Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene), Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan
Turtle Lodge Founder and Knowledge Keeper
Elder Dr. Dave Courchene — Nii Gaani Aki Innini (Leading Earth Man) — is a respected elder and knowledge keeper of the Anishinaabe Nation who has devoted his life to […]
Oshoshoko Bineshiikwe – Blue Thunderbird Woman, Osawa Aki Ikwe (Florence Paynter)
Knowledge Keeper and Ceremonial Leader
“We have to stand up for Mother Earth and give her voice. She is one of our entities which continues to support us and provide all its resources to us.” […]
Giizis Inini (Dr. Harry Bone)
Knowledge Keeper
Knowledge Keeper Dr. Harry Bone, C.M. is from the Keeseekoowenin Ojibway Nation. Knowledge Keeper Bone has worked tirelessly throughout his life to bolster Indigenous rights. He has served extensive […]