Indigenization at Georgian

Supporting Indigenization at Georgian with resources available through our library and on the web.

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Seven Grandfather Teachings

The Seven Grandfathers teachings are:

Respect
Bravery
Honesty
Humility
Truth
Wisdom
Love

The Seven Grandfathers story is part of the Anishinaabe creation story. At a time when the Earth's people were having trouble, the Seven Grandfathers sent their helper to find someone who could help the Earth's people "live in harmony with the Creation". The Seven Grandfathers passed on their teachings to a child who was selected to help guide the Earth's people.

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi describe the Seven Grandfather Teachings.

The Mishomis Book by Edward Benton-Banai
Call Number: E 99 .C6 .B43 1988
ISBN: 1893487008
Publication Date: 1988
Available in Barrie, Orillia, and Owen Sound libraries.
Tells the legends, customs, and stories of the Ojibwe.

The Seven Grandfather Teachings
The seven Sacred Teachings as told by Saugeen First Nation Elder Shirley John.

Medicine Wheel

Medicine Wheel workshop (YouTube)
This YouTube video presents the Medicine Wheel concepts from a workshop delivered by Peggy Pitawanakwat.
The Medicine Wheel (streamed video)
A Cree First Nations woman explores the meaning of the Medicine Wheel. The Cree Medicine Wheel switches the yellow and red quadrants of the Ojibwe Medicine Wheel.

Creation Stories

The Mishomis Book by Edward Benton-Banai
Call Number: E 99 .C6 .B43 1988
ISBN: 1893487008
Publication Date: 1988
Available in Barrie, Orillia, and Owen Sound libraries.
Tells the legends, customs, and stories of the Ojibwe.

Traditional Medicines

360 Degrees (NFB)
Follow Sebastien Aubin as he apprentices with healer Mark Thompson to learn traditional Indigenous medicine.
Introduction to Traditional Smudging
This is a 5-part series that describes the process of smudging and the significance of each sacred herb.
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyK6aNzh4fA
Part 2 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ0A-kqZzsA
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp938U8mgWs
Part 4 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RDeXolDyg0
Part 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U0B4hQva5II
First Nations Smudge (international Smudge Day 2016)
Describes the reasons behind smudging and some of the medicines that are used. Illustrates how different body parts and personal belongings are smudged and why they are, e.g. smudge your eyes to only see good things.
Why Do You Smudge? (The Preservation Project)
An elder and two youth discuss smudging, why they smudge, how they smudge, and how it makes them feel after the smudge.
Iorì:wase - Kahnawake News
Student-developed videos on common plants used in traditional medicine. Done in both Mohawk and English language. Series called Onkwanonhkwa.

Sacred Smoke by Harvest McCampbell
ISBN: 1570671176
Publication Date: 2002
Smudging is the burning of herbs as a spiritual practice. In this revised edition of her book on smudging, the author explains and illustrates this integral part of traditional Native American life. She also offers advice on how to reclaim traditions and find personal healing rituals.

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