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Stories and Teachings from the Earth, part 1: The Rocks That Sing
"The Rocks That Sing," a story about transfusion of knowledge and life's energy through the rocks of the earth.
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zhaawano
Jun 29, 202017 min read
Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 24
The True Story of how the Smoking of the Pipe Brought Peace and Healing to the People of the Three Fires.
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zhaawano
Jun 4, 202018 min read
Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 13: Tobacco, Sacred Gift of the Thunderbirds
A story about the origin of tobacco, and how the Anishinaabeg Peoples learned to offer it as an act of prayerful and powerful reciprocity.
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zhaawano
May 19, 20207 min read
Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 15: Wenabozho and the Storytellers' Mirror
An epic storytelling painting, a teaching mirror that marks the beginning of a magic and fruitful cooperation between two kindred artists.
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zhaawano
May 12, 202013 min read
Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 12: The Lake Remembers
An ancient Anishinaabe belief about the lakes, storage rooms of water containing the blood memory of countless beings that lived before us.
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May 1, 20202 min read
Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 11: Encounter with a Black Bear
WAJIW AADIZOOKAAN: THE STORY OF THE BEAR MEDICINE RINGS ~~ The tale of a unique wedding ring set inspired by a true story.
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Apr 29, 20207 min read
Star Stories, part 30: Sky Spirits (The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars)
Relearning the knowledge and sacred tales of the sun, the moon, and the star; featuring the legend of Giizhig Anang, the Day Star or Venus
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zhaawano
Feb 22, 202012 min read
Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 11: Nibi, Source of Life, Teachings, and Stories
A story about Nibi the Spirit of the Water, dedicated to the legacy of Nookomis Josephine Mandamin.
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zhaawano
Feb 12, 202024 min read
Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 23: The Gift of Spring
A story about the Gift of Life from the East, symbolized by the seeds of the Earth.
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Jan 30, 20201 min read
Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 22: A Song of Great Power
A personal song of power honoring Migizi the Bald Eagle.
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zhaawano
Jan 21, 20205 min read
Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 21: Eagle Feathers & Braids of Northern Sweetgrass
A teaching woven around a wedding ring set about the eagle, sweetgras, and the spirit of wisdom and knowledge that lives in the North.
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zhaawano
Dec 12, 20197 min read
Star Stories, part 7: John Trudell, A Gentle Rumble Across the Universe
A Gentle Rumble Across the Universe: a story necklace created by Zhaawano Giizhik dedicated to the life & poetry of the late John Trudell.
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zhaawano
Nov 28, 20195 min read
Stories from the Land of Crane and Turtle, part 5: Wenabozho and the Disappearance of the Sun
Wenabozho and the Disappearance of the Sun. A sacred tale woven around the 2024 solar eclipse.
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zhaawano
Nov 18, 20198 min read
What'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 .
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zhaawano
Oct 21, 20191 min read
Teaching Stories, part 23: We Are All Related
The ancient Anishinaabe teaching of gakina-awiiya: everything in life is interconnected, interrelated, and interdependent on each other.
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zhaawano
Sep 19, 201912 min read
Love 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...
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zhaawano
Sep 13, 20193 min read
Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 13: Walking the Rough and Winding Road
Storytelling rings titled Walking the Rough and Winding Road symbolizing the nature and the paradoxes of matrimonial life.
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zhaawano
Aug 8, 20194 min read
Star 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...
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zhaawano
Aug 4, 201941 min read
Love 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.
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zhaawano
Jul 24, 201913 min read
Star 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.
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