On September 8th, 2013, I walked through the doors of Lone Eagle Treatment Centre, unaware that I was about to embark on the most transformative journey of my life. By the time I left on October 4th, I was not the same woman—I was reborn in spirit, purpose, and love. Lone Eagle didn't just help me recover from addiction—it awakened a deep, ancestral healing that changed the course of my life and my children’s lives forever. Through the sweat lodge ceremonies, I came to understand what it meant to love and care for myself. I was introduced to the power of prayer, and for the first time, I felt connected to the Creator in a way that made me feel held, seen, and guided. The Sundance ceremony became a cornerstone of my healing—both then and now. I left feeling inspired, empowered, and finally believing I was worthy of something better. Brian’s thought-provoking questions and powerful commentaries shook something loose in me—helping me see truths I had been afraid to face. Connie and William stood by my side, not only during my time at the centre, but ever since. Their unwavering support has become part of the spiritual scaffolding that holds me and my family up to this day. Each year, I return to connect with them through the Sundance. It’s more than a tradition— it’s a lifeline. My son, Justice, now Sundances every year. That sacred fire lit at Lone Eagle continues to burn brightly in our home and in our hearts. Because of Lone Eagle, I now live a life rooted in resilience and sobriety. It gave me the strength and clarity to become the Director of Child and Family Services for Bilijk Wolastoqiyik—a role I hold with pride and humility. More importantly, it gave me the tools to break cycles for my children. Some of them now walk the same sober path I do, and that is a gift no words can truly express. Lone Eagle didn’t just change my life—it gave it back to me. And for that, I will be forever grateful. There is no way to repay what I received there, but I live every day trying to honor it—by being present, by being of service, and by carrying this legacy of healing forward.