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Star Stories, part 44: Flight of the Sky Dreamer
A dream vision of flight represented by a hand-hammered story bracelet; a sky dreamer's journey along the path of consciousness.

zhaawano
5 days ago4 min read
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Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 27: The Close Relationship Between Bears and Midewiwin
A reflection on makwa the black bear and its significance to the Midewiwin, the Medicine Lodge of the Anishinaabe Peoples.

zhaawano
Jun 96 min read
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The Way of the Heartbeat, part 19: Is Midewiwin a Cult?
A reflection on the cultural significance and historical context of the Midewiwin, "Society of Good-Hearted Ones" of the Anishinaabeg Peoples.

zhaawano
Jun 36 min read
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Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 40: One Spirit, One Mind
An exquisite gold eagle feather necklace, crafted by the author, portrays the tale of the Three Fires Midewiwin.

zhaawano
Jun 23 min read
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An Introduction (Who am I, and What Brings Me Here?)
Who am I, and what brings me here?

zhaawano
May 314 min read
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Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 26: Zaagi' - The Outward Nature of Love
A musing about the outward nature of love! Why for the Anishinaabe, zaagi' (to love someone) is not based on an “inward feeling” but rather on an “outward action.”

zhaawano
May 177 min read
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Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 10: Copper, Gift From the Lake
An Anishinaabe story about the sacred copper, woven around a set of story rings and a painting.

zhaawano
May 136 min read
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Teachings from the Tree of Life, part 36: Walk Proudly in the Sunlight
Heal the trauma. Stand proudly in the sunlight with your head held high.

zhaawano
May 43 min read
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Teaching Stories, part 27: We All Come From the Same Place
Who are the Anishinaabeg? Let's take some time to consider our origins as a people.

zhaawano
May 24 min read
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Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 25: This Is How Wenabozho Walked the Land
The story of how Wenabozho walked the land in a sacred manner, naming the spirits and the moons that govern our existence.

zhaawano
May 13 min read
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Artist Inspirations, part 3: The True Legacy of Chief Pontiac
The True Legacy of Ogimaa Oboonidiyaak (Chief Pontiac). How a 18th century Anishinaabe leader sparked a widespread liberation war against the British Empire.

zhaawano
Apr 2910 min read
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Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 39: A Symbol of Love
The eagle feather as symbol of love and healing.

zhaawano
Apr 281 min read
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Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 24: Now Is Not the Time to Be Silent
Now Is Not the Time to Be Silent: A Call for Action Against the Orange Wiindigoo.

zhaawano
Apr 143 min read
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Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 9: Earth Song
An artistic portrayal of the bond between earth & sky, showcased through a ring set inspired by the outline of the Sleeping Giant.

zhaawano
Mar 124 min read
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Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 8: A Good Way of Life
A visual narrative delving into nibi, the water, and the spiritual importance of the Lakes to the Anishinaabeg and Ininewak communities.

zhaawano
Mar 99 min read
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Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 23: A Brief History of the Algonkian language
An overview of the history of the Algonquian language from both Indigenous and Western scientific perspectives.

zhaawano
Mar 66 min read
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Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 22: Medweyaashid and the Birth of Language
A tale about a wind medicine healer who brought a stone up from the depths of a lake, thus releasing human language.

zhaawano
Mar 614 min read
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Spirit of the Seasons, part 17: A Tale of Spring and the Light of the Sun
A tale of spring and the life-giving light of the Sun artistically depicted in a silver and turquoise bolo tie.

zhaawano
Feb 182 min read
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The Way of the Heartbeat, Part 3: Just as a Seed, So Is a Child
Just as a seed, so is a child: A hand hammered necklace representing an Anishinaabe teaching honoring the concept of mino-bimaadiziwin.

zhaawano
Feb 54 min read
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Star Stories, part 43: Wenabozho Meets the Winter Maker
Why Wenabozho and the Bringer of Winter are forever bound together in the Night Sky.

zhaawano
Jan 3020 min read
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