I am a Dakota/Anishinabe Educational Leader with 25+ years of experience in provincial and federal systems. I'm passionate about Indigenous educational leadership, early literacy, anti-racist education, and facilitation using participatory methods. I hold a Master of Education (Curriculum & Instruction) and I'm a Certified Professional Coach and ICAA Facilitator. Indigenous Knowledge as a Source of Strength and Wisdom; I am a dedicated lifelong learner who thrives on strategic creativity and innovation. I believe in wisdom and strength of my ancestors and the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island and utilize these ways of knowing and being into my education, coaching and facilitation practices.