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About This Collection
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.
Curated by mokiethecat
Youth Empowerment Message by Elder Dave Courchene |
"Join those who have found their heart." Elder Dave Courchene (Anishinnabe Nation*, Eagle Clan) talks with us on moving beyond selfishness, greed and need for power. We must return to the beginning and understand that we are spiritual beings that must be rooted in the land. In today's world we continue to support ideologies and concepts that separate us as the human family and help us destroy our home that we call Mother Earth. We are denying our young people their rights and he particularly addresses this issue and seek the guidance we need especially from our grandmothers. Published on Aug 14, 2015 "Anishinaabe or more properly Anishinaabeg or Anishinabek (which is the plural form of the word) is a collective term that refers to the Ojibway, Odawa and Algonkin Peoples, who all share closely related Algonquian languages." EarthSayer Dave Courchene |
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The Seven Sacred Laws - As Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene)
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Governor General Mary Simon honours Elder Dr Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge
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Honouring Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. and his spiritual names, Nitamabit and Nii Gaani Aki Inini
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The Birth of A New Life - A Dream and Teachings Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini
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David Suzuki honours Elder Dr. Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge
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Returning to the Beginning | The Shamanic Wisdom Summit
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Elder Dr. David Courchene at Turtle Lodge (Ceremonial Launch of Wahbanung) - Main Presentation
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Going Beyond The Land Acknowledgement
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National Indigenous Peoples Day with Knowledge Keepers
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A Winter Solstice Special: Lighting the Sacred Fire
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Belief System based on Higher Power by Elder Dave Courchene
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Wahbanung Book by Turtle Lodge
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EARTH DAY 2020 by Dr. David Courchene
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A DREAM: Get Ready by Dave Courchene
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Convocation Address | Honorary Doctor of Laws (2019)
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On Climate Change, November 2016
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The Turtle Lodge with Elder Dave Courchene (2002)
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Indigenous Values on Climate Change - September 2019
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Dave Courchene sends a message to Peru
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A Time of Great Change and Opportunity by Dave Courchene