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Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 10: Mother Earth's Rattle
A musing on Omizakamigokwe, our Mother Earth, who takes care of us and will be shaking her zhiishiigwan long after we have gone.

zhaawano
Nov 5, 20221 min read


Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 17: Animosh and the Twins
The sacred story of how Animosh the Dog nurtured the first two Anishinaabeg to maturity and taught them to dance.

zhaawano
Nov 3, 20228 min read


Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 15: Zhingibis and the Return of the Heart Berry
The story of a young Ojibwe man named Zhingibis Mandosking who had a dream that helped returning the warm weather to the freezing earth.

zhaawano
Oct 23, 20222 min read


Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 9: Akiwenzii's Teaching
The meaning of the word Akiwenzii (He Who Has Been on the Earth for a Long Time) and the role the Elder People play in Anishinaabe culture.

zhaawano
Oct 15, 202210 min read


Reflections of a Storyteller, part 1: When There Is No Snow on the Ground
Reflections of a Storyteller. questioning the modern-day taboo on telling stories only when there is snow on the ground.

zhaawano
Oct 12, 20224 min read


Spirit of the Seasons, part 6: Mother Earth and the 13 Moons of Creation
A sacred love story told to celebrate the rise of the 13 Full Moons above our Turtle Island.

zhaawano
Oct 9, 20228 min read


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.

zhaawano
Sep 26, 202213 min read


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.

zhaawano
Sep 15, 20222 min read


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..

zhaawano
Aug 20, 20224 min read


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.

zhaawano
Aug 13, 20228 min read


Teachings from the Tree of Life, part 13: Living the Mashkikiikewin Life
The need to approach life in a sacred manner and return to a life of mashkikikiikewin (gathering medicine).

zhaawano
Aug 6, 20225 min read


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.

zhaawano
Aug 1, 20221 min read


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.

zhaawano
Jul 23, 20223 min read


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 19, 20222 min read


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.

zhaawano
Jul 4, 20222 min read


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.

zhaawano
Jun 14, 20225 min read


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...

zhaawano
May 29, 20222 min read


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.

zhaawano
May 20, 20223 min read


Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 16: Silver, the Sacred Metal of the Spirits
Why I use silver in my wedding rings.

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May 11, 20223 min read


What's Your Doodem, part 5: Dance of the Otter
The meaning of Nigig the Otter to the Anishinaabeg Peoples.

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May 10, 20224 min read
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