Sharlene Webkamigad is an Anishnaabe-Kwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. She is a PhD Candidate in the School of Rural and Northern Health and a tenure-track Assistant Professor at Laurentian University’s School of Indigenous Relations. She also holds a stipendiary appointment at NOSM University. Mrs. Webkamigad has made significant contributions to the helping fields, particularly in the areas of Indigenous health, geriatric care, and culturally responsive healthcare practices. With a background in nursing and Indigenous relations, her work bridges Western medical knowledge and Indigenous ways of knowing, ensuring that healthcare approaches are inclusive, community-driven, and culturally safe for Indigenous populations. Her research and leadership are focused on supporting aging Indigenous populations, developing culturally safer brain health tools, and addressing healthcare disparities through interdisciplinary and community-based research. By integrating Indigenous methodologies—such as learning circles, storytelling, and visual research methods—into nursing, social work, and healthcare studies, she advocates for more holistic and patient-centered care models that honor Indigenous knowledge and traditions. Additionally, Mrs. Webkamigad’s work extends beyond research to education and mentorship, helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals in culturally competent practices. Through her roles as a researcher, educator, and advocate, she continues to shape the future of helping professions by ensuring that Indigenous voices and perspectives are embedded in healthcare education, policy, and practice.