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zhaawano

Jun 29
13 min

Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 24

The True Story of how the Smoking of the Pipe Brought Peace and Healing to the People of the Three Fires.

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zhaawano

Jun 4
18 min

Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 13: Tobacco, Sacred Gift of the Thunderbirds

A story about the origin of tobacco, and how the Anishinaabeg Peoples learned to offer it as an act of prayerful and powerful reciprocity.

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zhaawano

May 19
6 min

Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 15: Wiinabozho and the Storytellers' Mirror

An epic storytelling painting, a teaching mirror that marks the beginning of a magic and fruitful cooperation between two kindred artists.

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zhaawano

May 12
13 min

Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 12: The Lake Remembers

An ancient Anishinaabe belief about the lakes, storage rooms of water containing the blood memory of countless beings that lived before us.

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zhaawano

May 1
2 min

Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 12: Encounter with a Black Bear

WAJIW AADIZOOKAAN: THE STORY OF THE BEAR MEDICINE RINGS ~~ The tale of a unique wedding ring set inspired by a true story.

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zhaawano

Apr 29
7 min

Star Stories, part 8: Sky Spirits (The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars)

Relearning the knowledge and sacred tales of the sun, the moon, and the stars; featuring the legend of Giizhig Anang, the Day Star or Venus

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zhaawano

Feb 22
12 min

Reflections of the Great Lakes, part 11: Nibi, Source of Life, Teachings, and Stories

A story about Nibi the Spirit of the Water, dedicated to the legacy of Nookomis Josephine Mandamin.

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zhaawano

Feb 12
24 min

Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 23: The Gift of Spring

A story about the Gift of Life from the East, symbolized by the seeds of the Earth.

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zhaawano

Jan 30
1 min

Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 22: A Song of Great Power

A personal song of power honoring Migizi the Bald Eagle.

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zhaawano

Jan 21
5 min

Teachings of the Eagle Feather, part 21: Eagle Feathers & Braids of Northern Sweetgrass

A teaching woven around a wedding ring set about the eagle, sweetgras, and the spirit of wisdom and knowledge that lives in the North.

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zhaawano

Dec 12, 2019
7 min

Star Stories, part 7: John Trudell, A Gentle Rumble Across the Universe

A Gentle Rumble Across the Universe: a story necklace created by Zhaawano Giizhik dedicated to the life & poetry of the late John Trudell.

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zhaawano

Nov 28, 2019
4 min

Stories from the Land of Crane and Turtle, part 5: Wiinabozho and the Disappearance of the Sun

Wiinabozho and the Disappearance of the Sun. A sacred tale woven around a platinum ring mounted with a black diamond.

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zhaawano

Nov 18, 2019
8 min

What's Your Doodem, part 3: Cut-tail, Teacher Among Teachers (The Story of the Catfish Clan)

The story of the catfish, or Cut-tail, beloved clan progenitor and Teacher among Teachers .

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zhaawano

Oct 21, 2019
1 min

Teaching Stories, part 23: We Are All Related

The ancient Anishinaabe teaching of gakina-awiiya: everything in life is interconnected, interrelated, and interdependent on each other.

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zhaawano

Sep 19, 2019
12 min

Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 14

The amazing love tale of a young Anishinaabe inini who had a vision and found his love match among the stars...

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zhaawano

Sep 13, 2019
3 min

Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 13: Walking the Rough and Winding Road

Storytelling rings titled Walking the Rough and Winding Road symbolizing the nature and the paradoxes of matrimonial life.

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zhaawano

Aug 7, 2019
4 min

Star Stories, part 4: The Amazing Legend of Yellow Star and the Sleeping Giant

A love tale about two earth beings, living apart. Shone upon by the magic light of the stars above, their love remains strong...

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zhaawano

Aug 4, 2019
38 min

Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 12: "Return of the Drum Called Humble Spirit"

A modern love story against the background of a traditional tale about a boy who had a dream and restored honor & simplicity to powwow.

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zhaawano

Jul 24, 2019
11 min

Star Stories, part 6: Parallel Paths (Warriors That Dwell the Earth and the Sky)

To the Anishinaabeg, both Wolf and Lynx play an important role in Gaagige-giizhig, the Universe, and not just as Teachers on earth.

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zhaawano

Jun 21, 2019
2 min

Love Stories from the Land of Many Lakes, part 11: The Loving Earth

A story about the deep love between two people against the magic silhouette of the Sleeping Giant.

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