On June 21, 2017, the summer solstice and National Aboriginal Day, Turtle Lodge Elders and representatives from the Original Nations lit a sacred fire at Manitou Api. The flame was brought to

On June 21, 2017, the summer solstice and National Aboriginal Day, Turtle Lodge Elders and representatives from the Original Nations lit a sacred fire at Manitou Api. The flame was brought to Winnipeg, where Elder Dave Courchene lit the Centennial Flame at the Manitoba Legislative Building. It will burn for one year, inspiring the province and nation.

This sacred flame launched the 2017 Canada Games torch run in Manitoba and later lit the Games' cauldron.

A video for the Canada Games was created by Patrick Roberge, PRP Inc. Acknowledgements go to the Elders for their vision and to Barry Mathers for his hard work with the Canada Games and Turtle Lodge.

On June 23, 2020, a panel discussion titled "Knowledge Keepers – Part 1" took place in Canada.

In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis

On June 23, 2020, a panel discussion titled "Knowledge Keepers – Part 1" took place in Canada.

In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor Dr. Karla J. Williamson participated. They were joined by Canadian Ministers Carolyn Bennett, Marc Miller, and Dan Vandal.

This first installment of a two-part conversation explored various important topics for Indigenous peoples across Canada. A transcript is available.

Dave Courchene, also known as Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man), delivered a presentation titled "The Hope for Humanity – Preparing for a New Earth."

This address took place at

Dave Courchene, also known as Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man), delivered a presentation titled "The Hope for Humanity – Preparing for a New Earth."

This address took place at Canada’s Adaptation Platform Plenary Meeting, held at the Radisson Hotel in Winnipeg on November 27, 2018.

Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene), Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, delivered a message titled "Connecting to the Spirit of Mother Earth." This

Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene), Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, delivered a message titled "Connecting to the Spirit of Mother Earth." This address was presented to the National Indigenous Guardians Network in Ottawa on May 23-24, 2018.

For further details on this important message and the work of the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, please visit www.ilinationhood.ca.

Dave Courchene (Leading Earth Man) introduces Onjisay Aki, an Anishinabe term meaning "a changing Earth." This concept reflects the Original Peoples' millennia-long presence and the urgent need

Dave Courchene (Leading Earth Man) introduces Onjisay Aki, an Anishinabe term meaning "a changing Earth." This concept reflects the Original Peoples' millennia-long presence and the urgent need for humanity to adapt as our planet transforms. It also signifies a collective journey we must undertake.

Our ancestors established a path rooted in Indigenous values of respect, guiding us toward healthy relationships with each other and the Earth. Future generations depend on us to follow this trail of peace. A video, created with filmmakers Ian Mauro (Prairie Climate Centre) and Marcel Kreutzer (University of Winnipeg), further explains Onjisay Aki.

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Anishinaabe Knowledge Keeper Robert Maytwayashing, from Lake Manitoba First Nation and a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council, discusses his trust in humanity and his position on the

Anishinaabe Knowledge Keeper Robert Maytwayashing, from Lake Manitoba First Nation and a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council, discusses his trust in humanity and his position on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is Part 5 of a series from Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers on COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. Previous parts feature Elder Dr. Dave Courchene (Part 1), Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing (Part 2), Elder Chief Dr. Harry Bone (Part 3), and Grandmother Florence Paynter (Part 4). View the French version here. The full series includes: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.

Elder Dr. Dave Courchene presented "Returning to the Beginning" on July 23, 2021, sharing insights on finding truth and a way forward amidst current global crises.

This presentation was

Elder Dr. Dave Courchene presented "Returning to the Beginning" on July 23, 2021, sharing insights on finding truth and a way forward amidst current global crises.

This presentation was part of the free Shamanic Wisdom Summit and is copyrighted by The Shift Network. View the full transcript here.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education & Wellness fosters reconnection to Earth and shares ancestral knowledge. Learn more at turtlelodge.org or follow them on social media: Facebook (@turtlelodge), Twitter (@turtlelodge), and Instagram (@theturtlelodge).

The National Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers Council recently prepared a statement on COVID-19 and vaccines. Elder Dr. Dave Courchene shares this in a video series, encouraging personal

The National Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers Council recently prepared a statement on COVID-19 and vaccines. Elder Dr. Dave Courchene shares this in a video series, encouraging personal responsibility and guiding decisions through prayer, ceremony, and connection to the land.

Over the coming weeks, we will share messages from Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers on COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. The full statement text is available here.

Anishinaabe Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing, from Lake Manitoba First Nation and a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, shares her COVID-19 vaccine experience. She

Anishinaabe Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing, from Lake Manitoba First Nation and a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, shares her COVID-19 vaccine experience. She discusses encouraging her family, the importance of individual choice, and how a pre-vaccine ceremony supported her.

This message is Part 2 in a series from Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers on COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. Listen to the French version here. See Part 1, featuring Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, here.

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Ministers Bennett, Miller, and Vandal participated in a panel discussion. They were joined by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Ministers Bennett, Miller, and Vandal participated in a panel discussion. They were joined by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor and Elder Dr. Karla J. Williamson.

This first installment of a two-part conversation explores important topics for Indigenous peoples across Canada. Access the full transcript and the original video.