On November 18, 2016, Anishinabe Elder Dave Courchene hosted a gathering at the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba. The event focused on Indigenous perspectives regarding pipeline

On November 18, 2016, Anishinabe Elder Dave Courchene hosted a gathering at the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba. The event focused on Indigenous perspectives regarding pipeline development in the province.

Attendees represented a diverse cross-section, including federal and provincial government officials, energy companies, environmental organizations, legal professionals, and other Indigenous Elders and leaders.

Tuscarora elder Ted Williams, of the Wolf Clan, shares his knowledge on The Great Law of Peace, recognized as the world's oldest and longest-lived peace treaty.

A full documentary of this

Tuscarora elder Ted Williams, of the Wolf Clan, shares his knowledge on The Great Law of Peace, recognized as the world's oldest and longest-lived peace treaty.

A full documentary of this teaching is available for purchase on DVD. Visit the Earth & Spirit Council's Website for more information.

On July 14, 2011, Ilarion Merculieff addressed the Earth and Spirit Council. He shared insights into indigenous elder wisdom and the highly evolved spiritual cultures rooted in Mother

On July 14, 2011, Ilarion Merculieff addressed the Earth and Spirit Council. He shared insights into indigenous elder wisdom and the highly evolved spiritual cultures rooted in Mother Earth.

Merculieff's presentation also explored the concept of the womb as the Center of the Universe, emphasizing the sacredness of women.

Anishinaabe Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene) advocates for youth to learn ancestral land stewardship, re-establishing a sacred relationship with Earth. His insights were central to

Anishinaabe Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene) advocates for youth to learn ancestral land stewardship, re-establishing a sacred relationship with Earth. His insights were central to "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland," a January 2021 webinar where nearly 500 Canadian health leaders met virtually. Led by the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, the event addressed racism in healthcare.

View presentation recordings here and download the transcript here.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness fosters reconnection to Earth and shares ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@turtlelodge), and Instagram (@theturtlelodge).

Elder Dr. Dave Courchene presented at the World Summit on Traditional and Complementary Medicine towards an Integrative Medicine on June 18, 2021.

Organized by the Medical College of Peru,

Elder Dr. Dave Courchene presented at the World Summit on Traditional and Complementary Medicine towards an Integrative Medicine on June 18, 2021.

Organized by the Medical College of Peru, this global event facilitated experience exchange among countries on integrating Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) into health systems and services.

Elder Dr. David Courchene and Erica Daniels appeared on CTV News Winnipeg on June 3rd to discuss their new animated web series. This series was created in partnership with Manitoba 150 and IG

Elder Dr. David Courchene and Erica Daniels appeared on CTV News Winnipeg on June 3rd to discuss their new animated web series. This series was created in partnership with Manitoba 150 and IG Wealth Management.

Watch the complete series here.