The Turtle Lodge is an Indigenous place, open to all people, for reconnecting to the Earth & sharing ancient Indigenous knowledge, based on the 7 Teachings.
Sagkeeng FN, Manitoba, Canada
Joined October 2011
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This week's climate chats feature @TurtleLodge grandmother Katherine Whitecloud on Indigenous knowledge and climate action. Register and share please! mcic.ca/get-involved/upcomin…
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We'll never forget his beautiful message of condolences & solace he shared with us as both our communities face ongoing horrific hate crimes & grieving. During a time when #Indigenous Peoples are enduring ongoing trauma
#IndigenousJustice #IndigenousMuslimSolidarity #Decolonize
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To our Creator we belong & return.
🙌🏾 We raise our hands in deep respect, prayer, smudge, honour, love, gratitude, & chii miigwech for dear #Nitamabit #NiiGaaniAkiInini #ElderDaveCourchene who began his journey into the Spirit world today. Aapiji go chi miigwech, baamaa pii! 🧡
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We are absolutely devastated to hear about the passing of Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. yesterday. Our thoughts are with his family and the community at @TurtleLodge. His discussion with us earlier this year inspired and touched us deeply. ❤️🧡
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As an Elder said to me when I told him that Elder Dave Courchene had passed “ this is like closing a library”. Blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from Nii Gianni Aki Inini. Blessed.
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Honouring the life of Elder Courchene, a champion for Guardians. He reminded us that the land is a living entity & called on us to take better care of our homelands. @TurtleLodge landneedsguardians.ca/latest…
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“He felt everyone was born with a gift and a purpose — and he served his purpose, so immensely that he has had a huge impact on many nations, across the country.” Mary Maytwayashing, a knowledge keeper @TurtleLodge
Turtle Lodge centre founder Dave Courchene Jr. dead at 71 wfp.to/1vf
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Listening to his guidance over these past years instilled in me an unshakable sense of hope for our collective future as one human family.
Nii Gaani Aki Inini @TurtleLodge will be missed, yet I know his spirit will continue to guide us.
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Tribute to Elder Dr. Dave Courchene Jr.
Nitamabit - The Original Way and One who Sits in Front
Nii Gaani Aki Inini - Leading Earth Man
from the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba
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UM community expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Elder Dave Courchene Jr. His generosity, kindness and desire for peace will be remembered and missed.
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Connu pour sa générosité, sa bonté et son empressement à transmettre son savoir autochtone, l’aîné Dave Courchene était très respecté partout au pays. Son décès est une perte immense. Mes condoléances à sa famille, à ses amis et à tous ceux que son leadership a inspirés.
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The Canadian Mountain Network is deeply saddened, along with all Indigenous Nations in Canada and around the world, by the passing of Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Elder Dave Courchene).
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A Manitoba elder who founded an internationally-recognized centre that shares Indigenous knowledge and teachings has died at age 71.
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Turtle Lodge centre founder Dave Courchene Jr. dead at 71 wfp.to/1vf
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@TurtleLodge, it is with sad hearts that we learned of Elder Dave Courchene's passing. The loss is immeasurable. His wisdom and kindness deeply impacted us here at The Winnipeg Foundation, personally and in our work.
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We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of another very special member of the Indspire family: Elder Dave Courchene Jr, also known as Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man).
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Elder Dave’s family, friends, and loved ones at this time.
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My condolences to Nii Gaani Aki Inini’s family & friends and to the community of Sagkeeng on the passing of Dr. Dave Courchene. Miigwech for all the work he did on all of our behalf
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We are feeling the loss of a great man today, Nitamabit/Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Elder Dave Courchene), founder of @TurtleLodge and co-founder of @RWOKForum as just one part of his enormous legacy.
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Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Nitamabit/Nii Gaani Aki Inini, Elder Dave Courchene. He has begun his journey into the Spirit world. He was a Knowledge Keeper of the people, and it was a blessing to know him and work with him…travel well and rest in power.
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Manitoba elder Dave Courchene Jr., founder of Indigenous education centre, dies at 71 thestar.com/news/canada/2021… via @torontostar