A Dream and Teachings Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini
The Turtle Lodge Presents a Special Winter Solstice Presentation: “Lighting the Sacred Fire.”
On November 6 2021, hundreds gathered at The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness in Sagkeeng First Nation to honour Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr.'s Spiritual Names and his Vision of Turtle Lodge.
The Vision received by Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini - Leading Earth Man), Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan, and the original building of the Turtle Lodge in 2002. Credit to Filmmaker Marco Mascarin, 2002.
A 12-minute short film about this international ceremonial gathering focusing on Indigenous-led solutions to climate change, led by Turtle Lodge in 2017.
Mikinakay – Trail of the Turtle is a story that follows 2 Indigenous youth on their journey to heal from the effects of intergenerational trauma.
“The 8th Fire” Film highlights the Anishnabe prophecy revealing the 2 choices that we now face on this planet — Materialism and Destruction or the Spiritual path, which includes care for the earth and for each other.
Speakers of Tomorrow music video by BODM (Bruthers of Different Muthers), was filmed on location at Turtle Lodge.
A special Miigwetch to songwriter Michel Lee Bruyere and director Jesse Green for your vision and work to bring this song to life.
Written by Michel Lee Bruyere Performed by Bruthers of Different Muthers (BODM) Directed by Jesse Green of STRONGFRONT.tv
This short documentary explores the history of Wahbung, Our Tomorrows, and shows how it was a catalyst for First Nations peoples’ right to self-determination.
