Centering Indigenous Joy

December 9, 2022

As we wrap up the year, we’re centering Indigenous joy as we continue to create positive change. Indigenous joy is good medicine. It helps us heal, build, and connect our communities.

We spoke with a few of our Cohort 12 Native Nation Rebuilders about what Indigenous joy looks like to them and how they’re staying inspired:

Alexandera Houchin

Indigenous joy looks like:

“Playing baaga’adowewin (traditional stick lacrosse). Movement heals and builds.”

What’s keeping you inspired:

“When I first applied for the Rebuilders program, I was looking for inspiration. But, as I’ve been involved, I’ve found an invitation. Invitations change lives, and my life is changed.”