I've experienced this many times. I'm proud to have come from a long line of strong, powerful women, and to have grown up in a #Matriarchy .

#ancestors
#metis
#ikwe
#metiswoman
#Indigenous #firstnations
#feminist #women #family #ancestry

Note:
The quote featured here was said by Riel shortly before his execution, when a guard asked for a souvenir.

This was my post on other social media for #louisrielday

I'm proud to be a #redrivermetis woman today, and everyday.

#LouisRiel #Metis #RedRiver #manitoba #winnipeg #indigenous #riel #ikwe #mbhistory #canadahistory #fatherofmanitoba #michif

https://familysurvivorscircle.ca/

#familysurvivorscircle has resources for families , friends, and communities touched by #mmiwg2s

Please check out these resources if you need support. It's a difficult time. Take care of yourselves.

#selfcare #indigenous #mmiw2GS #ikwe #womenarepowerful #reddress #firstnations #traumainformedsupport