b'LEAVES FALLING MOONyou in that messaging, she says. Somevery fulfilling and rewarding. There of this work and what people say can beis no shame in being compensated for triggering, so smudge, take time awayyour knowledge, time and relationships and gain strength to address issues withthe same as non-Indigenous people passion and not anger. Be brave andhave been for many years, she says. courageous to take opportunities thatYou too can make those six figures come your way, even when you didntand provide opportunities to your see it coming or it wasnt on your radar.families that we have not been allowed I believe strongly that we end up whereto do for centuries. Be brave; if you we are needed and where we are meantalways speak your truth, you will never to be, whether it is for a short journey orgo wrong. Your mind doesnt have to a long journey. remember your truth; it sits there. Be true to you and never forget where you Landry adds that making change andcame fromthat is what makes you affecting change one person at a time iswho you are today. Our strategic goal is the restoration and renewal of Indigenous midwifery in Indigenous communities.We advocate to increase access to midwifery care in Indi ur st nous communities that is nd lose to O ge rategic goal is the restoration acrenewal of Indigenous midwifery in Indigenous home and rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing communities.and doing and by working in close collaboration with Indige eous l cate t ers, communiti to s and W n advo ead o increase accessemidwifery care in Indigenous communities that is close to stakeholders.According to Landry, her proudesthome and rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and doing and by working in close collaboration achievements are her children,We support communities in the development with Indigenous leaders, communities and the genuine relationships she hasof midwifery learning ecosystems and diverse stakeholders.educational pathways. developed and the development of theWe support communities in the development Reconciliation Action Plans. of midwifery learning ecosystems and diverse Together, we are re-awakening the practice of educational pathways. Indigenous midwifery and the promise of new life.My children are adults now and all workTogether, we are re-awakening the practice of for community in different ways; they areIndigenous midwifery and the promise of new life.leading for the next generations, andFor more information contact: the IRAPs [Indigenous ReconciliationLeila Monib, Acting Director or Indi e i enousonidwifery F , mor g nformati M contact: Ellen Blais, Director, Indigenous Midwifery leila.monib@aom.on.ca Action Plans] that I have been a part ofellen.blais@aom.on.ca have been a rewarding, growing legacyVisit us online at: ontariomidwives.ca/indigenous-midwiferyVisit us online at: ontariomidwives.ca/indigenous-midwiferyFollow ss nFollow uu othat I believe will provide leadership onfor those who take up the work moving forward, she says.Landry also makes time to get out on the land and encourages other Indigenous women to do the same. Now that it is harvesting season, I enjoy my hours in the bush, looking for that moose to feed my family and extended family for the winter months, Landry says. I mostly enjoy hunting season, as I can sit for hours from sunrise to sunset, listening to the land, the bush and wind. It connects my energy and prepares me for the nonstop continued advocacy and educating.She also encourages Indigenous women leaders to always speak your truth, know your truth and be confident in letting your truth guide you.Always take the time to educate the uneducatedeven when it is hardwith the seven grandfather teachings guiding Ontario Native Womens Association39'