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Seizing the opportunity to restore a relationship

[A Statement by Elder Dave Courchene – Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan. January 9, 2013] We are witnessing an awakening that is being influenced by the Spirit and by Nature itself. Nature has been waiting for this moment, for us to come together and become

Attawapiskat First Nation

Our dreams matter too

(June 9, 2011) – First Nations students are tired of waiting for Canada to ensure culturally based equity in education. Today, they joined with non-Aboriginal students to launch a report called “Our Dreams Matter Too” at Pierre Elliot Trudeau School in Gatineau, Quebec. The report asks the United

David Courchene Jr

Canada’s First Nations Leader Reaches Out to Muslims

(June 23, 2009) – One of Canada’s First Nations Elders and spiritual leaders, Dave Courchene Jr from the Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan, met with Imams and Muslim leaders in Toronto last Friday seeking to establish a relationship with Canada’s Muslims and to work for restoring sacredness in people’

Dawood Zwink

The Core of Concern for Earth Teachings

By Dawood Zwink (June 21, 2009) – Muslims along with most of the world’s population are caught in the web of the dominant worldview. Critical values that characterize this worldview include a belief in the opportunity for social advancement, a belief that the goal of life is comfort and