b'CONTENTS Issue #1 202410MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTBy Mike DeGagn, President & CEO14RETURNING TO WINNIPEG. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEThe National Gathering for Indigenous Education returns to The Gateway to the West By Brandon Meawasige18GETTING TO KNOW JANICE HILL A lifelong champion of Indigenous education By Bryan Hansen44VISIONS OF THE FUTURE, ROOTS IN THE PAST24MEDICINE WITH A HUMAN TOUCHCelebrating the 2024 Indspire Awards2024 Indspire Youth Laureate Dr. Jayelle Friesen-EnnsBy Helen Smithhopes to contribute to a more inclusive spaceBy Matthew Bradford 53INSPIRATION AND THE INDSPIRE AWARDSDiscussing the power of education with Indspire 30 Youth Laureate Adam Gauthier RAIN OR SHINENurturing Indigenous Education in Montral at the 2023By Tracie LostNational Gathering for Indigenous Education By Helen Smith 58ROOTED IN RESPECTEMBRACING THE POWER OF SPIRIT JOURNEYS Gratitude to our partners for celebrating 38 Indigenous excellence A teaching guide for educatorsBy Kate EspinaBy Mike Hager60HOW (AND WHY) TO WATCH THE 2024 42 INDSPIRE AWARDSTHE NEW INDSPIRE AWARDSA year-long opportunity for learning, dialogue and inspiration By Brandon Meawasige62 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY2024indspiration5'