This week, three writers who use the power of poetry to reclaim, repair, and reflect Indigenous self.

Spoken-word poet. Emcee. Community-connector. Those are just three of the titles Zoey Roy holds. Ever since she was in grade 2, this multi-talented Cree-Dene and Métis performer and educator has been using poetry to express herself, move through struggles, and help others connect with each other and themselves.

When Winnipeg's Poet Laureate Duncan Mercredi first heard about the 215 unmarked graves found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential school he could not find the words. But soon, the words found him. Duncan's newest collection is called 215. The Cree/Metis poet speaks truth to power and honours the voices of residential school survivors.

As Canada's Parliamentary Poet, Louise Bernice Halfe Sky-Dancer is asked to write poetry about things like gardens and climate change. But the Cree poet also sees it as an opportunity to tell Indigenous stories and make room for other Indigenous voices.