Treaty 2 Territory -September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Mental health and well-being is very important for all. The Medicine Wheel is often used by many First Nations to demonstrate the importance of balancing overall health for individuals and communities; that is, the balance of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness. Many First Nations […]
Treaty 2 Territory – The Eagle (Migizi) holds a very special place for First Nations peoples. The Eagle soared so high in the heavens that our people held it in high esteem since it was so much closer to the Creator. The Eagle became a power of vision, strength, and courage. There are many special […]
Treaty 2 Territory – When the world was new, the Creator made all the birds. He coloured their feathers like a bouquet of flowers. The Creator then gave each a distinct song to sing. The Creator instructed the birds to greet each new day with a chorus of their songs. Of all the birds, our […]
Treaty Two Territory – The Earth Lodge is based on the Anishinaabek Traditional Lodge. Its structure and all that flows from it is based upon the natural laws of creation. The Earth Lodge is the center for all thought, planning and action. The Earth Lodge will be reflective of best practices from our Ancestors and […]
Treaty 2 Territory – Indigenous Peoples have held title to their traditional lands or territories from time immemorial and have taken on the responsibility to care for it………forever. But then European explorers arrived, planted flags, and laid claim to all they saw. How was that possible? How is it possible that any Pope, King or […]
Treaty 2 Territory- Starting in April of 2021, I have been taking classes with Assiniboine Community College towards the Indigenous Financial Management diploma. There are 10 courses to this diploma, which have all been online through Zoom. This program is slated to finish at the end of September 2022. The classes that were offered covered […]
@FNT2T First Nations Treaty 2 Territory Partners to Create Mamawii Park This large collaborative project will see the construction of an all-seasons activity park in the center of Dauphin featuring a strong Indigenous presence. Set for a phase 1 tender soon, this newly developed project will support Reconciliation Efforts. The space with will encourage all […]
Treaty 2 Territory- As the Earth Lodge and Life Long Learning begin to work on plans for Treaty 2 schools and a school division, we will be discussing with our Nations the possibility of focussing on a wholistic education model. In First Nations cultures, learning is lifelong, and the student’s family and community are part […]
Treat 2 Territory- A worldview can pertain to an individual, group, or society. Overall, a worldview is a set of beliefs and values that are honoured and withheld by a number of people. A worldview includes how the person or group interacts with the world around them, including land, animals, and people. Every person and […]
Treaty 2- The Earth Lodge is pleased to announce that Valerie McInnes will be joining the Earth Lodge and the Government of Treaty 2 as our Life Long Learning Bundle Holder on July 4, 2022. Valerie is leaving her position with Assiniboine Community College where she had the role as the Parkland Campus Director and […]
