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As a Coast Tsimshian First Nations Medicine Wheel Teacher, among other things, my job is to elevate the lives of the people I work with. There is a Lakhota phrase, Hanta Ho, which means ‘clearing the…

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Olympics helped our Native profile, although the most marginalized citizens of Canada are still Native women! I am taking back the drum! Jun 5

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At 6:19am on February 16, 2010, Shannon Thunderbird, NativeElder said…: I am getting ready to spend a full day with 146 participants in my Medicine Wheel Workshop. It will be a day of drumming, sharing, vocals and building a huge indoor medicine wheel using the participants as the various 'stones' that represent both character and environmental teachings. It is a magical day that is uplifting for tired spirits in a world that has little tolerance for human challenges. My workshops carry, in Obama's words in his inaurgural speech, "the audacity of hope." I love that phrase, it speaks to me at all levels of what I do. Even in the darkest of times, there is that light of hope that streaks through me and keeps me going. To WISH doesn't cut it, because wishing is self-indulgent. To Hope, however, rests on the breath. Say the word aloud H-ope. Hope is spirit and without it there is no quality life.

At 6:20am on February 14, 2010, Cher B said…: really enjoy your photos! :) praying this finds you and yours well, warm & happy on this beautiful day
with respect....always,
cher

At 8:29pm on February 13, 2010, Carol Petersen said…: Welcome Sister Shannon Thunderbird
It is wonderful to have you with us. I enjoy your photos. Please continue to share your wisdom through your culture. I was glued to the tube last night. The opening ceremony was awesome! Tell me what you thought!
from my heart to yours
Carol

At 10:06am on February 13, 2010, Firewoman said…: Wonderful pictures...Wado for sharing them with us. Welcome to FWII. I extend my hand in heartfelt friendship and look forward to connecting with you to share experiences and wisdom. Hope and love, Firewoman

At 7:09am on February 12, 2010, Shannon Thunderbird, NativeElder said…: So, today is a beautiful sunny day here in southern Ontario. The Olympics start tonight and I will be glued to the television. Although I am not always in favour of Native people being trotted out so that Canada can show how tolerant we are of my people, at least when it is somthing this big, it raises the profile of Indigenous people everywhere and that is a good thing. Lest we forget, my Ancestors are the basis of Turtle Island (North America), and it is with honour and respect that we must as a global people accept who we are, what we do and why we do it. Our rich cultural histories bring thoughtful social intelligence to the rest of the world. I am a Medicine Wheel teacher, among other things, and these holistic teachings make us all better people. Wilwilaaysk, All My Relations. Thunderbird.

At 10:01am on February 11, 2010, Tim Collins said…: kewts chen Shannon,
Welcome to the Four Worlds Social Network. Please check out the various councils and share your wisdom. Thanks for joining and walk with a good step, always.