Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, from Sandy Bay First Nation, explains why it was so important for her as a Knowledge Keeper and Anishinaabe language speaker to get the COVID-19

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, from Sandy Bay First Nation, explains why it was so important for her as a Knowledge Keeper and Anishinaabe language speaker to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Grandmother Florence is a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers. Cliquez ici pour la version française: https://youtu.be/HbgWfhh2F0k This is Part 4 in a series of messages from the Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers on #COVID-19, vaccines and traditional medicine. Click here to see Part 1, where Elder Dr. Dave Courchene shares a statement on behalf of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers: https://youtu.be/eTUZnhkKQpw Click here to see Part 2, where Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing shares her experience with COVID, the vaccines, and the importance of spirituality: https://youtu.be/Ms9s9WFzIpw Click here to see Part 3, where Elder Chief Dr. Harry Bone explains how it’s possible to balance modern and traditional medicine and encourages us to consider taking the COVID-19 vaccine: https://youtu.be/oILT03qCL4Q

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At the Turtle Lodge on April 14, 2021, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene conducted a Traditional Naming Ceremony for the former Kapyong Barracks, at the request of the Treaty 1 Governing Council. The

At the Turtle Lodge on April 14, 2021, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene conducted a Traditional Naming Ceremony for the former Kapyong Barracks, at the request of the Treaty 1 Governing Council. The traditional Anishinaabe name unveiled at the Ceremony was Naawi-Oodena, which means “The Centre of the Heart and Community”. The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness is a place for reconnecting to the Earth & sharing Indigenous ancestral knowledge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws. Visit our website at www.turtlelodge.org to learn more. Follow us on social media: Facebook (@turtlelodge) Twitter (@turtlelodge) Instagram (@theturtlelodge)

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Reconciling Ways of Knowing “Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19.”

This dialogue originally aired on November 12, 2020 at 10:30 am Pacific / 12:30 pm Central / 2:30 pm Atlantic.

Moderator: Darrin Mah, JD facilitates a dialogue amongst Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, Miles Richardson, OC, Tom Swanky, JD, and Dr. Sabina Ijaz; on the history of what Indigenous Peoples have learned in responding to pandemics, how this informed their responses to COVID-19, and what could be learned more broadly within Canadian society and the global community from these lessons.

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Trailer for The 8th Fire -- One Whole Earth -- One Circle -- Again (Directed by Pickard & Pickard (Rites of Passage/Imagica Pictures), U.S.A., 2007, 60 min, www.The8thFire.org, www.TurtleLodge.org)

Trailer for The 8th Fire -- One Whole Earth -- One Circle -- Again (Directed by Pickard & Pickard (Rites of Passage/Imagica Pictures), U.S.A., 2007, 60 min, www.The8thFire.org, www.TurtleLodge.org) "The 8th Fire" highlights the Anishnabe prophecy revealing the 2 choices that we now face on this planet -- Materialism and Destruction or the Spiritual path, which includes care for the earth and for each other. The 8th Fire is told through interviews with Anishnabe Elder Dave Courchene and others. It combines striking images, powerful music, extraordinary interviews relating to the Earth, Nature, and the great need for all the races of the Earth to come together in peace. Order film at http://the8thfire.org/store/dvd.htm

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The Turtle Lodge Presents a Special Winter Solstice Presentation: “Lighting the Sacred Fire.”

Highlighting Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers Elder Dr. Dave Courchene,

The Turtle Lodge Presents a Special Winter Solstice Presentation: “Lighting the Sacred Fire.”

Highlighting Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Jane Meader, Hereditary Chief Stephen Augustine, and Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud.  

Featuring Entertainers Buffy Sainte-Marie & Serena Ryder, and Music by Melissa Etheridge & Archie Roach!

We hope you enjoy it. 

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Dave's Killer Bread is run by Dave Dahl who served 15 years in prison. Dave changed his attitude and now works to change the attitudes of other ex-cons not only by example but also employing

Dave's Killer Bread is run by Dave Dahl who served 15 years in prison. Dave changed his attitude and now works to change the attitudes of other ex-cons not only by example but also employing them. Dave uses his experience with prison not as a negative, but as a positive, promotional tool for his business and it works. Phil Jefferson interviews Dave and takes a look at his operation.

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Ininiwak Elder Philip Paynter shares about his experience receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, while encouraging others to take it as well. Cliquez ici pour la version française:

Ininiwak Elder Philip Paynter shares about his experience receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, while encouraging others to take it as well. Cliquez ici pour la version française: https://youtu.be/dq9oo5vH0R4 This is Part 6 in a series of messages from the Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers on #COVID-19, vaccines and traditional medicine. Click here to see Part 1, where Elder Dr. Dave Courchene shares a statement on behalf of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers: https://youtu.be/eTUZnhkKQpw Click here to see Part 2, where Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing shares her experience with COVID, the vaccines, and the importance of spirituality: https://youtu.be/Ms9s9WFzIpw Click here to see Part 3, where Elder Chief Dr. Harry Bone explains how it’s possible to balance modern and traditional medicine and encourages us to consider taking the COVID-19 vaccine: https://youtu.be/oILT03qCL4Q Click here to see Part 4, where Grandmother Florence Paynter explains why it was so important for her as a Knowledge Keeper and Anishinaabe language speaker to get the COVID-19 vaccine: https://youtu.be/9XEcDv_hmPI Click here to see Part 5, where Knowlede Keeper Robert Maytwayashing talks about his trust and faith in humanity and his position on the COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbMU8-ar8RI

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WATCH this 30-second video with Nii Gaani Aki Inini - Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene) - talking about the meaning of ‪#‎OnjisayAki‬. With the help of filmmakers Ian Mauro, a founding

WATCH this 30-second video with Nii Gaani Aki Inini - Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene) - talking about the meaning of ‪#‎OnjisayAki‬. With the help of filmmakers Ian Mauro, a founding director of the Prairie Climate Centre, and Marcel Kreutzer from the University of Winnipeg, we created a video of Dave explaining the meaning of Onjisay Aki. Announcing Onjisay-Aki Youth Climate Summit at Turtle Lodge - September 16-19, 2016. DAVE COURCHENE (LEADING EARTH MAN) shares the meaning of Onjisay Aki. As the Original Peoples, we have lived here in our homeland for tens of thousands of years. Our Earth is changing, and so must we as People. Onjisay Aki means "a changing Earth" in our Anishinabe language. It's also the name of a journey we are on together. Our ancestors left a footprint, a trail founded on Indigenous values of respect, which can lead us all to have a healthy relationship with each other and the planet. Our children are depending on us to follow in those footsteps, walking this trail of peace. www.turtlelodge.org Join The Turtle Lodge on Facebook!

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