For the past 8 years, my journey as a biological anthropologist has been profoundly enriched by partnerships with indigenous communities across the Pacific Northwest and American Southwest. I have cultivated expertise in human osteology, bioarchaeology, NAGPRA law, and collections management, with a deep reverence for indigenous ways of knowing and being. My collaborations have fostered mutual respect and understanding, guiding successful repatriation efforts that honor the spiritual and cultural significance of reuniting indigenous communities with their ancestors and cultural items. In my ongoing commitment as an ally, I strive to center indigenous voices and aspirations, recognizing the ongoing impacts of colonization while working towards decolonization, equity, and justice.