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Action Homelessness Indigenous Social justice Wisdom Writing

Giwaabamin – I see you

In Zulu, a primary greeting is Sawubona, which means “I see you.” In Ojibwe, it translates to Giwaabamin. We all need to be seen and heard. Sometimes this requires us looking beyond our own perceptions and misconceptions to see what is truly possible.

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Community Family First Nations Indigenous Lessons

Welcome Home

The Sagkeeng Sundance “Family” gathered for a photo after the ceremony, held this past June. You can find me, in my beautiful skirt, off to the right.