Reconciling Ways of Knowing “Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to

Reconciling Ways of Knowing “Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19.”

This dialogue originally aired on November 12, 2020 at 10:30 am Pacific / 12:30 pm Central / 2:30 pm Atlantic.

Moderator: Darrin Mah, JD facilitates a dialogue amongst Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, Miles Richardson, OC, Tom Swanky, JD, and Dr. Sabina Ijaz; on the history of what Indigenous Peoples have learned in responding to pandemics, how this informed their responses to COVID-19, and what could be learned more broadly within Canadian society and the global community from these lessons.

The Turtle Lodge Presents a Special Winter Solstice Presentation: “Lighting the Sacred Fire.”

Highlighting Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers Elder Dr. Dave Courchene,

The Turtle Lodge Presents a Special Winter Solstice Presentation: “Lighting the Sacred Fire.”

Highlighting Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Jane Meader, Hereditary Chief Stephen Augustine, and Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud.  

Featuring Entertainers Buffy Sainte-Marie & Serena Ryder, and Music by Melissa Etheridge & Archie Roach!

We hope you enjoy it. 

A COP26 press conference on November 9, 2021, focused on "Accelerating a Feminist Green New Deal."

The event featured speakers including Santra Denis from the Miami Workers Center, Frances

A COP26 press conference on November 9, 2021, focused on "Accelerating a Feminist Green New Deal."

The event featured speakers including Santra Denis from the Miami Workers Center, Frances Roberts-Gregory (Feminist Activist, Academic, and Scholar), Jacqui Patterson of The Chisholm Legacy Project, and Mara Dolan from WEDO. Osprey Orielle Lake and Katherine Quaid represented WECAN.

These experts shared insights on advancing a feminist approach to climate action and social justice.

Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud teaches that addiction arises from unresolved trauma and disconnection from ancestral ways. Healing involves understanding our individual gifts and

Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud teaches that addiction arises from unresolved trauma and disconnection from ancestral ways. Healing involves understanding our individual gifts and responsibilities, learned through ceremony with Elder and family support.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre, in partnership with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin, provides guidance for addiction recovery. Join us as we share Elders' messages on healing for a balanced life.

View our series playlist: YouTube Playlist. Learn more about Turtle Lodge's mission to reconnect with Earth and ancestral knowledge at www.turtlelodge.org, and follow us on social media.

Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, Dr. Blair Stonechild in dialogue with Moderator Shaunna Morgan Siegers, MSc on our essential and spiritual connection with the land and

Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, Dr. Blair Stonechild in dialogue with Moderator Shaunna Morgan Siegers, MSc on our essential and spiritual connection with the land and each other. 

Also joining the conversation are Reconciling Ways of Knowing Convenors, Miles Richardson, OC; Dr. David Suzuki; and Dr. Nancy Turner.

This Dialogue originally aired on Tuesday, January 26 at 9:00 am Pacific / 11:00 am Central / 1:00 pm Atlantic.

Katherine Hamilton, President of the Gridwise Alliance, is discussing a key topic.

She focuses on the $3.6 billion in stimulus funding designated for smart grid technology

Katherine Hamilton, President of the Gridwise Alliance, is discussing a key topic.

She focuses on the $3.6 billion in stimulus funding designated for smart grid technology and regional energy management.