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.
Curated by mokiethecat
On Climate Change, November 2016 |
Shared by Anishinabe Elder Dave Courchene on November 18, 2016 at the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, at a gathering to discuss Indigenous perspectives on pipeline development in the province. There were a diversity of participants in attendance, including federal and provincial government representatives, energy companies, environmental organizations, judges and lawyers, and other Indigenous Elders and leaders. EarthSayer Dave Courchene |
Elder Dr. David Courchene at Turtle Lodge (Ceremonial Launch of Wahbanung) - Main Presentation
A DREAM: Get Ready by Dave Courchene
Indigenous Values on Climate Change - September 2019
The Seven Sacred Laws - As Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene)
David Suzuki honours Elder Dr. Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge
National Indigenous Peoples Day with Knowledge Keepers
Returning to the Beginning | The Shamanic Wisdom Summit
The Birth of A New Life - A Dream and Teachings Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini
Belief System based on Higher Power by Elder Dave Courchene
Going Beyond The Land Acknowledgement
Convocation Address | Honorary Doctor of Laws (2019)
Dave Courchene sends a message to Peru
Honouring Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. and his spiritual names, Nitamabit and Nii Gaani Aki Inini
On Climate Change, November 2016
The Turtle Lodge with Elder Dave Courchene (2002)
Governor General Mary Simon honours Elder Dr Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge
Wahbanung Book by Turtle Lodge
Youth Empowerment Message by Elder Dave Courchene
A Winter Solstice Special: Lighting the Sacred Fire
A Time of Great Change and Opportunity by Dave Courchene
EARTH DAY 2020 by Dr. David Courchene