• Tyler Pelke

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    "Altona" Wins World Documentary Award & Sets Record for Online Views at the 2023 Whistler Film Festival

     

    This true crime documentary examines the far-reaching effects of a deadly attack that shattered a community and the survivor who needed to face his demons in order to overcome them.

     

    The debut feature from the award-winning Affolter brothers, and award-winning Producer Craig Langdon, "Altona" combines stunning animation with never-before-told eyewitness accounts to ask the question, can you forgive what you'll never forget?

     

    Click the view links below to view the "Altona" Trailer and the latest video podcast with True Vine discussing the Documentary, Forgiveness & Adversity.

  • About Tyler

    Learn the story behind the power of living a life of Forgiveness, Mindfulness & Resilience.

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    The Early Days

     

    In November of 1990, at the age of 14, Tyler’s friend Curtis was murdered while he was sexually assaulted, his throat slit, set on fire and left to die by the same attacker. After years of surgical procedures, including skin grafting, Tyler was the key witness in the trial which led to the conviction and life sentence of their attacker.

     

    For years he dealt with survivors guilt and unforgiveness, but refused to believe that an event or circumstance could define him. Over the years, he learned to press on make the most of everyday and committed to helping others, believing there was a reason he was still here.

     

    Featured on the Biography Channel’s acclaimed series - “I Survived”, as well as the latest full feature Documentary "Altona", Tyler tells the compelling story of visiting the man who tried to kill him in prison and finding peace and purpose in life through exploring mental wellness and a journey of forgiveness.

     

    Over 30 years have passed since the attack on Curtis & Tyler, and after serving a life sentence, the high school boy who attacked them that night has since been released from prison.

     

    Over all those years, Tyler has developed a genuine curiosity about understanding mental health & well-being, and continues to grow and explore how we can all live a life to the full everyday. 

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    Professional Speaker

    Based on his experience as a burn/post traumatic growth survivor, first responder and crisis leader, Tyler is a sought after speaker and facilitator having reached audiences as far as Central America.

     

    His goal is simply to help others build resilience through inspiration & education relating to developing our mindfulness and resilience skills. Tyler has had his share of mental health struggles & speaks to audiences about practical steps we can all take to make the most everday, build resilience and face adversity.

     

    Tyler is well versed in small and large group faciliation, as well as delivering keynote, or interactive sessions . His dynamic and interactive approach will inspire audiences to develop a healthy perspective and continue to push forward both personally and professionally.

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    Professional Experience

    Professionally, despite sustaining 3rd degree burns to 25% of his body, Tyler went on to pursue a career as a Firefighter/Primary Care Paramedic and has continued to rise within the ranks of the Canadian fire service over the last 30 years, working today as a Deputy Chief.

     

    Further to his career in Emergency Services, he is also a member of Canada Task Force II (one of 5 national disaster response teams within Canada), where he has had the opportunity to serve in Command and General Staff roles a at the 2011 Slave Lake Wildfires, 2013 Calgary Floods, 2016 Fort McMurray Wildfires, 2021 Yukon Floods, and 2023 Alberta & NWT Wildfires.

     

    Tyler is also an innovation geek - He loves exploring concepts around design thinking, and people centric problem solving. Tyler led a large scale innovation movement within Emergency Services from 2016-2018, which included the development of a large scale innovation community of practice built from grass roots interest in Emergency Services. This provided him invaluable expereince in facilitating groups of diverse people.

     

    He holds a Bachelors of Public Safety Administration and most recently completed his certificate in Diversity & Inclusion through eCornell University.

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  • Topics

    Tyler’s interactive style, his emergency services training and facilitation background make him adaptable to requests of all kinds. Whether it be a keynote, discussion panel or workshop, he is able to work with the client to suit their needs. The basis for all these sessions is grounded in priniciples of mental health & well-being principles for individuals or teams.

     

    Tyler's expereince is related to being proactive in our approach to facing challenges and adversity in everyday life. Our Mind, Body & Spirit need to be in alignment to fully explore ourselves and undersand how to live life to the fullest, regardless of the circumstances.

     

    The key topics Tyler speaks about:

     

    Forgiveness

     

    Building Resilience & Facing Adversity

     

    Mindfullness & Self Care

     

    Culture & Values - Building Teams Intentionally

     

     

  • Blog

    Thoughts, musings, and ruminations.

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