Dave Courchene - Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man)
The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness is a sacred lodge of the Anishinabe Peoples, situated in Sagkeeng First Nation on the Southern tip of Lake Winnipeg, Canada.
The Lodge was built in 2002 in fulfillment of a vision received by Elder Dave Courchene. For the First Peoples of America, visions and dreams have always offered guidance in life. Following our visions has helped us remain connected to the Great Spirit and the land. The turtle for the First Peoples is a symbol of truth, and the Elders believe that Dave’s vision of the lodge can bring healing to people and peace to the world.
The Lodge is internationally recognized as a place for sharing universal and ancient knowledge, for reconnecting to the earth and nature, and for sharing among people of all races and nations. It is founded upon spiritual, land-based teachings that bring balance to life, with the fundamental goal of Mino-Pi-Mati-Si-Win – A Good and Peaceful Way of Life. Mino-Pi-Matisi-Win is about seeing, listening, feeling, speaking, and acting from the heart.
Elder Courchene is an international leader who addresses the climate crisis.
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Governor General Mary Simon honours Elder Dr Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge |
November 07, 2021 Yesterday, while hundreds gathered at the Turtle Lodge to honour Elder Dr Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge, Governor General Mary Simon hosted a simultaneous event in his honour at Rideau Hall. Listen to her remarks here. EarthSayer Dave Courchene |
Dave Courchene sends a message to Peru
Returning to the Beginning | The Shamanic Wisdom Summit
Wahbanung Book by Turtle Lodge
David Suzuki honours Elder Dr. Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge
A Winter Solstice Special: Lighting the Sacred Fire
The Seven Sacred Laws - As Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene)
A DREAM: Get Ready by Dave Courchene
The Turtle Lodge with Elder Dave Courchene (2002)
EARTH DAY 2020 by Dr. David Courchene
National Indigenous Peoples Day with Knowledge Keepers
Indigenous Values on Climate Change - September 2019
Honouring Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. and his spiritual names, Nitamabit and Nii Gaani Aki Inini
The Birth of A New Life - A Dream and Teachings Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini
Youth Empowerment Message by Elder Dave Courchene
Going Beyond The Land Acknowledgement
On Climate Change, November 2016
Elder Dr. David Courchene at Turtle Lodge (Ceremonial Launch of Wahbanung) - Main Presentation
Governor General Mary Simon honours Elder Dr Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge
Convocation Address | Honorary Doctor of Laws (2019)
Belief System based on Higher Power by Elder Dave Courchene
A Time of Great Change and Opportunity by Dave Courchene