Elder Morris Little Wolf highlights the importance of youth learning from Elders for cultural understanding and healing from addictions, emphasizing Elders as the root of healing. The Turtle Lodge

Elder Morris Little Wolf highlights the importance of youth learning from Elders for cultural understanding and healing from addictions, emphasizing Elders as the root of healing. The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws, shares ancestral knowledge and reconnects people to the Earth.

Partnering with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family Treatment Centre, Turtle Lodge offers teachings on addiction recovery. Join their upcoming series with the National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders, exploring addiction causes and paths to a balanced life. View the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_wQ7QfAR0Hy9-LZsoVhKxSgQiQdDPIxs. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org and follow them on social media.

Grandmother Betty Ann Little Wolf shares her journey to a healthier, happier life by embracing ancestral ceremonies and spiritual identity. She teaches about the vital role of Grandmothers in

Grandmother Betty Ann Little Wolf shares her journey to a healthier, happier life by embracing ancestral ceremonies and spiritual identity. She teaches about the vital role of Grandmothers in society, imparting love and sacred wisdom to children.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, in partnership with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family Treatment Centre, offers guidance on healing from addictions. Upcoming messages from the National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders will explore addiction's root causes and paths to a balanced life. View the series playlist: Healing from Addictions.

Turtle Lodge is dedicated to reconnecting with Earth and sharing Indigenous ancestral knowledge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org. Follow us on Facebook (@turtlelodge), Twitter (@turtlelodge), and Instagram (@theturtlelodge).

Grandmother Theresa Fenton-Bob emphasizes that healing deep childhood wounds and embracing forgiveness are fundamental to overcoming addiction and living a healthy, loving life. The Turtle Lodge

Grandmother Theresa Fenton-Bob emphasizes that healing deep childhood wounds and embracing forgiveness are fundamental to overcoming addiction and living a healthy, loving life. The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, in partnership with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family Treatment Centre, provides teachings and guidance on this healing journey.

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 paths to a balanced life. View the series playlist [here](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_wQ7QfAR0Hy9-LZsoVhKxSgQiQdDPIxs). Learn more about Turtle Lodge, a center for Indigenous ancestral knowledge and Earth reconnection, at [www.turtlelodge.org](https://www.turtlelodge.org). Follow us on social media: @turtlelodge (Facebook/Twitter), @theturtlelodge (Instagram).

Elder Ed Sackaney shares his personal healing journey from addiction, achieved through traditional ceremonies, cultural identity, and Elder teachings. He emphasizes the vital role of family

Elder Ed Sackaney shares his personal healing journey from addiction, achieved through traditional ceremonies, cultural identity, and Elder teachings. He emphasizes the vital role of family support and respectful relationships.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, a center for ancestral knowledge, partners with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin to offer addiction healing teachings. Join our upcoming series from the National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders, exploring root causes and pathways to a balanced life.

View the series playlist: YouTube. Learn more at turtlelodge.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Elder Darrell Bob shares a path to overcoming addiction by connecting to the land, reclaiming spiritual identity, and embracing ancestral ways. He stresses accepting past mistakes to heal, move

Elder Darrell Bob shares a path to overcoming addiction by connecting to the land, reclaiming spiritual identity, and embracing ancestral ways. He stresses accepting past mistakes to heal, move forward, and support families.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, partnered with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin, provides guidance on addiction healing. Over the coming weeks, a series will feature Elders discussing root causes and fostering balanced, healthy lives.

View the series playlist here. Turtle Lodge promotes reconnecting with Earth and ancestral knowledge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org and follow us on social media (e.g., @turtlelodge).

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).

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).

Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud teaches that addiction arises from unresolved trauma and disconnection from ancestral ways. Healing involves understanding our individual gifts and

Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud teaches that addiction arises from unresolved trauma and disconnection from ancestral ways. Healing involves understanding our individual gifts and responsibilities, learned through ceremony with Elder and family support.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre, in partnership with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin, provides guidance for addiction recovery. Join us as we share Elders' messages on healing for a balanced life.

View our series playlist: YouTube Playlist. Learn more about Turtle Lodge's mission to reconnect with Earth and ancestral knowledge at www.turtlelodge.org, and follow us on social media.

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.

The Nibi Water Gathering, held June 4-5, 2015, at Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, brought together nations to serve a common purpose: water. During

The Nibi Water Gathering, held June 4-5, 2015, at Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, brought together nations to serve a common purpose: water. During this gathering, the Original People of Turtle Island (North America) formally established their leadership. The event also honored spiritually guided Earth stewardship leaders and youth completing rites of passage, inviting people of all cultures to participate and make offerings to the Water.

A video of the gathering was produced by Erica Daniels at Turtle Lodge and Manitou Api. Water Song credit goes to Mary Maytwayashing, and Thunderbird Artwork to Norval Morrisseau. Copyright Turtle Lodge 2015.