Heidi is an MA candidate at the Frost Centre for Canadian and Indigenous Studies at Trent University and resides in Michi Saagig Anishinaabek territory. Her MA research centres on the importance of Manoomin (Wild Rice) gathering to intergenerational relationships and well being. Heidi shares a great love and appreciation for our ecological relations and plans to continue learning about her own relationship with Manoomin as well as to continue working in support of the ongoing ecological restoration work by Michi Saagiig Knowledge Holders and fellow Nogojiwanong community members that bring youth and elders together through creative and collaborative community based projects.