Recognizing Dr. Qaumaniq Suuqiina

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Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Qaumaniq Suuqiina, who was named a 2024 She Leads Woman of Distinction.

Dr. Qaumaniq Suuqiina--psychologist, teacher, First Nations leader, wife, mother and grandmother--is consciously aware that her actions today will affect those that come after her. She has spent more than 40 years helping individuals recover from all forms of addiction serving as director of a counseling center specializing in the treatment of addictions, co-dependency, sexual abuse and domestic violence.

For the last 27 years, she and her husband, Dr. Iglahliq Suuqiina, have worked as First Nations' leaders and bridgebuilders to bring reconciliation between races and genders, using protocol and honor as a tool for healing and understanding. They have partnered with Jewish people and educated non-Jewish individuals and people groups about the blessings of building relationships with the Jews, and Israel's right to occupy the land of Israel as indigenous people. They are committed to the fight against antisemitism.

Qaumaniq is a certified expressive arts therapist and is a graduate of the Expressive Arts Training Institute. She has a Doctorate in Biblical Counseling from the United Graduate College and Seminary International. She is a published author, trained dancer and musician.

As a follower of Jesus Christ, she strives to be honorable in her work and personal life believing that honor is the language of heaven.

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating this outstanding woman of distinction.

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