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A Request to the Freezing Moon

Posted on December 29, 2019 by South Wind

A fire was lit, bringing spiritual warmth and physical comfort to the people standing close to its welcoming flame. Tobacco from an honourable hand was offered to its coals and the fire, at that time, became sacred. The spirits of … Continue reading →

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A Hawk Comes to Feast

Posted on December 9, 2019 by South Wind

In Ottawa on December 7, after helping out with some union work, I slowly and solemnly made my way to North River Road park to put some tobacco down beside a white birch tree. I did so to shed some … Continue reading →

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Life’s Highway, A Collision In The Making

Posted on July 15, 2015 by South Wind

I was clipping along in my Jeep a few days ago on a straight stretch of road about 50 km east of Bancroft, Ont. when I was shaken up a bit by an unexpected experience. Let me tell you about … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation: Pleasant Park School

Posted on June 15, 2015 by South Wind

Reconciliation – that’s what June 10th at Pleasant Park Elementary School was truly all about. The First Peoples have had a rough ride of it in this country for quite a while. We only began reclaiming our spirituality in the … Continue reading →

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Invitation: Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Event at Rideau High School

Posted on May 11, 2015 by South Wind

I hope this post finds you well. After eight extremely busy weeks I was more than worn out. I truly felt like my wings had been clipped and that climbing the sky wasn’t going to happen again for me at … Continue reading →

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The Chaudière Falls – a Truly Sacred Site

Posted on October 19, 2014 by South Wind

The prophecy, so I am told, speaks of a time yet to come, when human beings will find themselves at a crossroads. A choice will then need to be made. If the wrong path is chosen, destruction, mayhem and death … Continue reading →

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Free the Falls

Posted on May 26, 2014 by South Wind

I received a call a day ago from Lindsay Lambert. Lindsay is a friend of the community and a lover of the natural world. He called to notify me of a site on the City of Ottawa website (http://www.ottawa2017.ca/ideas/) where … Continue reading →

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With Spring Comes the Fast

Posted on March 9, 2014 by South Wind

I need spring to arrive! I’m longing for it much in the same way as I would for the sight and company of a dear friend disappeared from my life long ago. I want to feel the warmth of the … Continue reading →

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The Kettle of Boiling Waters: Chaudière Falls, Algonquin Territory

Posted on December 28, 2013 by South Wind

I recall many years ago, standing on the Chaudière Bridge in Ottawa with an elder from Pyramid Lake, Nevada. She was in the territory to share teachings of her people, the Paiute Nation. I had been delegated to assist her … Continue reading →

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What Spiritual Beliefs Mean to Me

Posted on November 10, 2013 by South Wind

Spirituality? Salvation, yes! And it has a great deal to do with our ability to walk on waters which would blur our vision to what is truly sacred if ever we sunk into them. Without my spiritual beliefs I would … Continue reading →

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