Dave Courchene - Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man)
The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness is a sacred lodge of the Anishinabe Peoples, situated in Sagkeeng First Nation on the Southern tip of Lake Winnipeg, Canada.
The Lodge was built in 2002 in fulfillment of a vision received by Elder Dave Courchene. For the First Peoples of America, visions and dreams have always offered guidance in life. Following our visions has helped us remain connected to the Great Spirit and the land. The turtle for the First Peoples is a symbol of truth, and the Elders believe that Dave’s vision of the lodge can bring healing to people and peace to the world.
The Lodge is internationally recognized as a place for sharing universal and ancient knowledge, for reconnecting to the earth and nature, and for sharing among people of all races and nations. It is founded upon spiritual, land-based teachings that bring balance to life, with the fundamental goal of Mino-Pi-Mati-Si-Win – A Good and Peaceful Way of Life. Mino-Pi-Matisi-Win is about seeing, listening, feeling, speaking, and acting from the heart.
Elder Courchene is an international leader who addresses the climate crisis.
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Convocation Address | Honorary Doctor of Laws (2019) |
Elder Dave Courchene's Convocation Address, University of Winnipeg, June 13, 2019, where he was honoured with a Doctor of Laws. The time has arrived where we must face the reality of what we have done to the Earth and ourselves. Good leadership is essential and we all have the capacity to be leaders. EarthSayer Dave Courchene |
Indigenous Values on Climate Change - September 2019
David Suzuki honours Elder Dr. Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge
Governor General Mary Simon honours Elder Dr Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge
Honouring Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. and his spiritual names, Nitamabit and Nii Gaani Aki Inini
On Climate Change, November 2016
A Time of Great Change and Opportunity by Dave Courchene
Belief System based on Higher Power by Elder Dave Courchene
Convocation Address | Honorary Doctor of Laws (2019)
EARTH DAY 2020 by Dr. David Courchene
The Seven Sacred Laws - As Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene)
Dave Courchene sends a message to Peru
National Indigenous Peoples Day with Knowledge Keepers
Wahbanung Book by Turtle Lodge
The Birth of A New Life - A Dream and Teachings Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini
Youth Empowerment Message by Elder Dave Courchene
Returning to the Beginning | The Shamanic Wisdom Summit
Going Beyond The Land Acknowledgement
The Turtle Lodge with Elder Dave Courchene (2002)
A Winter Solstice Special: Lighting the Sacred Fire
A DREAM: Get Ready by Dave Courchene
Elder Dr. David Courchene at Turtle Lodge (Ceremonial Launch of Wahbanung) - Main Presentation