# The Strength of the Land: An Indigenous Perspective w/ Dr. Kathy Absolon

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Podcast: [Indigenous Medicine Stories: Anishinaabe mshkiki nwii-dbaaddaan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/indigenous-medicine-stories-anishinaabe-mshkiki-nwii-dbaaddaan-6433889)
Published: 2025-01-22T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode features Dr. Kathy Absolon, an Anishinaabe kwe and Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. She is a scholar and leader in Indigenous methodologies, cultural reclamation, and land-based healing. Growing up in the bush, Kathy developed a deep connection to the land and the Creator—experiences that shaped her identity and informed her life's work. Throughout her journey, she has navigated the challenges posed by the education system and the legacy of residential schools within her family, drawing strength from her spiritual relationship with the earth and her commitment to community. Kathy's profound cultural awakening and healing were catalyzed by Indigenous teachings and gatherings, which inspired her to advocate for the indigenization of education. She emphasizes the importance of holistic practices that honor Indigenous knowledge and ways of being. Through her storytelling and scholarship, Kathy inspires others to bring their whole selves into educational and healing spaces, highlighting the collective responsibility to heal from colonial violence and restore cultural identity. https://amshealthcare.ca/

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