Sandra is in the process of completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manitoba. She is Anishinaabe on her mothers side, and Scottish, Irish, and English on her fathers side. Sandra grew up in Dauphin River First Nation and is a member of Lake St. Martin First Nation in the Interlake region of Manitoba. Sandra is a mother and grandmother and worked as a Families First Home Visitor for 14 years. She returned to university to explore Indigenous created and led methods of supporting Indigenous families. Sandra’s research focuses on traditional Indigenous child rearing and reclamation of culture to increase wellness and positive cultural identity.