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Tag Archives: kitigan zibi
A Request to the Freezing Moon
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
Posted in Community, Spirituality
Tagged Algonquin, Anishinabe, ceremony, circle, freezing moon, friends, kitigan zibi, Ottawa, safety, snow
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In the Dream: Strawberry Teachings
In the dream, I find myself standing alone, in a field of tall grass, close to a rough, jagged wall made of spruce, white birch and maple trees. I say to them, “Soon, I will come to you to commence … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Nature, Spirituality
Tagged Algonquin, Anishinabe, faith, kitigan zibi, Strawberry, teachings, transition
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Close Call on the 105
A Blessing! I raise my hands skyward and my feet softly touch Mother Earth in gentle caress. My heart emits its song of gratitude and crow, robin and pine spirits sway joyfully in acknowledgement of my song. I have received … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Spirituality
Tagged blessing, car accident, gratitude, kitigan zibi, South Wind
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Motionless Waters: Poetry
I’m at my cabin again, oh yeah, and feeling quite pleased with myself at how my poetry writing went this morning. A draft of a poem, one of the city’s Aboriginal organizations requested I write, is laying face up on … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Dumont, cabin, dawn, kitigan zibi, lake, poetry
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The Kitigan Zibi Pow Wow
Under a circle of sacred cedar First Peoples singers Humbly awaken the voice of the drum Harmonizing with the hearts of good people While the eagle’s prayer Descends on the rays of the sun A circle of happy dancers Gently … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Dumont, circle, drum, eagle, hawk, kitigan zibi, pow wow
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