Tag Archives: prayer

Healing Heartache

Posted on January 11, 2015 by South Wind

As weightless fluffy flakes of snow slowly tumble from the windless sky to form their own distinctive layer on the already snow-covered frozen earth, I find myself in deep meditation of the heart beating in my chest. I marvel at … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Spirituality | Tagged Aboriginal, Algonquin, Anishinabe, blessings, First Nation, healing, heart, heartache, Indigenous, prayer, snow, Winter | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Community, Idle No More, Nature, Spirituality | Tagged Aboriginal, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, ceremony, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, Domtar, Gatineau, Kichi Sipi, Ottawa, Ottawa River, prayer, sacred, tobacco, Victoria Island, Vision, William Commanda, Windmill Development Group | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Community, Idle No More, Nature, Spirituality | Tagged Aboriginal, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, ceremony, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, Domtar, Gatineau, Kichi Sipi, Ottawa, Ottawa River, prayer, sacred, tobacco, Victoria Island, William Commanda, Windmill Development Group | 4 Comments

Big News!!!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by South Wind

I have a new grandchild, a boy. My heart is swollen with joy that he and his mother have begun their sacred journey together with both in good health. The beats of my drum carry the promises I make to … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Spirituality | Tagged Albert Dumont, grandchild, grandfathers, grandmothers, Great Spirit, Love, prayer, respect, South Wind | 2 Comments

In Defence of the Sacredness of the “Kettle of Boiling Waters”

Posted on January 6, 2014 by South Wind

I sometimes feel an ache in the centre of my heart. It is not because of blood trying to squeeze itself through arteries clogged by the over-abundance of fat in my diet that the pain shows itself! The ache … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Idle No More, Nature | Tagged Aboriginal, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, Domtar, Gatineau, Kichi Sipi, Mohawk, Ottawa, Ottawa River, prayer, sacred, tobacco, Victoria Island | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Community, Nature, Spirituality | Tagged Aboriginal, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Asinabka, ceremony, Chaudière Falls, Chaudière Island, Domtar, Gatineau, Kichi Sipi, Ottawa, Ottawa River, prayer, sacred, tobacco, Victoria Island, William Commanda, Windmill Development Group | 17 Comments

Migwech Ancestors

Posted on December 1, 2013 by South Wind

Since snow and ice arrived, already many accidents are occurring. People are being careless and not giving the snow, ice and cold winds the respect due them. The ice does not make promises of health and safety to anyone. Even … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Spirituality | Tagged Ancestors, cold moons, drum, fire, ice, pipe, prayer, sacred, Winter | Leave a comment

Sakahàn

Posted on May 19, 2013 by South Wind

Proudly do I report the success of the launch of Sakahàn (Igniting a Fire) art exhibition at the National Art Gallery on Thursday, May 16. My friends, artwork speaks. The voices emitting from the creations of our artists today are … Continue reading →

Posted in Community | Tagged Albert Dumont, Algonquin, Artist, Exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, prayer, sacred fire, Sakahàn | 2 Comments

Chief Spence and the Sacred Fire

Posted on January 18, 2013 by South Wind

I had an awesome visit at Victoria Island today, January 16, 2013. The sun was warm and shining bright, not interfered with by even the smallest clouds. Large geese, unafraid of people around them, walked about like military brass inspecting … Continue reading →

Posted in Chief Spence, Spirituality | Tagged #IdleNoMore, Aboriginal, Albert Dumont, Attawapiskat, Chief Theresa Spence, circle, eagle, fire, Indigenous, peaceful, prayer, sacred, sacred fire, treaties | Leave a comment

Death of Innocents

Posted on December 18, 2012 by South Wind

When innocent children are murdered, the spirit of Turtle Island mourns. Because children are sacred. And when they die, all else which is sacred, the season, the forests and all within it, the rivers and lakes, the mountains, all weep, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Albert Dumont, children, circle, death, healing, Newton, prayer, sacred, sacred fire, Sandy Hook, shooting | 3 Comments