Treaty 2 Territory- For the Anishinaabe, Turtle Island, also known as North America, was chosen as their homeland by the Creator, Kichi Manitou. It is a common understanding that this has been home since time immemorial. The Anishinaabe have maintained traditional connections to the land and waters, and with Parks Canada work to protect and […]
Definition and Origin Treaty 2 Territory- The word “smudging” comes from “smudge,” which is English in origin. However, the term has been used widely to refer to the smudging ceremonies of First Nations peoples, in which sacred herbs and medicines are burned as part of a ritual, or for cleansing or health purposes. Indigenous peoples have their […]
Treaty 2 Territory- Since time immemorial, First Nations peoples have used plants as medicines to promote healthy living, to treat illnesses and for ceremonies. The most common sacred medicines are tobacco, sage, sweetgrass and cedar. These sacred plants thrive in natural outlying areas in Manitoba, in areas such as wetland marshes, along the edges of lakes and […]
Treaty 2 Territory– In July 2006, the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (TRCM) and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) entered into a Protocol Agreement on the Manitoba Treaties Oral History Project (OHP). During the years 2006 to 2009 the Oral History Project Research Team held 14 focus groups, 6 community forums, and 62 follow-up […]
Session 1: Anishinaabeg Origin Stories Treaty 2 Territory- Allan Sutherland, Treaty 2’s Earth Lodge Keeper, is doing a number of ‘Virtual History’ session. At our first recorded session, he shared the Anishinaabe creation story, which began with thought and awareness of being, which led to spirit and the creation of Mother Earth. There were four […]
Treaty 2 Territory- We have stories of prophets who came to the people a millennium ago to give visions of the future that would come in stages called the Seven Fires Prophecy. In recent times there has been a talk of an Eighth Fire in which the ancestor prophets say that to light the Eighth […]
History of Offering Tobacco (Asemaa) Treaty 2 Territory- The first and most important protocol when making requests of a First Nations elder or knowledge keeper is making an offering of asemaa (tobacco). Asemaa, was the first gift of medicine that was given to us by the Creator. It is used when asking things of others, making […]
Talking to Kids About Residential Schools Treaty 2 Territory- Since the news broke on May 27th about the remains of 215 children in unmarked graves near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, people have been wondering what to do, what to say, how to talk to their kids, families or students about Indian Residential Schools (IRS). […]
Treaty 2 Territory- “Once you learn your language, you really understand the Anishinaabe world view, Unknowingly, you will start to look at the world differently.” Language, given to us by the Creator, brings sacred law and sacred teachings. Through our language we have a sacred understanding of who we are as a people. We are […]
Treaty 2 Territory: With this being National Indigenous History Month, it’s important that we take the time to learn more about our history, our culture, our language, our world view and our teachings. The Mishomis Book is an excellent resource as it is about the history, philosophy and teachings of the Ojibway people, as passed down to […]
