Our 7 Ojibway Teachings:

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Published 2014-05-16
Manitoba First Nation Elder Dave Courchene explains the origins and lessons of the First Nation Seven Teachings. The lessons of the Bear Spirit (Courage), the Beaver Spirit (Wisdom), the Eagle Spirit (Love), the Buffalo Spirit (Respect), the Sasquatch Spirit (Honesty), the Wolf Spirit (Humility) and the Turtle Spirit (Truth) are all retold in this 11 minute video in both English and Ojibway. At Sagkeeng Child and Family Services (in Sagkeeng First Nation and Winnipeg, Manitoba) we support and empower our families and community. Services we provide include workshops in parenting, traditional skills like making star blankets, moccasins, hand drums, ribbon shirts and harvesting wild rice. Learn more at www.sagkeengcfs.org/

All Comments (21)
  • @seenthedog2487
    My grandfather is ojibwe. He never talked about it..but he did teach me these 7 teachings, although he didnt tell me they were ojibwe teachings. Now as an adult(31) i realise this is how i live.. Over 20yrs ago a seed was planted, only now it begains to sprout.
  • @SabakaJunglay
    Everyone living in Anishinaabe territory should learn this in school, it's timeless wisdom that people of all backgrounds would benefit from.
  • @mandyice8743
    tribal here I wish more of the younger generation would be more open to our heritage
  • @scottadams2601
    RESPECT, LOVE, COURAGE, HONESTY, WISDOM, HUMILITY, TRUTH.
  • @celineypie
    I have no Indigenous Blood, but I am very grateful to you for sharing these teachings. The Western ways I was conditioned in are mostly poisonous. Thank you and blessings to all ❤️
  • @kevnar
    That beaver teaching is very powerful. I've spent my whole life trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do, why I'm here, what's my purpose. And the longer I search, not doing anything with myself, the older, and sicker, and more tired I get every year. Someday, I hope to figure it out, and have everything fall perfectly into place. No more doubts. No more confusion. No more indecision. Just know who I am and why I am, and go do it.
  • @MohawkBearClan
    Im an addictions counselour and Im going to show this to my clients today <3 because i think it will be good for them. I love being an indigenous counselor where i can chose what to show them
  • @AndyFyon
    Wise teachings that are respectfully relevant to non-Anisinabek people as well...lessons for all.
  • @superrrrliz
    The start of this video really hit me when you talked about elders having a role in society as Anishinaabe people. "whenever prayers are done- prayers are always done to invoke the spirit and the grandfathers that come within our presnence to be around us to guide us to teach us to protect us" My grandfather was those things for me. He was my protector and he has passed on so from time to time I feel lost. Thank you for reminding me who I am and who I have on my side.
  • I say chi miigwech for sharing these sacred teachings for all of us to hear.
  • I am Chippewa and would love learn more. I was told since a child I am a cloud woman by my aunt. I love God the great spirit, I love nature and peace.
  • @jsimo1431
    Our spiritual understanding is so far behind our technological understanding. It's our downfall. I have noticed a great awakening to the spiritual. Just hope it's not too late.
  • @HaileyHocken
    It's funny how they don't teach you things like this in school.. They obviously just must be afraid of the power within this ageless wisdom...
  • Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Its needed now more than ever in this time when humanity has oceans of knowledge & barely a drop of wisdom.
  • According to genetics I am only a 1/16 but I am drawn to these teachings. Thank you for posting this
  • @TheSunshineSpot
    Thanks so much. I am 1/8 Ojibway but so disconnected from my heritage. Im gratefl to come to learn. Our history was always mentioned casually in my family but after my father passed he came to me in a dream. I gave my brother his message which lead to a very interesting conversation since he has studied our family history a bit. I've only learned of my heritage recently but I feel like I am being re-called and lead to reconnect. Thank you!
  • As a half Ojibwa  and German  I felt like my life was incomplete ... like neither people  accepted me... but as I grow in my teaching I find that both side now respect and care for me... these teachings  are powerful because  they are true wisdom true knowledge ... seek and you shall find... Amen, and God Bless.... Nameste ...
  • @jjmv17
    Much love brothers and sisters. Peace to all of you !
  • @roblovicz1257
    I am a very small amount Ojibwe. Dave Courchenes teachings call to my ancestors