zhaawano11 hours ago17 minReflections of the Great Lakes, part 13: Tobacco, Sacred Gift of the ThunderbirdsA story about the origin of tobacco, and how the Anishinaabeg Peoples learned to offer it as an act of prayerful and powerful reciprocity.
zhaawanoMay 196 minLove Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 15: Wiinabozho and the Storytellers' MirrorAn epic storytelling painting, a teaching mirror that marks the beginning of a magic and fruitful cooperation between two kindred artists.
zhaawanoMay 1213 minReflections of the Great Lakes, part 12: The Lake RemembersAn ancient Anishinaabe belief about the lakes, storage rooms of water containing the blood memory of countless beings that lived before us.
zhaawanoMay 12 minReflections of the Great Lakes, part 11: Encounter with a Black BearWAJIW AADIZOOKAAN: THE STORY OF THE BEAR MEDICINE RINGS ~~ The tale of a unique wedding ring set inspired by a true story.
zhaawanoApr 297 minStar Stories, part 8: Sky Spirits (The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars)Relearning the knowledge and sacred tales of the sun, the moon, and the stars; featuring the legend of Giizhig Anang, the Day Star or Venus
zhaawanoFeb 2212 minReflections of the Great Lakes, part 11: Nibi, Source of Life, Teachings, and StoriesA story about Nibi the Spirit of the Water, dedicated to the legacy of Nookomis Josephine Mandamin.
zhaawanoFeb 1224 minTeachings of the Eagle Feather, part 23: The Gift of SpringA story about the Gift of Life from the East, symbolized by the seeds of the Earth.
zhaawanoJan 301 minTeachings of the Eagle Feather, part 22: A Song of Great Power A personal song of power honoring Migizi the Bald Eagle.
zhaawanoJan 215 minTeachings of the Eagle Feather, part 21: Eagle Feathers & Braids of Northern SweetgrassA teaching woven around a wedding ring set about the eagle, sweetgras, and the spirit of wisdom and knowledge that lives in the North.
zhaawanoDec 12, 20197 minStar Stories, part 7: John Trudell, A Gentle Rumble Across the UniverseA Gentle Rumble Across the Universe: a story necklace created by Zhaawano Giizhik dedicated to the life & poetry of the late John Trudell.
zhaawanoNov 28, 20194 minStories from the Land of Crane and Turtle, part 5: Wiinabozho and the Disappearance of the SunWiinabozho and the Disappearance of the Sun. A sacred tale woven around a platinum ring mounted with a black diamond.
zhaawanoNov 18, 20198 minWhat's Your Doodem, part 3: Cut-tail, Teacher Among Teachers (The Story of the Catfish Clan)The story of the catfish, or Cut-tail, beloved clan progenitor and Teacher among Teachers .
zhaawanoOct 21, 20191 minTeaching Stories, part 23: We Are All RelatedThe ancient Anishinaabe teaching of gakina-awiiya: everything in life is interconnected, interrelated, and interdependent on each other.
zhaawanoSep 19, 201912 minLove Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 14 The amazing love tale of a young Anishinaabe inini who had a vision and found his love match among the stars...
zhaawanoSep 13, 20193 minLove Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 13: Walking the Rough and Winding RoadStorytelling rings titled Walking the Rough and Winding Road symbolizing the nature and the paradoxes of matrimonial life.
zhaawanoAug 7, 20194 minStar Stories, part 4: The Amazing Legend of Yellow Star and the Sleeping Giant A love tale about two earth beings, living apart. Shone upon by the magic light of the stars above, their love remains strong...
zhaawanoAug 4, 201938 minLove Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 12: "Return of the Drum Called Humble Spirit" A modern love story against the background of a traditional tale about a boy who had a dream and restored honor & simplicity to powwow.
zhaawanoJul 24, 201911 minStar Stories, part 6: Parallel Paths (Warriors That Dwell the Earth and the Sky)To the Anishinaabeg, both Wolf and Lynx play an important role in Gaagige-giizhig, the Universe, and not just as Teachers on earth.
zhaawanoJun 21, 20192 minLove Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 11: The Loving EarthA story about the deep love between two people against the magic silhouette of the Sleeping Giant.
zhaawanoJun 6, 20191 minStar Stories, part 5: A Vision of LoveA modern love story told by Zhaawano Giizhik inspired by the traditional notion that the stars are the thoughts of Gichi-Manidoo.