Tag Archives: Ottawa

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 →

Posted in Community, Spirituality | Tagged Algonquin, Anishinabe, ceremony, circle, freezing moon, friends, kitigan zibi, Ottawa, safety, snow | 4 Comments

Autumn Teachings

Posted on September 25, 2019 by South Wind

Of the four seasons, autumn is the one you should closely examine if you wish to discover soul searching teachings, most of which touch on the emotional health of human beings. Beauty and grandness are at the forefront of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Spirituality | Tagged Algonquin, Anishinabe, Autumn, Fall, Ottawa, teachings | 3 Comments

Verna Polson, Grand Chief Extraordinaire

Posted on July 7, 2019 by South Wind

There are many reasons why a woman like Verna Polson was elected by Algonquin leaders to be the Grand Chief of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation. Verna possesses all the major characteristics which define the perfect Chief. She is strong willed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Idle No More | Tagged Algonquin, Anishinabe, Canada, colonization, Grand Chief, Ottawa, Parliament, protest, Verna Polson, wigwam | 3 Comments

Akikodjiwan: A Poem

Posted on February 5, 2019 by South Wind

Akikodjiwan © Albert Dumont With the skin On the soles of our feet We gently touch, the sacred surface Of Akikodjiwan The spirit of the island Rises from the rock, like a bird Soaring into the blood of our hearts … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Spirituality | Tagged Akikodjiwan, Albert Island, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, condos, dream, DreamCorp, faith, Great River, Justin Trudeau, Kichi Sipi, Lebreton Flats, OMB, Ottawa, Ottawa River, Petition, Reconciliation, sacred land, sacred waters, spirituality, unceded, UNDRIP, Victoria Island, Windmill Development Group, Zibi | 3 Comments

In Defence of Indigenous Spiritual Beliefs

Posted on October 26, 2018 by South Wind

UPDATE: The person involved spoke with me in person, and so I have decided to remove her name from this post. Thank you also for the support I have received, it warms my heart. **** Just got back home (Kitigan Zibi) … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Spirituality | Tagged Akikodjiwan, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, Chaudière Falls, Indigenous, Kichi Sipi, Ottawa, spirituality, unceded, Windmill Development Group, Zibi | 3 Comments

Reflections On The Spirituality Is Unity Walk

Posted on June 26, 2018 by South Wind

Over 200 good and compassionate people walked in spiritual solidarity with Jane Chartrand (Algonquin, Pikwakanagan) and I, Albert Dumont (Algonquin, Kitigan Zibi), on Friday, June 22, 2018. The walk was a special event. I truly believe that the blossoms of … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Idle No More, Spirituality | Tagged Akikodjiwan, Albert Island, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, condos, dream, DreamCorp, faith, Faith Is Peace, GoFundMe, Great River, Justin Trudeau, Kichi Sipi, Lebreton Flats, OMB, Ottawa, Ottawa River, Petition, Reconciliation, sacred land, sacred waters, spirituality, unceded, UNDRIP, Victoria Island, Windmill Development Group, Zibi | 5 Comments

Indigenous Spirituality: Let Us Rejoice That It Is Still Here

Posted on June 18, 2018 by South Wind

The small Christian church at Kitigan Zibi (Algonquin unceded territory, QC) is the pride of many residents of this Anishinabeg community, 135 km north of Ottawa on Highway 105. Many a wedding and baptism ceremony have occurred there over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Idle No More, Nature, Spirituality | Tagged Akikodjiwan, Albert Island, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, condos, DreamCorp, faith, Faith Is Peace, GoFundMe, Great River, Justin Trudeau, Kichi Sipi, Lebreton Flats, OMB, Ottawa, Ottawa River, Petition, Reconciliation, sacred land, sacred waters, spirituality, unceded, UNDRIP, Victoria Island, Windmill Development Group, Zibi | 3 Comments

Announcement: Spirituality is Unity Walk, June 22

Posted on January 29, 2018 by South Wind

Dear Friends of Akikodjiwan, With hopeful hearts, we ask that you join us on another peaceful walk in support of faith and spirituality. The bloodline, the sacred circle of life, yours and ours, calls on us to walk together in … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Idle No More, Spirituality | Tagged Akikodjiwan, Albert Island, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, condos, DreamCorp, faith, Faith Is Peace, GoFundMe, Great River, Justin Trudeau, Kichi Sipi, Lebreton Flats, OMB, Ottawa, Ottawa River, Petition, Reconciliation, sacred land, sacred waters, spirituality, unceded, UNDRIP, Victoria Island, Windmill Development Group, Zibi | 3 Comments

An Acre of Time: Algonquin Presence in Ottawa

Posted on January 23, 2018 by South Wind

Over 20 years ago, Phil Jenkins wrote An Acre of Time. He extensively researched the history of the Lebreton Flats in Ottawa, near Akikodjiwan (Chaudière). Below is a quote from the book regarding the continued presence of the Algonquin Anishinabe people … Continue reading →

Posted in Community | Tagged Akikodjiwan, Albert Island, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, Kichi Sipi, Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Phil Jenkins | Leave a comment

Traditional Land, Creator’s Greatest Gift

Posted on January 8, 2018 by South Wind

Each and every Indigenous Nation of Turtle Island was blessed with land and water, set aside especially for them, by Creator. All people of the Indigenous Nations are physically and spiritually aware of where their own “traditional” lands are found. … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Idle No More, Spirituality | Tagged Akikodjiwan, Albert Island, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, Iroquois, Kichi Sipi, Mohawk, Ottawa, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa River, sacred land, sacred waters, spirituality, unceded, Victoria Island | 4 Comments