Join us for a conversation with FIU Doctoral Candidate and Marine Veteran David Riera.  Hear about how his roles with the Hispanic Access Foundation and Society of Wetlands Sciences encourage

Join us for a conversation with FIU Doctoral Candidate and Marine Veteran David Riera.  Hear about how his roles with the Hispanic Access Foundation and Society of Wetlands Sciences encourage Ocean Stewardship through South Florida and beyond. Support David here: www.hispanicaccess.org

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Reconciling Ways of Knowing, Dialogue 7: "Connecting Spiritually with the Land and Each Other" Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, Dr. Blair Stonechild in dialogue with

Reconciling Ways of Knowing, Dialogue 7: "Connecting Spiritually with the Land and Each Other" Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, Dr. Blair Stonechild in dialogue with Moderator Shaunna Morgan Siegers, MSc on our essential and spiritual connection with the land and each other. Also joining the conversation are Reconciling Ways of Knowing Convenors, Miles Richardson, OC; Dr. David Suzuki; and Dr. Nancy Turner. “Connecting Spiritually with the Land and Each Other” discussed our fundamental connection to and inseparability from the world and each other and how this understanding carries a spiritual dimension for Indigenous Peoples, to which we remain connected through our ceremonies. This is a foundational understanding present in many Indigenous ways of knowing but often missing from the dominant worldview that has shaped Canadian environmental policy. After an initial discussion, other Reconciling Ways of Knowing Convenors, Miles Richardson, OC; Dr. David Suzuki; and Dr. Nancy Turner shared their thoughts and insights on this discussion of relation and spiritual connection. Moderator Shaunna Morgan Siegers, MSc then turned to our audience-participants for thoughts and questions for the speakers. This Dialogue on originally aired on Tuesday, January 26 at 9:00 am Pacific / 11:00​​ am Central / 1:00 pm Atlantic.

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Panel Discussion with Knowledge Keepers – Part 1/ June 23, 2020

(Canada)

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis

Panel Discussion with Knowledge Keepers – Part 1/ June 23, 2020

(Canada)

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor and Elder Dr. Karla J. Williamson participated in a panel discussion with Canadian Ministers Carolyn Bennett, Marc Miller, and Dan Vandal. This first installment in a two-part conversation touches on a variety of important topics to Indigenous peoples across Canada.(transcript)

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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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