Why I'm here.

This space can be credited to my sister. During this covid period, she knows how much time I have given to writing down my thoughts. She also knows how much I love writing. In high school, English was always my favorite class because I enjoyed writing essays. And now, in a time of smartphones, most of my thoughts end up as notes on my mini computer and have never really been given the freedom to fly. So here we are, a blog born out of a time where we are all forced to spend a little more time in our heads. It’s no secret that this last year (2020) has stripped us down. I know it has been painful for many, to confront fears and to address issues that had been thrown on the backburner, but it has also allowed space for us to learn who we really are. Who are we if the world doesn’t know me? What value do I have if I don’t spend time with friends? What purpose do I have outside of my job? What is my greatest identity? I wanted to create a space that allowed me to write down my unfiltered thoughts that would allow me to critically think about the topics of race, culture, spirituality, history, identity and harmony. It matters to me that I share some of these thoughts as both an Indigenous and non-Indigenous woman. It matters to me that I think critically about my faith growing up in a white evangelical church and what that means for me as an Anishnawbe woman. It matters to me that I speak up on matters of injustice for my Cree people. It matters to me that I share the history of our country and how it deeply effects all people of our country not just the privileged. It matters to me that I know who I am, and that I was created for purpose.

My hope for anyone reading along is that they come with open hearts and minds, and that we can engage one another in healthy loving conversation. May we never stop growing and learning. May our humanness unite us and propel us towards harmony, hope and reconciliation.