As a mixed-Indigenous woman (Onoñda’gegá) born and raised on Six Nations reserve, I hold deep respect and care for Mother Nature, including birds. From an early age, I immersed myself in the melodies of birdsong in the garden alongside my father and embraced the cultural significance of birds like the eagle, hawk, snipe, and heron. From birth, birds have been an integral part of my story.   Though my journey began rooted in the natural world, it has led me into the philanthropy sector, where I have worked for the past eight years. One of my favourite aspects of fundraising is connecting people to causes that resonate with them and helping them take meaningful action through giving.   If you want to create change by making a gift for birds, I would love to connect with you! Please feel free to reach out to me at lhill @ birdscanada.org.