficking. with clarity and confidence.

A high-impact foundational training that builds a clear understanding of how sex trafficking presents in local and national contexts.
This session equips participants to recognize patters of exploitation, identify risk factors, and understand how trafficking operates in real-world environments.
An in-depth training on how individuals are recruited, manipulated, and controlled within trafficking situations.
This session explores key tactics and the psychological dynamics that sustain exploitation, equipping participants to recognize and respond effectively.
Advanced training for professionals working with individuals impacted by human trafficking and complex trauma.
This training focuses on navigating high-risk situations, understanding survivor responses, and applying trauma-informed approaches across legal, social service, and frontline settings.

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BUYER BEWARE™ Conference: Addressing Demand Within Human Trafficking

In response to the lack of accountability for sex buyers in Halifax and across Canada, Cheyenne co-founded the 2019 Buyer Beware™ Conference alongside Lia Renaud to address the role of demand within human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Held at Saint Mary’s University, it became the first conference of its kind in Atlantic Canada to address the demand side of human trafficking.

The event brought together law enforcement, legal professionals, health practitioners, and community leaders—from across Nova Scotia and beyond—including keynote speaker Victor Malarek—for critical conversations on prevention, accountability and systematic response.