06/21/2026
Today, as we reflect on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we want to share a poem with the permission of writer, Misty-Lee Davis ♡
On Indigenous Day we gather near,
With open hearts and spirits clear,
To honour stories, old and wise,
Passed through generations, beneath these skies.
We honour Elders, strong and true,
Whose teachings help us journey through,
The paths of healing, hope, and grace,
And finding strength in every place.
At Phoenix House we see each day,
How courage helps to light the way,
For women rising from the pain,
Learning how to live again.
Like the eagle soaring high above,
They find their strength, they find their love,
Reclaiming voices once unheard,
Finding power in every word.
The drumbeat echoes, strong and deep,
Awakening dreams they thought asleep,
Reminding all that they belong,
To stories rich, resilient, strong.
Like cedar bending in the storm,
Their spirits heal, their hearts transform,
Rooted firmly in the ground,
With ancient wisdom all around.
Today we celebrate and learn,
The sacred fires that still burn,
The cultures, languages, and ways,
That light our hearts and guide our days.
On Indigenous Day we proudly stand,
Together walking hand in hand,
Honouring the past while looking ahead,
Following the paths our ancestors tread.
And at Phoenix House we witness too,
The beauty born when hearts renew,
For healing, hope, and strength unite,
Like the morning sun’s returning light.
~ Misty-Lee Davis
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