This week, we're exploring the vital role of matriarchs in Indigenous communities. With Lori Campbell, a respected Two-Spirit Montreal Lake Cree Nation member and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto, we dive into the world of Indigenous women's leadership.

Lori's research focuses on how Indigenous leadership is changing, especially in Canadian universities. More Indigenous women are taking on senior roles, challenging old ways and bringing Indigenous perspectives to the forefront. She shows us how matriarchs lead with consensus, taking a holistic view that includes everyone and everything. They use storytelling to pass on wisdom, unite communities, and inspire resilience.

But Lori also talks about the challenges. Colonial history has silenced matriarchal voices