Barb Carlson, Manitoba, Canada, has worked in the field of early childhood education with First Nation, Inuit, and Metis families for over 40 years. She is a retired teacher who taught early childhood education at the University College of the North, relying on Knowledge Keepers, hands-on and land-based experiences, and distance education tools. Carlson is a leader and a lifelong advocate for land-based, placed-based learning.