Indigenous scholars strive to produce research to improve Native communities in meaningful ways. They also recognize that long-lasting change depends on effective leadership. This collection showcases innovative research and leadership practices from diverse nations and tribes in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand. The contributors use storytelling to highlight the distinctive nature of Indigenous leadership, which finds its most powerful expression in embodied concepts such as land, story, ancestors, and elders. These vibrant narratives give a voice to the wives, mothers, and grandmothers who are using their knowledge to mend hearts and minds and to build strong communities. "This book is an essential addition to Indigenous scholarship that enriches the literature on community leadership, healing, and growth." - Sheila Carr-Stewart, Professor, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan "This book is an essential addition to Indigenous scholarship that enriches the literature on community leadership, healing, and growth."―Sheila Carr-Stewart, Professor, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan Gives a voice to the Native women in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand who are building outstanding leadership practices in Indigenous communities. Indigenous scholars strive to produce research to improve Native communities in meaningful ways. They also recognize that long-lasting change depends on effective leadership. This collection showcases innovative research and leadership practices from diverse nations and tribes in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand. The contributors use storytelling to highlight the distinctive nature of Indigenous leadership, which finds its most powerful expression in embodied concepts such as land, story, ancestors, and elders. These vibrant narratives give a voice to the wives, mothers, and grandmothers who are using their knowledge to mend hearts and minds and to build strong communities. Indigenous scholars strive to produce research to improve Native communities in meaningful ways. They also recognize that long-lasting change depends on effective leadership. This collection showcases innovative research and leadership practices from diverse nations and tribes in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand. The contributors use storytelling to highlight the distinctive nature of Indigenous leadership, which finds its most powerful expression in embodied concepts such as land, story, ancestors, and elders. These vibrant narratives give a voice to the wives, mothers, and grandmothers who are using their knowledge to mend hearts and minds and to build strong communities. Carolyn Kenny is a professor of human development andIndigenous studies at Antioch University. Tina NgaroimataFraser , a Maori scholar, is an assistant professor in theSchool of Education at the University of Northern British Columbia,where she also teaches in the School of Nursing and in the FirstNations Studies program.