This episode originally streamed live on September 24, 2020 at 8:30 am Pacific / 10:30 pm Central / 12:30 pm Atlantic. 

Moderator: Dr. Nancy Turner facilitates a dialogue amongst Dr.

This episode originally streamed live on September 24, 2020 at 8:30 am Pacific / 10:30 pm Central / 12:30 pm Atlantic. 

Moderator: Dr. Nancy Turner facilitates a dialogue amongst Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Miles Richardson, O.C., Dr. David Suzuki, and Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr.; on how Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing can be braided together and create better stewardship outcomes.

On February 7, 2021, David Courchene III hosted Session 2 via Zoom, featuring the Red Shadow Singers and Knowledge Keepers Mary and Robert Maytwayashing, and singer Cody Courchene. The session

On February 7, 2021, David Courchene III hosted Session 2 via Zoom, featuring the Red Shadow Singers and Knowledge Keepers Mary and Robert Maytwayashing, and singer Cody Courchene. The session focused on translating ceremonial songs.

Mary Maytwayashing shared the Ojibwe translation and significance of the Nibi Water Song, received in a dream. Cody Courchene presented the Turtle, Black Bear, and Calling In Songs, which were translated by Robert Maytwayashing.

Produced by David Courchene III and Pic River Development Corp (PRDC), this session built upon previous work. You can watch Red Shadow Singers Traditional Drum Songs: Learn the Meaning Behind the Songs (Session 1) here.

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.

Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) – Dave Courchene, from the Anishinabe Nation, Eagle Clan, presented on "Indigenous Values on Climate Change."

This presentation occurred at the One

Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) – Dave Courchene, from the Anishinabe Nation, Eagle Clan, presented on "Indigenous Values on Climate Change."

This presentation occurred at the One Basin One Governance (Water is Sacred) Conference on September 18, 2019, held at the Victoria Inn, Winnipeg.

In times of trauma, our people believe the Great Spirit provides a path to holistic healing, addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.

We anticipate increasing natural

In times of trauma, our people believe the Great Spirit provides a path to holistic healing, addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.

We anticipate increasing natural occurrences, which will hopefully awaken us from this current insanity and nightmare.

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.

David Meslin, a Community Catalyst, explores why more people don't engage in local politics, despite its

David Meslin, a Community Catalyst, explores why more people don't engage in local politics, despite its direct impact on their lives through issues like schools, zoning, and elections.

Meslin argues that this lack of involvement isn't apathy. Instead, he identifies it as a complex "web of barriers" that actively reinforce disengagement. He advocates for collaborative efforts to dismantle these obstacles.

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. David Courchene) shares Indigenous, land-based teachings for uncertain times, emphasizing healing, connection, and Mino-Pi-Mati-Si-Win – a Good and Peaceful Way of

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. David Courchene) shares Indigenous, land-based teachings for uncertain times, emphasizing healing, connection, and Mino-Pi-Mati-Si-Win – a Good and Peaceful Way of Life. These ancestral insights remind us that harming nature harms ourselves, urging reconciliation with Mother Earth.

Our fragile existence depends entirely on the land. We are called to remember our Original Instructions, become true stewards, and teach this sacred relationship to future generations. Nature's urgent message is clear: change now, or we will not survive. Donations are welcomed towards The Turtle Lodge.