Richard Morrison, Ojibwe 2011 Presentation in Bemidji MN Seven Teachings Ojibwe
	Interview with by Elder Richard Morrison

The Native teachings were given in Bemidji, MN by an Ojibwe medicine man, Richard Morrison. His words are truly enlightening.

He has work extensively with menatla health wellnes and effects of coloninization impacts in Candia and the the United States including Minnesota.

	Manitoba First Nation Elder Dave Courchene - 2014
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Manitoba First Nation Elder Dave Courchene explains the origins and lessons of the First Nation Seven Teachings. The lessons of the Bear Spirit (Courage), the Beaver Spirit (Wisdom), the Eagle Spirit (Love), the Buffalo Spirit (Respect), the Sasquatch Spirit (Honesty), the Wolf Spirit (Humility) and the Turtle Spirit (Truth) are all retold in this 11 minute video in both English and Ojibway. At Sagkeeng Child and Family Services (in Sagkeeng First Nation and Winnipeg, Manitoba) we support and empower our families and community. Services we provide include workshops in parenting, traditional skills like making star blankets, moccasins, hand drums, ribbon shirts and harvesting wild rice.

	Annette Lee - Wicaŋhpi Oyate (Star People) Under One Sky
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Annette Lee is an astrophysicist, artist, professor, and Director of the Native Sky watchers research and programming initiative. Annette’s keynote discussion will set the stage for a worldwide conversation about the environmental and cultural threat that light pollution poses to people who have been inadequately represented in the effort to protect the night. The presentation will focus on Indigenous Astronomy world views, particularly Ojibwe and D(L)akota, and how people from all cultures might look to this relationship with the sky as a reminder of the night’s critical importance.

	Tipiskawi Kisik: Night Sky Star Stories by Wilfred Buck
	Learn more about Elder Wilfred Buck

Wilfred Buck is a science facilitator at the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre and an Indigenous star lore expert. A member of the Oaskwayak Cree Nation, Buck is known as "the star guy" due to his knowledge of First Nations astronomy. He has researched and consulted with elders to learn more about the astronomical knowledge of Cree, Ojibway, and Lakota peoples and more.

	Atima Atchakosuk: The Dog Stars by Wilfred Buck
	Learn more about Elder tWilfred Buck

Wilfred Buck is a science facilitator at the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre and an Indigenous star lore expert. A member of the Oaskwayak Cree Nation, Buck is known as "the star guy" due to his knowledge of First Nations astronomy. He has researched and consulted with elders to learn more about the astronomical knowledge of Cree, Ojibway, and Lakota peoples and more.

	Achakapis: Little Spirit by Wilfred Buck
	Learn more about Elder tWilfred Buck

Wilfred Buck is a science facilitator at the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre and an Indigenous star lore expert. A member of the Oaskwayak Cree Nation, Buck is known as "the star guy" due to his knowledge of First Nations astronomy. He has researched and consulted with elders to learn more about the astronomical knowledge of Cree, Ojibway, and Lakota peoples and more.

	Makinak: The Turtle a Teaching by Wilfred Buck
	Learn more about Elder Wilfred Buck

Wilfred Buck is a science facilitator at the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre and an Indigenous star lore expert. A member of the Oaskwayak Cree Nation, Buck is known as "the star guy" due to his knowledge of First Nations astronomy. He has researched and consulted with elders to learn more about the astronomical knowledge of Cree, Ojibway, and Lakota peoples and more.

	Sisikwun: The Rattle by Wilfred Buck
	Learn more about Elder Wilfred Buck

Wilfred Buck is a science facilitator at the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre and an Indigenous star lore expert. A member of the Oaskwayak Cree Nation, Buck is known as "the star guy" due to his knowledge of First Nations astronomy. He has researched and consulted with elders to learn more about the astronomical knowledge of Cree, Ojibway, and Lakota peoples and more.

	Adisokan: Winter Solstice, Stars and Storytelling
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Adisokan is the Algonquin word for storytelling with special cultural meaning. Join us for stories about the stars from three Indigenous nations - Mapuche (Chile), Algonquin  (Quebec), and Dene (Northwest Territories). Indigenous teachings, spirit, language, world views and an exploration of the word and role of stories in Indigenous culture.

Anita Tenasco, Kitigan Zibi, Quebec (Algonquin)
Joan Tenasco, Kitigan Zibi, Quebec (Algonquin)
Chris Canon, University of Alaska (with Dene partners in the NWT)
Yasmin Catricheo, Chile (Mapuche)
Moderated by Wilfred Buck, Ininew, Manitoba

	Summer Solstice, Celebration of Star Knowledge from Africa and Rapanui (Easter Island)
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    Featured Speakers: Edmundo Edwards Eastman (Rapanui) and
   Jarita Holbrook (African culture)
    Welcome from: Anita Tenasco, Kitigan Zibi, Quebec (Algonquin)
    Opening Prayer: Wilfred Buck, Manitoba (Ininew)
    Moderated by: Yasmin Catricheo, Chile (Mapuche)

Abstract: Some 3,500 years ago, the ancestors of the Polynesians led the speediest human expansion of the pre-historic world, guided by nothing more than their complex astronomical observations and an understanding of natural signs.

Abstract: African indigenous astronomy is rich with many cultural connections to the sky as well as many practical uses of the sky. Holbrook will share some of the African legacy of rich skylore, artistic works, and practices connected to the sky.