Courchene: The Need to include Indigenous Knowledge in Discussions on Nuclear Waste Management

“The Need to include Indigenous Knowledge in Discussions on Nuclear Waste Management” By Elder Dr. David Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man) Presented at the Canadian Nuclear […]

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Dr. Dave Courchene Presentation – Ceremony of Relationship at Pinawa Nuclear Site

Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dr. Dave Courchene) Presentation Ceremony of Relationship At Pinawa Nuclear Site Friday, September 13, 2019 As the Original People of our homeland, […]

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Indigenous Values on Climate Change – Dave Courchene, September 2019

INDIGENOUS VALUES ON CLIMATE CHANGE Presented by Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) – Dave Courchene Anishinabe Nation, Eagle Clan at the One Basin One Governance (Water is Sacred) […]

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Courchene appeals for compassion at national FASD symposium

Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dave Courchene) shared the following Opening Remarks at the National Symposium on FASD that took place at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights from February 6-7, […]

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3 Young men humble themselves for a vision for the people

Earlier this week, three young men answered the call made by Elders from six Manitoba First Nations. Their mission – to fast for four days at the sacred site of […]

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Opening Remarks by Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dave Courchene) at Annual Convention of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities

Gala Evening of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, 19th Annual Convention  Opening Remarks by Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene) Manitoba Room, Keystone Centre Brandon Tuesday, […]

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An Elder’s Message to the Youth

An Elder’s Message to the Youth In November 2017, Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man), Founder of Turtle Lodge, was invited to do a keynote at […]

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Dave Courchene’s Opening Blessing at Winnipeg Foundation’s 9th Annual Legacy Circle Reception – October 26, 2017

OPENING BLESSING BY DAVE COURCHENE (NII GAANI AKI ININI – LEADING EARTH MAN) WINNIPEG FOUNDATION 9TH ANNUAL LEGACY CIRCLE RECEPTION RBC CONVENTION CENTRE, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA OCTOBER 26, 2017 Boozhoo Aniin […]

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Indigenous Knowledge Keepers share at nuclear non-proliferation conference: “Spiritual energy is more powerful than nuclear energy”

“There is something more powerful than nuclear energy. It’s the human spirit and it’s the spirit in Mother Earth herself, who will teach us and bring us back into balance. […]

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Preparing for the National Day of Prayer & Mindfulness – Reflections by Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man)

EVERY PRAYER MATTERS Reflections by Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene) on the National Day of Prayer & Mindfulness As we prepare for a National Day […]

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