“TOO many times our people are spoken to and about with deficit language and not with strong strength-based language that is filled with aspirations and solutions. This use of deficit language has to change and we have to call it out when we hear and read it. We also need to be a part of changing how we speak about ourselves and the actions we do in our everyday life.

How do we do this? In my opinion it goes back to our own strength and connection in identity with ourselves, community, Country and culture. We need to make aspirations for ourselves and be driven by the core values and connection of our people moving forward. For when we give back with the intent for the wellbeing, safety and growth of others to live full lives, that connection and spirit is priceless and flows on through others with…