Posts Tagged "Indigenous Teachings"
The North Direction — wolf teachings, wisdom and the sacredness of cedar
June 29, 2026
The final direction of the Medicine Wheel, we turn to the North — a place of wisdom, reflection, gratitude and the teachings that come from a life well lived. The North is often associated with winter, Elders, knowledge, experience and…
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Listening to the Waters: Reflections on Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2026
As Indigenous Peoples Day approaches, I find myself thinking about water. Not just the water that flows through our rivers, lakes and streams, but the water that lives within us. The water that carried each of us into this world….
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The South Direction — buffalo teachings, growth and the sacredness of sweetgrass
June 15, 2026
This week, we continue our journey around the Medicine Wheel by moving into the South Direction, a place connected to growth, relationships, emotion, trust and the energy of youth. The South represents summertime, abundance, warmth and the emotional self. It…
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Walking the circle together: The Medicine Wheel, Indigenous wisdom and our shared responsibility
June 1, 2026
June is Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the histories, cultures, teachings, resilience and ongoing contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. It is also a time for reflection. Reflection on truth, relationship, responsibility and…
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Water is life: Indigenous women, sacred waters and our shared responsibility
March 19, 2026
For many Indigenous Peoples, reflection on World Water Day does not begin and end on a single day. Protecting water is a daily responsibility, grounded in culture, spirituality and relationship to the land. Water is not simply a resource. It is life…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
Honouring the Fall Equinox – September 22nd
September 22, 2025
On September 22, the sun reaches a moment of balance — the Fall Equinox. Day and night are equal, reminding us of the natural cycles that guide our lives. Across many Indigenous nations, the Equinox is a time of reflection,…
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