The Seven Sacred Laws is a colourful animated web series following a young boy's vision quest, where he learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals. Written by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David

The Seven Sacred Laws is a colourful animated web series following a young boy's vision quest, where he learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals. Written by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, directed by Erica Daniels (Peguis First Nation), and created by Peg City Pictures Inc., the series teaches principles like respect, as shown by a buffalo apparition.

Manitoba 150 proudly presents these short animated films, in partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness and IG Wealth Management. The Turtle Lodge, founded on the Seven Sacred Laws, is dedicated to reconnecting with Earth and sharing ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org.

"The Seven Sacred Laws" is an animated web series created by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, directed by Erica Daniels (Peguis First Nation), and produced by Peg City Pictures Inc. This

"The Seven Sacred Laws" is an animated web series created by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, directed by Erica Daniels (Peguis First Nation), and produced by Peg City Pictures Inc. This colourful series follows a young boy on a vision quest, where he learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals, teaching the law of love.

Manitoba 150, in partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness (Sagkeeng First Nation) and IG Wealth Management, proudly presents these short animated films. The Turtle Lodge, founded on the Seven Sacred Laws, is a center for reconnecting with Earth and sharing Indigenous ancestral knowledge. For more information, visit www.turtlelodge.org.

"The Seven Sacred Laws" is an imaginative animated web series following a young boy's vision quest. He learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals, including humility from a wolf. This

"The Seven Sacred Laws" is an imaginative animated web series following a young boy's vision quest. He learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals, including humility from a wolf. This series was created by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, directed by Indigenous filmmaker Erica Daniels of Peguis First Nation, and produced by Manitoba’s Peg City Pictures Inc.

Manitoba 150, in partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness and IG Wealth Management, proudly presents these short animated films. The Turtle Lodge, a place for reconnecting to Earth and sharing ancestral knowledge based on the Seven Sacred Laws, offers more information at www.turtlelodge.org.

"The Seven Sacred Laws" is a colorful animated web series where a young boy on a vision quest learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals, including the law of wisdom. Written by Anishinaabe

"The Seven Sacred Laws" is a colorful animated web series where a young boy on a vision quest learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals, including the law of wisdom. Written by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, directed by Indigenous filmmaker Erica Daniels (Peguis First Nation), and created by Manitoba’s Peg City Pictures Inc.

Manitoba 150 proudly presents these short animated films, in partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness (Sagkeeng First Nation) and IG Wealth Management.

The Turtle Lodge, a Center of Excellence in Indigenous Education and Wellness, is founded on the Seven Sacred Laws. It promotes reconnecting to Earth and sharing ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org.

On July 27, 2012, we sadly announce the passing of Grandfather/Maestro Tlakaelel (Francisco Jimenez Sanchez), a revered Mexica-Tolteca Elder, teacher, guide, and guardian of oral traditions. More

On July 27, 2012, we sadly announce the passing of Grandfather/Maestro Tlakaelel (Francisco Jimenez Sanchez), a revered Mexica-Tolteca Elder, teacher, guide, and guardian of oral traditions. More information is available from the SEED Institute.

Tlakaelel lived into his 90s, dedicating his life to learning, teaching, and honoring ancient traditions. He generously shared his profound knowledge with both Indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

We are profoundly grateful for his life and enduring legacy. He will be honored at the upcoming Wisdom from the Origins Conference, September 13-17, 2012, in Albuquerque, NM.

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.

On April 14, 2021, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene conducted a Traditional Naming Ceremony for the former Kapyong Barracks at Turtle Lodge, requested by the Treaty 1 Governing Council. The Anishinaabe

On April 14, 2021, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene conducted a Traditional Naming Ceremony for the former Kapyong Barracks at Turtle Lodge, requested by the Treaty 1 Governing Council. The Anishinaabe name unveiled was Naawi-Oodena, meaning “The Centre of the Heart and Community.”

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness fosters reconnection to Earth and shares ancestral knowledge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws.

Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org or follow us on Facebook (@turtlelodge), Twitter (@turtlelodge), and Instagram (@theturtlelodge).

Elder Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man), an Anishinabe Nation Elder and Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, served as Ceremonial Witness at the

Elder Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man), an Anishinabe Nation Elder and Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, served as Ceremonial Witness at the First Nations’ National Guardians Gathering 2019.

Invited by the Heiltsuk and Squamish Nations, Elder Courchene offered concluding remarks at the gathering, held March 12-13, 2019, in Vancouver.

A full video of the gathering is available at ilinationhood.ca.