Reconciling Ways of Knowing Dialogue 2: Enacting Ethical Space in Knowledge Sharing This dialogue originally aired Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm

Reconciling Ways of Knowing Dialogue 2: Enacting Ethical Space in Knowledge Sharing This dialogue originally aired Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Atlantic. Building upon the first conversation on Indigenous knowledge and science, this second dialogue focused on Indigenous Ethics in relationship to Indigenous knowledges. The dialogue brought together Indigenous knowledge holders, scholars, practitioners and scientists, Danika Littlechild, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene Jr., Elder Ira Provost, Elder Elmer Ghostkeeper, Indigenous scholar Dr. Vicki Kelly, Dr. Kelly Bannister, Dr. Gleb Raygorodetsky and Karin Smith-Fargey. More info at https://www.waysofknowingforum.ca/discussion2 and www.turtlelodge.org.

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The webinar concluded with Anishinaabe Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene) sharing a dream he received about the importance of supporting young people, as they bring gifts of strength,

The webinar concluded with Anishinaabe Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene) sharing a dream he received about the importance of supporting young people, as they bring gifts of strength, courage, and pride in who they are, in spite of the challenges that they have. Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland was a webinar held on January 11th, 2021. A national group of nearly 500 health leaders from across Canada met virtually to hear the perspective of Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, led by members of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, on the issue of racism in health care. Click here to view a playlist with all recordings from the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjiP3LIyQ9Y&list=PL_wQ7QfAR0HwGWo_pOuO7d45SVxsPnGpN Click here to view or download a transcript of the recording: http://www.turtlelodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Concluding-Remarks-Elder-Dr-Dave-Courchene-Setting-the-Foundation-for-Good-Relations-in-Our-Homeland.pdf 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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Elder Dave Courchene's Convocation Address, University of Winnipeg, June 13, 2019, where he was honoured with a Doctor of Laws.

The time has arrived where we must

Elder Dave Courchene's Convocation Address, University of Winnipeg, June 13, 2019, where he was honoured with a Doctor of Laws.

The time has arrived where we must face the reality of what we have done to the Earth and ourselves. Good leadership is essential and we all have the capacity to be leaders. 

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On January 9, 2013, First Nation Anishnabe Elder Dave Courchene of Turtle Lodge delivered a statement at the Elders Ceremony in Ottawa. This address was published the following day.

Known as Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man), Elder Courchene is a respected teacher devoted to Indigenous knowledge. Since 1992, he has served as a UN Wisdom Keeper, advising on spirituality and sustainable environmental approaches.

Courchene founded Turtle Lodge in 2002, an internationally recognized center for learning, healing, and sharing. He continues to promote peace, recently sharing the stage with the Dalai Lama. Further details are available here.

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