b"Guiding you to successwherever you to successMentoring Indigenous Students are on your journey.CONTENTS Fall 20218 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTBy Mike DeGagn, President & CEO 12 TEACHING FOR THE FUTURE:A conversation with Indspire's new VP of Programs & Student SuccessBy Sarah B. Hood16OPENING THE DOORS:Personal insights on the complex topic of Indigenous educationBy Mike HagerThe Rivers to Success program, with its unique three streams and 20 STUDENT STORIES:customized cultural resources, will provide a strong support system to A conversation with Grady CoutuBy Brandon Meawasigeensure the sustained success of Indigenous students as they graduate INDIGICENTRIC AND INCLUSIVE:28 FRONT OF THE CLASS: 26and go on to become the leaders of tomorrow. Are you:Creating safe and welcoming spaces for Indspires Mike Hager on promoting Indigenous2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous studentseducation to a broader audience By Ali Darnay & Megan Feheley By Matthew Bradford32An Indigenous student whos interested in jump-starting your educational journey? MYTHBUSTERS: Setting the record straight about Indigenous educationAn educator whod like to start enriching your Indigenous students experience?in Canada36 TRADING UP:An established and knowledgeable Indigenous professional whod like to be a A Guiding the Journey Award winner helps Indigenous mentor and guide the next generation of Indigenous leaders? high schoolers build careers in the trades By Andrew Brooks42LASTING SUCCESS: Join Rivers to Success and begin your journey at indspire.ca/riversOne of Indspire's Guiding the Journey Award winners Gail Brant-Terry shares her views on achieving results in Indigenous education By Nikita Weiss Day44 THE STUDENTS JOURNEY:Indspire programs help Indigenous students achieve their right to an education By Julie Wildgoose46 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY 2021indspiration5"