b"12 CONTENTSSPRING/SUMMER2020FEATURES12I THE HEALING POWER OF ARTChristi Belcourt reveals how art can promote healingin a troubled world By Millie Knapp16I THE ART OF REMEMBERING ONWA embraces art to heal the wounds and sorrow caused by MMIWG By Sarah B. Hood22I A TREE, A HOPE ANDArt in and of itself isA PUSH FOR ANSWERS A Thunder Bay Police constable launches Tree of HopeBy Kim Wheelernot healing unless it's26I SINGING HER SONG Artist Leona Skye finds liberation in her art and in sharing combined with the ideas andher human trafficking storyBy Charnel Anderson32I THE POWER OF THE NEEDLE the heart of the people Textile projects bring together women to healthrough craftwork By Sarah B. HoodChristi Belcourt Mtis Artist 36IA SYMPATHETIC EARAfter losing her mother to violence, Bryanne Machimityhelps others copeBy Charnel Anderson38IPLANNING FOR SAFETYA safety booklet helps sufferers of family violenceBy Charnel Anderson41I REDEFINING INDIGENOUS WOMEN A social media campaign shines a positive light on Indigenous women 32 36 44I By Matthew BradfordONTARIOS INDIGENOUS CATERERChef Hiawatha Osawamick puts native cuisine38 on the culinary map IN EVERY ISSUE7I Message from the President10I Message from the Executive Director46I Professional Services DirectoryOn the Cover: Artwork by Mtis artist Christi Belcourt titled Joy"