Elder Philip Paynter shares how Indigenous culture, ancestral traditions, and Traditional Naming Ceremonies foster a healthy, balanced life, aiding in addiction healing and spiritual identity. The

Elder Philip Paynter shares how Indigenous culture, ancestral traditions, and Traditional Naming Ceremonies foster a healthy, balanced life, aiding in addiction healing and spiritual identity. The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, partnering with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family Treatment Centre, provides these teachings and guidance for recovery.

Join us over the next few weeks for messages from the National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders, exploring addiction's root causes and healing paths. View the series playlist here. The Turtle Lodge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws, reconnects individuals to Earth and ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org and follow us on social media.

This dialogue originally aired on October 28, 2020, at 8:30 am Pacific, 10:30 am Central, and 12:30 pm Atlantic.

Mi'kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, Drs. Jesse Popp, Andrea Reid, and Deborah

This dialogue originally aired on October 28, 2020, at 8:30 am Pacific, 10:30 am Central, and 12:30 pm Atlantic.

Mi'kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, Drs. Jesse Popp, Andrea Reid, and Deborah McGregor discussed Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing) and related frameworks. Moderated by Jacquie Miller, MA, their conversation explored understanding across diverse ways of knowing.

Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, an Eskimo-Kalaallit Elder from Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland, hails from a family of traditional healers in the Far North. He recently visited Switzerland to deliver a vital

Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, an Eskimo-Kalaallit Elder from Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland, hails from a family of traditional healers in the Far North. He recently visited Switzerland to deliver a vital message.

During his visit, Angaangaq spoke about the urgent changes humanity must implement to ensure our continued existence on Earth. His powerful words underscored the necessity of immediate action.

On January 9, 2013, First Nation Anishnabe Elder Dave Courchene of Turtle Lodge delivered a statement at the Elders Ceremony in

On January 9, 2013, First Nation Anishnabe Elder Dave Courchene of Turtle Lodge delivered a statement at the Elders Ceremony in Ottawa. This address was published the following day.

Known as Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man), Elder Courchene is a respected teacher devoted to Indigenous knowledge. Since 1992, he has served as a UN Wisdom Keeper, advising on spirituality and sustainable environmental approaches.

Courchene founded Turtle Lodge in 2002, an internationally recognized center for learning, healing, and sharing. He continues to promote peace, recently sharing the stage with the Dalai Lama. Further details are available here.

Anishinaabe Knowledge Keeper Robert Maytwayashing, from Lake Manitoba First Nation and a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council, discusses his trust in humanity and his position on the

Anishinaabe Knowledge Keeper Robert Maytwayashing, from Lake Manitoba First Nation and a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council, discusses his trust in humanity and his position on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is Part 5 of a series from Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers on COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. Previous parts feature Elder Dr. Dave Courchene (Part 1), Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing (Part 2), Elder Chief Dr. Harry Bone (Part 3), and Grandmother Florence Paynter (Part 4). View the French version here. The full series includes: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.

Conservation Talks feature short clips from leading minds in conservation. In this installment, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, the first female administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Conservation Talks feature short clips from leading minds in conservation. In this installment, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, the first female administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses what she sees as the biggest challenge facing conservation science in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Lubchenco's rare resumé includes serving as the first female president of the International Council for Science, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Ecological Society of America, and a member of the National Science Board. She is also a Distinguished Professor of Zoology at Oregon State University, with academic residencies at institutions like Stanford and Harvard.

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini emphasizes the importance of identity, history, and ancestral teachings, including the Anishinaabe Seven Sacred Laws and the healing power of land and rites of

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini emphasizes the importance of identity, history, and ancestral teachings, including the Anishinaabe Seven Sacred Laws and the healing power of land and rites of passage.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, founded on these sacred laws, has partnered with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family Treatment Centre. Together, they share teachings and guidance for healing from addictions. Upcoming messages from the National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders will delve into addiction's root causes and pathways to a balanced life.

Explore more at www.turtlelodge.org. View the series playlist here. Follow us on social media: Facebook (@turtlelodge), Twitter (@turtlelodge), Instagram (@theturtlelodge).

Elder Harry Bone shares teachings on healing addictions by connecting to land, spirit, and identity, including the Pipe Ceremony. The Turtle Lodge Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness,

Elder Harry Bone shares teachings on healing addictions by connecting to land, spirit, and identity, including the Pipe Ceremony. The Turtle Lodge Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, partnering with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family Treatment Centre, offers guidance. Join us over the coming weeks for messages from the National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders and Knowledge Keepers, exploring addiction's root causes and pathways to a balanced, healthy life.

View the series playlist here. Learn more about Turtle Lodge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws, at www.turtlelodge.org. Follow us on social media: Facebook (@turtlelodge), Twitter (@turtlelodge), and Instagram (@theturtlelodge).

COVID-19 serves as a critical wake-up call, underscoring the paramount importance of education. This includes learning about First Peoples' profound relationship with the land.

Our mothers,

COVID-19 serves as a critical wake-up call, underscoring the paramount importance of education. This includes learning about First Peoples' profound relationship with the land.

Our mothers, as our first and most important teachers, instill the foundational values essential for life.

Dr. Goodall, thank you for illuminating our understanding. Your insights highlight our profound responsibility to this world, our neighbors, and all life.

True care emerges only when we

Dr. Goodall, thank you for illuminating our understanding. Your insights highlight our profound responsibility to this world, our neighbors, and all life.

True care emerges only when we grasp this fundamental connection. It is our duty to protect and nurture our shared planet.