Going Beyond The Land Acknowledgement with Elder Dr. Dave

Going Beyond The Land Acknowledgement with Elder Dr. Dave Courchene

Recording of a visual conversation with Elder Dr. Dave Courchene — Nii Gaani Aki Innini (Leading Earth Man) — a respected Elder and Knowledge Keeper of the Anishinaabe Nation who has devoted his life to sharing Indigenous knowledge, carrying a message of hope, peace and environmental stewardship. In 2002, Elder Dr. Courchene founded the Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, a sacred lodge recognized internationally and by Indigenous Knowledge Keepers as well as the Assembly of First Nations and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs as one of the most important gathering places for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

In this video Elder Dr. Courchene shares the knowledge on how we can form deeper connection to the land that we move on. The conversation is followed by Q&A.

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The Hope for Humanity – Preparing for a New Earth By Dave Courchene – Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) Presented at Canada’s Adaptation Platform Plenary Meeting at

The Hope for Humanity – Preparing for a New Earth By Dave Courchene – Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) Presented at Canada’s Adaptation Platform Plenary Meeting at the Radisson Hotel, Winnipeg, November 27, 2018

Separateness and materialism brought about a society filled with fear, anger and depression. 

See here special collection of teachings by Elder Dave Courchene here on EarthSayers.tv.

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