SunBow

 Two days of rallying and uniting forces in Canberra...

Snippets from the climate rally on Parliament Hill in Canberra (Feb 3 and 4) and from the Aboriginal Tent Embassy that has been standing for 48 years for sovereignty and reconciliation in front of the Old Parliament House. Just a few photos and short clips to share the spirit.

 Sacred Spirit of Australia

 Chief Reuben George. Water Protectors speech in a Doukhobor assembly, Castlegar, BC, April 4, 2019.

 40th Kamloopa Pow Wow 2019, Grand Entry Biggest in the West. There were over 500 brave dancers (it was 100 degrees!). They even had me join in the ''Caucasian Classics'' and dance to exhaustion. They had a great time making fun of us. Good thing that pat wasn't filmed (I hope). What a great way to start my summer pilgrimage around BC... :) 

In this first part of the interview, I introduce myself, my spiritual path and some of the Elders I learned from, with a brief look at Hopi knowledge. To all my relations...

Migwetch Mary Ann Hornof-Bassi for your permission and that of your Midewiwin Elder to share this beautiful medicine song. Much Love...

Our good sister Kim Knutson
Whap Whiichii Skewe = White Mountain Woman
with whom i had the honor to celebrate this last Full Moon ceremony, shares a song and teachings. Kitchi Migwetch.

A humble offering to the ones who walk on the sacred way.

On my 50th birthday last summer, I went on a vision quest and a medicine song came to me, inspired by an Anishnabe song.

I recorded it to remember it, just as it was coming out for the first time, no warm up, no practice, so maybe a little shaky.

Similkameen 2014 Pow Wow of Champions.

Honoring our Elders. Grand Entry (unedited).

August 30th 2014. Ashnola River Road, Keremeos, BC.

Thanks and congrats to all the drummers and dancers.

The 7 Fires Prophecy told by Grandfather William Commanda, with Louise and Jacob Wawatie holding the wampum belt,

The Anishnabe history of Turtle Island,

Filmed in 2008 at A Circle of All Nations, A Culture of Peace.

Footage from the beginning of the IronWood Log Project.

Songs by Wayquay, Tribal Grind, with her kind permission.

November 11, 2013. In remembrance of a legendary Anishnabe Elder and Peacemaker, who was born 100 years ago today.