In this reflection, Elyse Dempsey and Bernina Gray explore what it means to reimagine capital through an Indigenous lens. Drawing from ancestral teachings and Indigenous economic histories, they highlight economies rooted in reciprocity, care, and kinship. Centering rematriation and sovereignty, the piece invites funders, partners, and changemakers to reweave systems of wealth to honor relationships, culture, and generational stewardship.

In this reflection, Olivia Roanhorse explores what it would mean to reimagine peer review through a community-led, Indigenous lens. Drawing from lived experience and examples of Indigenous data sovereignty, she challenges the Eurocentric standards that have long defined academic rigor. This piece envisions a more balanced and relational approach to knowledge, grounded in accountability, sovereignty, and collective care.

This November, Vanessa Roanhorse, CEO and Founder of Roanhorse Consulting, LLC, will begin a sabbatical as the firm approaches its ten-year milestone. For nearly a decade, she has led RCLLC in transforming health and wealth systems by centering Indigenous knowledge, leadership, and values. Her sabbatical is a pause for repair, reflection, and regeneration, ensuring the work ahead remains rooted in care, sustainability, and vision for Indigenous futures.