kinanâskamonitawâw

I am grateful to you all

Culturally it is important for me to recognize mentors who has supported me to grow into the scholar and human I am today. I have learned from so many people and many who continue to influence my work. The following are special mentions of significant supporters and influencers in my life, in the order they began walking with me on my journey. I can honestly say I would not be the same person or scholar without their time, care, energy, and teachings.

I am inspired by Jo-Ann Archibald’s concept of “Hands back, Hands forward” in sharing these folks with you.

kinanâskamonitawâw to all of those who have supported me to become the best language advocate, researcher and writer I can be.

Jo-Anne Lee

Christine Welsh

Jessica Ball

Monique Gray Smith

Kim Anderson

Leanne Hinton

Jan Hare

Patsy Duff

Late Carl Leggo

Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem

Graham Hingangaroa Smith

Marie Battiste

Anne Marshall

Helen Raptis

Ewa Czaykowska-Higgins

Marianne Ignace

Late T’łat’laḵuł Trish Rosborough

Joan Greyeyes

Charlotte Loppie

Jackie Ballantyne