Jackie is Anishinaabekwe from Marten Falls First Nation, in Treaty 9 territory. She lives a bicultural life navigating urban and bush landscapes. Time spent on the family trapline immersed Jackie in bush education and connections to land. Jackie is an educator who believes uplifting stories by Indigenousstorytellers need visibility in every classroom. A mother of two, Jackie demonstrates resiliency and understands the importance of sharing Indigenous knowledge with her children. Jackie enjoys creating beadwork and continues writing her stories to share across Turtle Island.