Margaret Kisikaw Piyesis is the okimâw, (Chief Executive Officer), of CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks, a Canadian non-profit organization focused on HIV/AIDS prevention and support within Indigenous communities. With a long history of leadership in Indigenous health advocacy, Margaret has dedicated her career to improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples, especially those affected by HIV/AIDS. Drawing on her Cree heritage, she integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge with modern health practices, ensuring culturally relevant approaches in all of CAAN’s initiatives. Margaret’s work is characterized by her commitment to empowering communities, fostering collaboration, and creating lasting change in Indigenous health services.