Transcript: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1592679613361/1592679634590 In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Ministers Bennett, Miller, and Vandal participated in a panel discussion

Transcript: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1592679613361/1592679634590 In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Ministers Bennett, Miller, and Vandal participated in a panel discussion with Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor and Elder Dr. Karla J. Williamson. This first installment in a two-part conversation touches on a variety of important topics to Indigenous peoples across Canada. Original video at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=LTyfX1znXg0 #NIPDCanada #Indigenous #NIPD2020

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This live webinar was recorded Wed Sept. 16, 2020 by the Institute of Traditional Medicine. In this session, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene — Nii Gaani Aki Innini (Leading Earth Man), shared teachings

This live webinar was recorded Wed Sept. 16, 2020 by the Institute of Traditional Medicine. In this session, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene — Nii Gaani Aki Innini (Leading Earth Man), shared teachings on the importance of The Sacred Fire and bringing light into the world. Elder Dave spoke about “Lighting of the Sacred Fires” on December 21 (Winter Solstice) – and the call for prayers and joining in the sacred fires in celebrating the birth of a new sun. Q&A with Elder Dave followed the talk. Dave Courchene's bio can be found at http://www.turtlelodge.org/staff-view/dave-courchene-jr/

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Indigenous Teachings for Uncertain Times ELDER NII GAANI AKI ININI (Leading Earth Man) – DR. DAVID COURCHENE, HON. LL.D. Ancestral, land-based teachings that bring balance to life. An

Indigenous Teachings for Uncertain Times ELDER NII GAANI AKI ININI (Leading Earth Man) – DR. DAVID COURCHENE, HON. LL.D. Ancestral, land-based teachings that bring balance to life. An Indigenous Perspective on healing, connection and Mino-Pi-Mati-Si-Win – A Good and Peaceful Way of Life. Donations welcomed towards The Turtle Lodge http://www.turtlelodge.org THE CALL OF NATURE The Elders say, “What you do to the land and Nature you do to yourself.” Because we have harmed nature, we have harmed ourselves. We have to surrender to the fact that Nature is in control and always has been. We need to stop and reconcile with Mother Earth for all the harm that we have done to her. Our world will not change until we remember the Original Instructions we were given in how to be a human being. At the end of the day, we all have to realize how fragile our lives are, and how dependent we are upon the land for everything. Now, collectively, we must become true stewards of the land and teach our children the truth of that sacred relationship. We can’t live without the Animal, Bird, Fish, and Plant life. Nature is essential for human existence. Now is the time for change. This is the call of Nature: Change or you will not survive. Miigwech to the Institute of Traditional Medicine who originally broadcast this teaching with Elder Dave Courchene live on Facebook on April 15, 2020.

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EARTH DAY 2020 - A Message from Elder Nii Gaani Aki (Leading Earth Man) - Dr. David Courchene of Turtle Lodge, Canada

Mother Earth is giving birth to a new

EARTH DAY 2020 - A Message from Elder Nii Gaani Aki (Leading Earth Man) - Dr. David Courchene of Turtle Lodge, Canada

Mother Earth is giving birth to a new life. 

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Elder Dr. David Courchene introduces a new book by the Knowledge Keepers from the Turtle Lodge - "Wahbanung - The Resurgence of a People: Clearing the Path for Our Survival".

*Transcript at http://www.turtlelodge.org/2020/03/an...

AVAILABLE NOW: Purchase a copy of "Summary of Wahbanung - The Resurgence of a  People: Clearing the Path for Our Survival" at  http://www.turtlelodge.org/wahbanung/

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A surprise for us, Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Elder Dr. Dave Courchene) was called by Ron Maclean to conduct the opening of the NHL game last night. He wanted to use this opportunity to share a

A surprise for us, Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Elder Dr. Dave Courchene) was called by Ron Maclean to conduct the opening of the NHL game last night. He wanted to use this opportunity to share a message and some teachings.

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