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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A Journey from the Mind to the Heart: Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Scientists Build an Alliance at Turtle Lodge

BY TURTLE LODGE STAFF Original Article published in Cultural Survival “The longest journey we will ever make as human beings is the journey from the mind to the heart,” said Indigenous knowledge […]

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Turtle Lodge Declaration (Ratified at Gathering of Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Scientists, September 2017)

The Turtle Lodge Declaration was written at the Gathering of Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Scientists at Turtle Lodge from September 9 to 12, 2017, led by Knowledge Keeper Chair Dave […]

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Readings on Traditional Knowledge and Science

These readings have been provided by and for Knowledge Keepers and Scientists in preparation for the Gathering of Knowledge Keepers and Scientists, taking place at the Turtle Lodge on September […]

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Praying together: Day of reflection’s goal is to bring healing to Indigenous peoples

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/praying-together-438666603.html By: Brenda Suderman Posted: 08/5/2017 4:00 AM Sunday morning, whatever your religious affiliation or spiritual practice, consider saying a prayer for the health and healing of Canada’s Indigenous people. “I […]

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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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