As the spring approaches, the cool nights, and warm days signal that it now time to harvest maple syrup, a long-time practice of First Nations people in Manitoba. The maple tree sap, which is the clear, sweet liquid that comes out of the Maple tree when it is tapped, will be boiled into maple syrup. The tree […]
Treaty 2 Territory- When you read, your brain absorbs good writing techniques and vocabulary. Reading also enhances your vocabulary and spelling. New words appear in their natural context and you can deduce meaning from the surrounding words, while visually imprinting their spelling for accurate recall. 1. Creative Thinking : By reading, you are exposed to so […]
Treaty 2 Territory- UPDATE ON THE EARTH LODGE’S PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE….Being able to effectively counsel individuals and families is a valuable and very important part of all areas of Health Care and Wellness programs; and is a key component of the social services in our nations. The Earth Lodge is responsible for the training programs that are offered to our members, […]
Treaty 2 Territory- The winter solstice is an opportunity for Indigenous peoples to reconnect with Mother Earth to sharpen our senses and to get in touch with our most powerful selves. For us, it is a time to honour and acknowledge the patterns of the natural world. On this day, the sun is at its […]
Treaty 2 Territory- The Earth Lodge provides training in Governance, Landbase Learning, Language and Wellbeing. The Lodge focuses on enhancing people’s knowledge of Anishinaabek way of learning within Treaty 2 Territory. Initiated by First Nations, guided by the Knowledge Council, the Earth Lodge supports all endeavors of Local Nations, FNT2T Councils and Circles. This includes the developing of programs, […]
Treaty 2 Territory- The Anishinaabemowin language is known by many names, some of which refer to a specific dialect: Ojibway, Ojibwa, Ojibway, Ojibwemowin, Chippewa and Saulteaux. It is a language that is part of the Algonquian language family, generally spanning from Manitoba to Québec, with a strong concentration around the Great Lakes. Elders share that the […]
Treaty 2 Territory: THE EARTH LODGE, at the center of FNT2T’s 7 circles, provides training in Governance, Land-base Learning, Language and Wellbeing. The Lodge focuses on enhancing people’s knowledge of Anishinaabek way of learning within Treaty 2 Territory. Initiated by First Nations, guided by the Knowledge Council, the Earth Lodge supports all endeavors of Local […]
Treaty 2 Territory- There are many versions of medicine wheel teachings. These teachings vary from one community to another but there are some basic concepts that are similar between the various medicine wheel teachings. For example, Medicine Wheels are usually depicted through four directions but also include the sky, the earth and the centre (7 […]
Treaty 2 Territory- The residential school in Brandon was established in 1895 by the Department of Indian Affairs at the urging of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church. The Methodists, who assumed management of the school, wanted an industrial residential school for children from north of Lake Winnipeg, where most of their missions were […]
Treaty 2 Territory- The Treaty 150 Commemoration events started on Friday, August 20th at Wasagaming. The morning began with the lighting of the sacred fire by Robert Maytwayashig in the front of the Sharing Lodge and was followed by ceremonies and guest speakers that included: the North Wolf Ojibway Drum Group; Mary and Robert Maytwayashing; Elder Peter […]
