Laws of Matriarch

Good morning, beloved community! Today is a new dawn, a fresh opportunity to embrace the beauty around us. May your day be filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. ❤️  Yesterday, my heart was heavy with worry for my mother, who has crossed the threshold of 80 years. In those moments of uncertainty, I turned to prayer, and the weight began to lift, reminding me of the strength we hold when we lean on our traditions and one another. I sincerely apologize to anyone I may have unintentionally hurt with my words during times of stress. Thank you to the incredible women who have surrounded me with your support, strength, and prayers. Your kindness empowers us all. ❤️  Life can throw us challenges that feel insurmountable, but it’s in those moments we find our resilience. My yea’a taught us to honor and listen to our elders, even when their voices are raised in anger. Their words are rooted in love and concern, a testament to their care for our futures. We are truly blesse...

--- Dear Guardians of Our Children, I am writing with a heart heavy for my granddaughter Dax’gyet, who has been away from her family for what feels like an eternity. At just 10 months old, and having faced the challenges of being born early, she has shown strength that runs deep in our people. It’s time for her to be home, surrounded by love and heritage. Dax’gyet is currently in foster care with a nurturing family in Surrey. They are caring individuals, and I appreciate their role in helping her thrive during those crucial early months. But she is stable now, and the call of her people is strong. It’s time to bring her back to the warmth of our community, to her true family.  You know as well as I do that our Indigenous communities have faced countless challenges, often compounded by a system that has not treated us fairly. The shadows of the past—residential schools and systemic racism—linger and impact our futures. Many of us carry the weight of these injustices, and it’s an uph...