Dave Courchene Presentation on Behalf of Elders at Museum Launch of “Spirit Tour”
Turtle Lodge founder and leader, Elder Dave Courchene, spoke this morning (December 10, 2014) about the launch of the new “Spirit Tour” at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Annual Public Meeting […]
Dave Courchene Presentation – Global Indigenous Wisdom Summit 2014
Honoring the Natural Laws and Elements of Mother Earth Recorded on Nov 18, 2014 With Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini), Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan Hosted by Chief Phil Lane, […]
Turtle Lodge participates in CBC Chat Panel “Racism and Indigenous Canadians: A Conversation”
On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Dave Courchene and a number of other panelists were invited to join a live CBC chat panel entitled “Racism and Indigenous Canadians: A Conversation”. The panelists responded […]
Nibi Water Song – Turtle Lodge
The Turtle Lodge is sharing this original song for Nibi – the Water. The song was gifted to the Turtle Lodge by Zoongi Gabowi Ozawa Kinew Ikwe (Strong Standing Golden […]
Summer Solstice Remarks at The Forks, Winnipeg
Anishnabe Knowledge Keeper Dave Courchene made opening remarks at the Grand Entry and offered a prayer of gratitude at The Forks in Winnipeg June 21, 2014, highlighting the significance of […]
Montreal Leadership Update
I just came back from Montreal where I had been invited to attend a really special meeting of Indigenous leaders and prominent Canadians on November 12, 2013. The meeting was chaired […]
Seizing the Opportunity to Restore a Relationship
A STATEMENT BY ELDER DAVE COURCHENE – NII GAANI AKI ININI (LEADING EARTH MAN) ANISHNABE NATION, EAGLE CLAN JANUARY 9, 2013 We are witnessing an awakening that is being influenced […]
Opening Welcome for Winnipeg Folk Festival 2010
It gives me great honour to be given the opportunity to offer words that acknowledge Spirit. I begin by acknowledging the Higher Power of Spirit and request a blessing for […]