b'Message from the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERINNOVATIONS IN STORYTELLINGCora McGuire-CyretteUnder the Strawberry Moon that marks the summer solstice, we are honoured to share with you the stories we have gathered for the 12th edition of She is Wise magazine. The Strawberry Moon is a time to work together with kindness and love, and to turn our focus to strengthening our relationships and supporting one another in all that we do. The stories that have been Chief Executive Officer,shared highlight the crucial ways that Indigenous womens story work is heart work.ONWAIt is from our heart during the Strawberry Moon that we continue to showcase the innova-tive and creative ways that Indigenous women continue to communicate and share ways of knowing and being to ensure our stories, our medicine, continue to lift generations to come. From radio broadcasting to television and organizational development, the stories in this issue highlight the crucial role that storytelling continues to play in our collective healing and survival. In the face of continued oppression, we see how Indigenous women such as Juanita Taylor, Francine Compton and Tina House have been bringing true Indigenous experiences to light throughout their careers in journalism, and how the women behind the newfound Indigenous Media Association of Canada (IMAC) are carving spaces of support for journalists and media creatives alike.We listen to Connie Walker and Kim Wheeler, who are carrying essential conversations through podcasting and making story accessible in much the same way that Elaine Bomberry, Millie Knapp and Gary Farmer did in the early days of Aboriginal Voices Magazine and the Aboriginal Voices Radio Network. And we recognize the work done by and for youth, with women like Crystal Martin, co-founder of Indigenous Geographic, and Michelle Chubb, known online as @indigenous_baddie, who are using their platforms to empower Indigenous voices around the world. In this issue, we also see how communications media opens pathways to other possibilities through the work of entrepreneur and business advocate Geena Jackson and her produc-tion Bears Lair. Diving deep into the world of television and filmmaking, we appreciate the significance of contemporary shows like North of North that are bringing the authenticity and complexity of true Indigenous stories into homes across the country, and we celebrate 25 incredible years of imagineNATIVEs transformative legacy. ONWA is proud to share the stories presented in this issue. It is the storytellers that help us to understand who we are and how we came to be, which is going to ensure we understand our best paths moving forward. 8 Spring/Summer 2025'