Today's Mantra: Remember who the F you are. 🧘🏾‍♀️

If we're ever at the same gathering and you feel uncomfortable for any reason, come find me. We will figure out a plan to keep you safe together. Auntie's got you!

"Counter-hegemonic knowledge generation" (Dei & Adhami, 2021). There is a name for the instances I create silence in my doctoral classes after I speak. Who knew? 🤷🏽‍♀️😆

And so begins my adventure as a public official serving in local government as a trustee on the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools Board of Education. I was appointed on Monday, 10/10/22...Indigenous Peoples Day! #MeetMtP #LocalGov #education

Congratulations, Melissa, on your appointment as Mt. Pleasant Public School Board of Education Trustee! Melissa Isaac (Saginaw Chippewa) was in our second class of the #NativeLeadershipInstitute, and is our first alum to be appointed to public office! #BuildNativePower

Miigwetch Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II for seeing me! I've never had more opportunities to engage civically than I have under your admin! Your att to Tribal affairs, sovereignty, and meaningful Tribal consultation is appreciated! I canvassed part of the rez for you! ❤️✊🏾

What the? 🤦🏽‍♀️ Wow ABC News Live Add that to the list of dehumanizing factors that we will have to contend with.

25% of "the rez" canvassed, so far! Miigwetch to all of my relatives for being super cool and taking the time to talk with me about the importance of 'The Native Vote." Get to the polls on 11/8/22. Our vote matters! ❤️✊🏾 Governor Gretchen Whitmer Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II #SkoVOTE #NativeVote2022

Congratulations to all of the Native candidates on the ballot today. We are so proud of you. Thank you for representing our communities. Decisions about us will not be made without us. We are claiming our rightful seats at the table. #BuildNativePower #NativeVote #NativeVote2022

Sometimes I can't believe this is real life. 🥰 Miigwetch Gizhemnidoo, Nookmisak, Nimishomsak. Miigwetch.

Miigwetch First Lady Melania Trump for the invitation to this beautiful, first-ever, Native American Heritage Month Celebration. It was my honor to help Indigenize the White House.

"If you could spend time with anybody famous, who would it be?" My answer has always been and continues to be Dan Rather Everyone is always surprised by that. It really would be a dream come true. If Twitter is ending might as well shoot my shot. Hit me up Dan!

Boozhoo from the land of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. It's a great day to spend time, in relationship, with my Anishinaabek relatives. I'm looking forward to listening and learning about the educational experiences of your greatest asset....Indigenous Learners!

"Run. Hide. Fight." Educators and students know these directions. We've been trained over and over again. You hope to never have to use them. 💔To my friends whose children attend #MSU that are terrified for their children, I'm praying so hard for you all. #michiganstate

💚🤍Students, friends, family, and community members of Michigan State University PLEASE seek mental health support even if you think you don't need it. Trauma can he sneaky. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #michiganstateuniversity

💚🤍Educators, students, and anybody watching the #MSU news unfold. Secondary Traumatic Stress is a real thing. You didn't have to be directly involved to experience trauma. Please seek mental health support. Your mental wellness is important. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport

Together we're breathing a collective sigh of relief as #SCOTUS renders a historic decision, safeguarding #ICWA. This crucial ruling upholds the protection of Native children & families, preserving cultural heritage & ensuring a rightful place within their tribes.

#ICWA Stands! Earlier this morning, the Supreme Court voted 7-2 to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act! Thank you, Secretary Deb Haaland Tribal sovereignty wins! Read more at ictnews.org/news/supreme-c…

✨TODAY IS A GREAT DAY TO BE INDIGENOUS ✨ Today is a monumental victory for Indian Country as this decision reaffirms the inherent rights of Tribal Nations to be involved in the child welfare matters regarding their citizens. The future is Indigenous! #HaalandvBrackeen

“In the not-so-distant past, Native children were stolen from the arms of the people who loved them. *** The Indian Child Welfare Act was our Nation’s promise: never again.” - President Biden