Yesterday, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge were honored at two simultaneous events.

Hundreds gathered at the Turtle Lodge for a tribute, while Governor General Mary

Yesterday, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge were honored at two simultaneous events.

Hundreds gathered at the Turtle Lodge for a tribute, while Governor General Mary Simon hosted a separate event in his honor at Rideau Hall.

Professor Cornel Pewewardy, a traditional Comanche-Kiowa elder, directs Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University. He addresses the detrimental impact of conventional education on

Professor Cornel Pewewardy, a traditional Comanche-Kiowa elder, directs Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University. He addresses the detrimental impact of conventional education on indigenous culture and language.

Pewewardy advocates for "re-traditionalization," a tribal approach to education designed to counteract these negative effects. He presented these ideas on February 11, 2011, in Portland, Oregon.

Ininiwak Elder Philip Paynter shares his COVID-19 vaccine experience and encourages others to take it. This message is Part 6 in a series from the Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers,

Ininiwak Elder Philip Paynter shares his COVID-19 vaccine experience and encourages others to take it. This message is Part 6 in a series from the Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers, addressing COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine.

The series features various Elders, including Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing, and Chief Dr. Harry Bone, who discuss their perspectives on vaccination, spirituality, and balancing modern and traditional medicine. Watch Philip Paynter's message (also available in French) here: https://youtu.be/dq9oo5vH0R4. Additional parts of the series are also available online.

Join us for a conversation with FIU Doctoral Candidate and Marine Veteran David Riera.

He will discuss how his roles with the Hispanic Access Foundation and Society of Wetlands Sciences

Join us for a conversation with FIU Doctoral Candidate and Marine Veteran David Riera.

He will discuss how his roles with the Hispanic Access Foundation and Society of Wetlands Sciences promote Ocean Stewardship in South Florida and globally.

Support David's work here: www.hispanicaccess.org

This episode, originally streamed on July 27, 2020, featured a vital discussion.

Moderated by Valérie Courtois, the dialogue focused on the reconciliation between Indigenous and Western

This episode, originally streamed on July 27, 2020, featured a vital discussion.

Moderated by Valérie Courtois, the dialogue focused on the reconciliation between Indigenous and Western scientific ways of knowing. Panelists included Miles Richardson, O.C.; Dr. David Suzuki; Dr. Nancy Turner; and Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr.

This episode, originally streamed live on September 24, 2020, featured a dialogue on braiding Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing for improved stewardship outcomes.

Moderated by Dr.

This episode, originally streamed live on September 24, 2020, featured a dialogue on braiding Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing for improved stewardship outcomes.

Moderated by Dr. Nancy Turner, the discussion included Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Miles Richardson, O.C., Dr. David Suzuki, and Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr.

The "Reconciling Ways of Knowing Dialogue 2: Enacting Ethical Space in Knowledge Sharing" continued the conversation on Indigenous knowledge and science. This second dialogue specifically explored

The "Reconciling Ways of Knowing Dialogue 2: Enacting Ethical Space in Knowledge Sharing" continued the conversation on Indigenous knowledge and science. This second dialogue specifically explored Indigenous Ethics in relation to Indigenous knowledges.

It convened a diverse group of Indigenous knowledge holders, scholars, practitioners, and scientists to discuss these critical themes.

For more information, visit waysofknowingforum.ca/discussion2 and turtlelodge.org.

Anishinabe Elder Dave Courchene shared wisdom on November 18, 2016, at the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba. This gathering focused on Indigenous perspectives regarding pipeline

Anishinabe Elder Dave Courchene shared wisdom on November 18, 2016, at the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba. This gathering focused on Indigenous perspectives regarding pipeline development in the province.

Participants included federal and provincial government representatives, energy companies, environmental organizations, and other Indigenous Elders and leaders.