Panel Discussion with Knowledge Keepers – Part 1/ June 23, 2020

(Canada)

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis

Panel Discussion with Knowledge Keepers – Part 1/ June 23, 2020

(Canada)

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor and Elder Dr. Karla J. Williamson participated in a panel discussion with Canadian Ministers Carolyn Bennett, Marc Miller, and Dan Vandal. This first installment in a two-part conversation touches on a variety of important topics to Indigenous peoples across Canada.(transcript)

A message titled "A DREAM: Get Ready" was received by Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dave Courchene), Leading Earth Man, on September 25, 2018, and posted by The Turtle Lodge.

The message conveys an

A message titled "A DREAM: Get Ready" was received by Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dave Courchene), Leading Earth Man, on September 25, 2018, and posted by The Turtle Lodge.

The message conveys an urgent sense that "change is very close," leaving no time to waste. The recipient pondered if this change would be natural, like extreme weather, earthquakes, or hurricanes, or an an economic collapse akin to a severe depression. Reflecting on current world conditions, it emphasizes the undeniable need for a major shift in attitudes towards values that support life, urging us to be more kind, compassionate, giving, and sharing.

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Ministers Bennett, Miller, and Vandal participated in a panel discussion. They were joined by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Ministers Bennett, Miller, and Vandal participated in a panel discussion. They were joined by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor and Elder Dr. Karla J. Williamson.

This first installment of a two-part conversation explores important topics for Indigenous peoples across Canada. Access the full transcript and the original video.

À l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, les ministres Bennett, Miller et Vandal ont participé à une table ronde. Ils étaient accompagnés de l'Aîné anishinaabe Dr

À l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, les ministres Bennett, Miller et Vandal ont participé à une table ronde. Ils étaient accompagnés de l'Aîné anishinaabe Dr David Courchene, de la gardienne du savoir métisse et crie Maria Campbell, et de la professeure et Aînée inuite Dre Karla J. Williamson.

Cette vidéo est la première d'une conversation en deux parties, abordant divers sujets importants pour les peuples autochtones au Canada.

Regardez la vidéo ici : https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/fra/1592679613361/1592679634590

This episode originally streamed live on September 24, 2020 at 8:30 am Pacific / 10:30 pm Central / 12:30 pm Atlantic. 

Moderator: Dr. Nancy Turner facilitates a dialogue amongst Dr.

This episode originally streamed live on September 24, 2020 at 8:30 am Pacific / 10:30 pm Central / 12:30 pm Atlantic. 

Moderator: Dr. Nancy Turner facilitates a dialogue amongst Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Miles Richardson, O.C., Dr. David Suzuki, and Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr.; on how Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing can be braided together and create better stewardship outcomes.