Grandmother Margaret Behan (Cheyenne), also known as "Global Grandmother," is a prominent spokesperson for Mother Earth's rights and nature preservation. Since co-founding the International

Grandmother Margaret Behan (Cheyenne), also known as "Global Grandmother," is a prominent spokesperson for Mother Earth's rights and nature preservation. Since co-founding the International Council for Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers in 2004, she has advocated for safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Behan will share her personal journey through addiction and recovery, including her spiritual awakening after achieving sobriety. She is scheduled to speak at the SEED Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque on September 14, 2012.

The Turtle Lodge presents a special Winter Solstice event: "Lighting the Sacred Fire."

This presentation highlights Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Jane

The Turtle Lodge presents a special Winter Solstice event: "Lighting the Sacred Fire."

This presentation highlights Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Jane Meader, Hereditary Chief Stephen Augustine, and Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud. It also features entertainers Buffy Sainte-Marie & Serena Ryder, with music by Melissa Etheridge & Archie Roach.

The Turtle Lodge presents a special Winter Solstice event: "Lighting the Sacred Fire."

This presentation highlights Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers: Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother

The Turtle Lodge presents a special Winter Solstice event: "Lighting the Sacred Fire."

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

Enjoy performances by entertainers Buffy Sainte-Marie and Serena Ryder, with music from Melissa Etheridge and Archie Roach.

Mi’kmaw Grandmother Jane Meader shared a powerful story on compassion, forgiveness, and Mi’kmaw traditions at the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar. On

Mi’kmaw Grandmother Jane Meader shared a powerful story on compassion, forgiveness, and Mi’kmaw traditions at the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar. On January 11, 2021, nearly 500 Canadian health leaders and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers from the National Turtle Lodge Council met virtually to address racism in healthcare.

Access presentation recordings here and download the transcript here. The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness shares ancestral knowledge based on the 7 Sacred Laws. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org and follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter (@turtlelodge), Instagram (@theturtlelodge).