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Teaching Stories, part 28: Exploring the Parallels Between Midewiwin and Freemasonry
What do Midewiwin and Freemasonry have in common? An analysis.
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5 days ago6 min read
Reflections of a Storyteller, part 8: Why We Must Tap Into Our Spirit Memory
Why we must learn to listen to our hearts and our dreams.
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Jul 12 min read
Spirit of the Seasons, part 19: The Spirit of Niibin
A reflection on Anishinaabe Gimishoomisinaan Niimi'idiwin, Dance of Our Grandfather, marking the Summer Solstice.
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Jun 212 min read
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.
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Jun 164 min read
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.
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Jun 96 min read
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.
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Jun 36 min read
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.
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Jun 23 min read
An Introduction (Who am I, and What Brings Me Here?)
Who am I, and what brings me here?
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May 314 min read
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.”
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May 177 min read
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.
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May 136 min read
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.
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May 43 min read
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.
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May 24 min read
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.
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May 13 min read
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.
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Apr 2910 min read
Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 39: A Symbol of Love
The eagle feather as symbol of love and healing.
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Apr 281 min read
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.
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Apr 143 min read
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.
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Mar 124 min read
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.
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Mar 99 min read
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.
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Mar 66 min read
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.
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Mar 614 min read
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