Dr Marcelle Townsend-Cross’ work is driven by her commitment to social justice for Indigenous people, which drives her Indigenous Studies teaching research. This chapter sends a clear message to universities that providing creative and innovative options for Indigenous scholars can result in retaining talent, underlining the value of supporting Indigenous ECRs as they develop their new professional identities. Dr Townsend-Cross also highlights the importance of finding like-minded collaborators who can help to navigate the institutional and research practices that are not always known to Indigenous ECRs. Collaborators and mentors can help to demystify processes such as journal publishing and can lead to further invitations, bolstering opportunity and reputation. Dr Townsend-Cross reminds us of the critical role of journal reviewers and editors in supporting the development of beginning scholars.