Who is Rev. Sky Starr?
A leader in her field
Rev. Sky Starr has been a resident of Jane/Finch for forty-nine (49) years where she multi-functions as a minister, therapist, grief and trauma specialist, and community advocate.
A True Pillar
She brings a wealth of education, information and diverse approaches to gun violence response and traumatic care, which spans a career of over 39 years.
Her influence and care extends to other communities across the GTA, other provinces and countries.
The Reverend Specializes in the following:
- Crisis response Mediation
- Grief & Trauma Care – Immediate & Post Care
- Prevention & Intervention related to violence – (Focus on gun violence )
- Restorative Justice Sessions
- Mentorship
- Group Facilitation
- Workshops & Therapeutic Interventions
- Student and Community Interfaith Memorials
- TVIC (Trauma & Violence-Informed Care) & Training
- Skills-based Grief & Trauma Support & Training
Working from a trans-cultural perspective, Rev. Sky provides creative, compassionate, and customized care to those who are traumatized by gun, and other forms of violence. She works closely with mothers and families, whose loved ones succumbed to gun violence; children and youth, schools, Colleges, Universities, Communities, Business, Community Organizations and the wider community.
She has been recognized with the following awards
- King Charles III’s Coronation Medal, 2025
- Canada Certificate of Recognition – 2024
- Ambassador For Peace Service Award, 2020
- MYF – Make Your Future Certificate, 2018
- Ambassador For Peace – 2018
- The Universal Peace Federation and the Women’s Federation for Peace, 2018
- Mother Of Magnificence – 2017
- Noble Drew Ali Award, 2017
- Leading Women, Building Communities Recognition Award – 2016
- Volunteers are Gold Award, 2015
- Attorney General’s Victim Services Award of Distinction – 2015
- York West Centennial Citation Award – Dec. 2014
- Role Model & Community Ambassador Award – 2014
- Community Volunteer Award – 2014
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – May, 2012
- Fabulous Woman Of The Year – 2011
- National Champion of Change – 2010
Credentials
Rev. Sky Starr
M.Div. (Master’s of Divinity)
BRE. ( Bachelor of Religious Education)
AEDP-1. (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
CPC. (Certified Professional Coder)
RMFT. (Registered Marriage and Family Therapist)