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Spirit of the Seasons, part 5: When the Spirits of Summer and Winter Meet
Autumn, when the spirits of summer and winter meet. Around this time, we celebrate the beginning of Fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
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- Sep 15
- 1 min
Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 8: A Tribute to Our Medicine Women
Mashkikiikewikwewag, our medicine women, are the true healers and heroes of our Nations.
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zhaawano
- Aug 20
- 4 min
Star Stories, part 25: The Mighty Winds From Our Grandfather in the Sky
Our Grandfather in the Sky is speaking to us. He is sending us messages from our ancestors, in the form of strong winds & dazzling lights..
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zhaawano
- Aug 13
- 7 min
Star Stories, part 24: The Vision of Sees-Beyond-the-Stars-Woman
How Sees-Beyond-the-Stars-Woman, medicine woman and astronomist of her People, had a vision that took her to the Milky Way and beyond.
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zhaawano
- Aug 6
- 5 min
Living the Mashkikiikewin Life
The need to approach life in a sacred manner and return to a life of mashkikikiikewin (gathering medicine).
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zhaawano
- Aug 1
- 1 min
Teachings from the Tree of Life, part 12: The Healing Dance
To dance is to heal. As you dance, think of an eagle feather that lifts your spirit and relieves your pain.
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zhaawano
- Jul 23
- 3 min
What’s Your Doodem, Part 6: Shells, Cranes & Clans - A story of the origin of our clans
The story of the Prophecy of the Seven Fires and the origin of the Anishinaabe clans.
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zhaawano
- Jul 19
- 2 min
The Way of the Heartbeat, part 10: This Is My Ceremony
A musing about what it means to be Anishinaabe.
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- Jul 4
- 2 min
The Way of the Heartbeat, part 9: The Knowledge in Our Hearts
The power of blood memory. To find out who you are, all you have to do is listen to your heart and your dreams.
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zhaawano
- Jun 14
- 5 min
Teachings from the Tree of Life, part 11: The Mirror
"The Mirror." We must look into the mirror and face our demons and responsibilities. We really need to look at who we are.
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- May 29
- 2 min
Star Stories, part 23: Eagle Feather Woman and the Visitor from the Stars
The romantic story of an Anishinaabe woman named Eagle Feather Woman who was visited by a Bear Spirit from the Stars...
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zhaawano
- May 20
- 3 min
Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 7: The First Sound of Creation
A musing about the power and the beauty of MIINIKAAN, the seed from which all life springs, the essence of the beginning of Life.
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zhaawano
- May 11
- 3 min
Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 16: Silver, Precious Metal of the Spirits
Why I use silver in my wedding rings.
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zhaawano
- May 10
- 4 min
What's Your Doodem, part 5: Dance of the Otter
The meaning of Nigig the Otter to the Anishinaabeg Peoples.
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zhaawano
- Apr 26
- 1 min
The Way of the Heartbeat, part 8: The Power of Sound
A musing about spirit names and the power of sound.
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zhaawano
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Teachings from the Tree of Life, part 10: A Spring Musing
A personal musing on the Springtime ceremonies that are held throughout Anishinaabe Aki in order to celebrate the birth of New Life.
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zhaawano
- Apr 7
- 1 min
Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 18: Does A Canoe Have Dreams?
A love poem about a jiimaan (canoe) that takes me to a special place where there is love to be found.
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zhaawano
- Mar 27
- 1 min
Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 17: Fire in My Heart
A love poem born underneath the light of the Fisher Star.
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- Mar 24
- 2 min
Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 15: Seeing in a Spirit Way
How Grandfather Eagle helps us finding healing through spirit flight, when our spirits are carried high by our dreams and visions...
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- Mar 15
- 1 min
Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 2: The Story of Standing Firm and Her Children
The story of the love of a mother for her children...
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