Alberta-Rose Bear is a Cree First Nation woman from George Gordon First Nation and a recent graduate of the First Nations University of Canada Indigenous Education program. Alberta teaches Grade 1 at George Gordon First Nation. Her culture and heritage will always be deeply rooted in her life.Dr. Kathleen O’Reilly is a professor in the Department of Indigenous Education, Health, and Social Work at First Nations University of Canada. She teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in social justice, language, literacy, and research with Indigenous peoples. Her main areas of research include memories of school, self-study, and Indigenizing the Academy.