The Turtle Lodge is an Indigenous place, open to all people, for reconnecting to the Earth & sharing ancient Indigenous knowledge, based on the 7 Teachings.

Sagkeeng FN, Manitoba, Canada
Joined October 2011
Announcing: Mother Earth Lodge and Vision Quest Rites of Passage Fast for Young Men
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The Turtle Lodge is pleased to present the next episode of the Anishinaabemowin Language Video Series. Episode 4: The Four Levels of Anishinaabemowin Language Learn the four levels of language, as shared by Knowledge Keeper, Dr. Harry Bone. youtu.be/7vQ92zwWOK0
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The Turtle Lodge is pleased to present the Anishinaabemowin Language Video Series. Here is Episode 3: Nibi Water Song and Teachings Learn the Nibi Water song, as received in a dream by Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing. youtu.be/3dxpuBqMvIs
This week's climate chats feature @TurtleLodge grandmother Katherine Whitecloud on Indigenous knowledge and climate action. Register and share please! mcic.ca/get-involved/upcomin…
The Turtle Lodge is pleased to present the Anishinaabemowin Language Video Series. Here is Episode 2: The Anishinaabe Prophecy Song Learn the Anishinaabe Prophecy Song, received in the Mide Lodge and shared by Cree Knowledge Keeper, Philip Paynter. youtu.be/F3hssFzP2W8
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We are pleased to present the Anishinaabemowin Language Video Series. Episode 1: Learning an Anishinaabemowin Prayer, teachings shared by Knowledge Keepers Florence Paynter and Robert Maytwayashing. youtu.be/ec7l8qi5TYE
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Chii By Ceremony: October 9-12, 2022 - Mi’kmaw Territory The Chii By Ceremony (Ancestors Ceremony / Ghost Dance) will be taking place in Mi’kmaw Territory this year from October 9th-12th. All are welcome to attend this Ceremony. For more info contact: theturtlelodge@gmail.com
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Ceremonial Protocols are being honoured as Mi’kmaw Grandmother Jane Meader passed tobacco to Turtle Lodge Leader David Courchene III, inviting him and his Helpers to Mi’kmaw Territory to conduct the Chii-By Ceremony.
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The Turtle Lodge is very excited and honoured to be bringing this Ceremony out East! Please email us at theturtlelodge@gmail.com if you’d like to attend or to get more information. Kiananakomin! (Artwork in Photo by Henry (Chopper) Guimond)
Mother Earth Lodge New Date: June 4-7, 2022 at Turtle Lodge Honouring the vision of the late Orianna Courchene A teaching and healing lodge for Women with Rites of Passage teachings. For registration and more information email theturtlelodge@gmail.com
“Wahbanang: The Resurgence of a People: Clearing the Path for our Survival” is now available for order here: mfnerc.org/product/wahbanang…? Wahbanang is authored by a respected group of Knowledge Keepers, Elders and Chiefs—members of the Anishinaabe, Ininiwak (Cree), & Dakota Nations.
The Seven Sacred Laws are being featured as part of a new monthly series, "Miywasin Moment” in the Medicine Hat News. medicinehatnews.com/life/loc… "Miywasin Moment: The Seven Sacred Teachings: Love – The Eagle"
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A Message from the National Turtle Lodge Elders’ and Knowledge Keepers’ Council: A CALL FOR A NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER ON THE SPRING EQUINOX Sunday, March 20, 2022 In the spirit of love, peace, and healing for all Humanity and a better life on Mother Earth for all Children.
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Turtle Lodge Leader David Courchene III discusses the Spirit and Intent of the Treaties, and the legacy that his Grandfather David Courchene Senior and Father Nii Gaani Aki Inini had in reviving the way of life and traditions of Anishinaabe People. soundcloud.com/user-96549772…
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"Onishkaak! Wake up!" — The Last Message received from Nitamabit/Nii Gaani Aki Inini (the late Dr. Elder Dave Courchene) - mailchi.mp/2c2e62b61eff/onis…
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A Winter Solstice Celebration: Lighting the Sacred Fire in Our Home Territories - mailchi.mp/98835297c961/live…
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A Message from the Family of Dr. Elder Dave Courchene - mailchi.mp/86a00d8298a1/a-me…
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We'll never forget his beautiful message of condolences & solace he shared with us as both our communities face ongoing horrific hate crimes & grieving. During a time when #Indigenous Peoples are enduring ongoing trauma #IndigenousJustice #IndigenousMuslimSolidarity #Decolonize
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To our Creator we belong & return. 🙌🏾 We raise our hands in deep respect, prayer, smudge, honour, love, gratitude, & chii miigwech for dear #Nitamabit #NiiGaaniAkiInini #ElderDaveCourchene who began his journey into the Spirit world today. Aapiji go chi miigwech, baamaa pii! 🧡
It is with great sadness that the family of Nitamabit/Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Elder Dave Courchene) announce that he has begun his journey into the Spirit world. He passed peacefully at his residence on Wednesday December 8th, 2021 surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
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