b'CONTENTS Issue #2 20258MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTBy Mike DeGagn, President & CEO10STUDENT WELLNESS ADVISORY GROUPPutting Indigenous student voices firstBy Tracie Lost14NATIONAL GATHERING 2025 RECAP Legacy builders in motion By Chyana Marie Sage16THE ROAD THAT LEADS US HOMEThe legacy of Dr. Mike DeGagn By Chyana Marie Sage24 28WEAVING KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTIONCRAFTING A NEW VISIONHow Indspire is transforming education researchIndspire Laureate Edith Loring-Kuhanga dedicates By Stephanie Cunningham-Reimannher life to advancing culturally based education By Andrew St. Germain32GAINING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES Travelling the world taught Judith Hamilton about Canadas Indigenous peoples By Emily Kerr 34A LEGACY THAT SHAPES FUTURESHow one gift can impact generations By Chyana Marie Sage38HOW TRADITION INFORMS INNOVATIONInsights on the power of defining success through your own personal lens By Mallory Rose42THE ART OF BEGINNING AGAIN:DANAKAS JOURNEYBy Chyana Marie SageOn the Cover: Elder Wuttunee and his wife Geri Wuttunee 50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY2025indspiration5'