b'CONTENTSFALL/WINTER 2023FEATURES10I THE POWER OF GIVING Michelle Derosier and Ma-Nee Chacaby, when friends become family By Louise BigEagle14I THE WOMAN BEHIND RED SKY 10 18I PERFORMANCE Sandra Laronde counters colonial narratives through performing artsBy Anna-Liza BadalooBUILDING BACK STRENGTHThe NIWRC pulls out all the stops to protect Indigenous women and empower them to take charge of their destinyBy Bryan HansenMichelle22I A CHANGING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Prioritizing Indigenous womens health to ensure strong families and healthy communities Derosier and 23I By Matthew BradfordWHEN THE WORLD SHUT DOWN Challenges faced by Indigenous Women during the COVID-19 pandemicMa-Nee Chacabys28By Bryan HansenI TRAGIC DEATHS DRIVE QUESTS story is one ofFOR CHANGE Preventable deaths of Indigenous women spark calls to action regarding systemic racism in healthcare By Matthew Bradford & Kelly Parkerrespect and32I THE TALENTED TAALRUMIQKeeping fur traditions alive in an anti-fur world is a key part of the mutual love Inuvialuit artists missionBy Anna-Liza Badaloo36I WALKING IN TWO WORLDS Elder Whabagoon believes in the significance of listening to youth,water and the land32 40I By Sarah B. HoodTHE REBIRTH OF TRADITIONALINDIGENOUS PRACTICES A movement to return to traditional Indigenous birthing practices By Nikita Weiss Day 42I THRIVING THROUGH SPORTWith the return of the North American Indigenous Games, Indigenous women are engaging in sport and improving their wellnessBy Kelly ParkerIN EVERY ISSUE6I Message from the President8IMessage from the Chief Executive Officer 46I Professional Services DirectoryOn the Cover: Ma-Nee Chacaby (left) with Michelle Derosier. Photo courtesy of Morningstar DerosierOntario Native Womens Association5'