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Welcome to Sacred Teachings: Wisdom of the Land. The Podcast series where Indigenous speakers share their insights, wisdom, traditions and stories about the sacredness of creation.


    • Aug 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Last Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 15:43


    In the final episode of The Season of Ginny, we hear from a few close friends, like Archbishop Mark MacDonald, about what made Ginny so special, what drove her to achieve so much, and what she wanted to leave behind.

    Ginny The Preacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 16:38


    Featuring the sermon delivered in 2018 to the congregation of Christ Memorial Church in Oshawa, Ontario by the Rev. Canon Ginny Doctor.   Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. Please reach out to us on our social media platforms if you have any questions about the podcast.

    A Love Letter to Her People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 13:49


    Ginny's deep commitment to  her Anglican faith and to the self determining Indigenous Anglican Church is explored.  Features interviews with Archbishop Mark MacDonald and Donna Bomberry. Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. Please reach out to us on our social media platforms if you have any questions about the podcast. 

    The Pain of Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 15:30


    This episode is an exploration of the deep and abiding racism towards Indigenous Peoples in Canada and Ginny's tireless work to change hearts, minds and attitudes. Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. Please reach out to us on our social media platforms if you have any questions about the podcast.     

    The Good Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 14:55


    When Ginny Doctor taught about the Good Mind, it was about finding balance within ourselves and in our lives. Part of that balance is our connection to the Land, which is key to the health and wellness of the First Peoples. Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. Please reach out to us on our social media platforms if you have any questions about the podcast. 

    Let Me Tell You A Story...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 16:03


    Ginny was an accomplished and innovative writer.  Her stories and poems about growing up in a traditional Mohawk family transport us to a different world.  Ginny wrote parables that reflect her traditional Mohawk values and the teachings of her family, community and ancestors. *** Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. Please reach out to us on our social media platforms if you have any questions about the podcast.   

    All About Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 17:51


    Ginny Doctor believed in the healing power of music. Whether to lift the Spirit or reclaim the Spirit, for Ginny it began and ended with music, and she spent a lifetime sharing this gift with the world.   This episode contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send a text to 45645.

    Ginny Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 15:21


    Sacred Teachings: The Season Of Ginny is the seventh season of the series. The very recent loss of the Executive Producer and heart and soul of the Sacred Teachings series has had a huge impact on our team. Ginny Doctor was a dear friend and highly respected colleague. More than that, Ginny was an important figure in the world of Indigenous advocacy and human rights. A lifetime of battling for justice may cause some people to be bitter or cynical - not Ginny. She fought the fight to her last breath on this earth - but she fought with humour, wisdom, gratitude, and respect. This season of 8 podcasts will explore her work fighting racism, battling the pandemic of suicide in Indigenous communities, and helping to blaze a trail of self-determination for the Indigenous Anglican Church. We will hear about her writing and poetry and peek into the very soul of this deeply artistic and spiritual Mohawk woman. Ginny was a blessing to all she encountered, and we hope that this season will be a blessing to you. *** In the first episode of Season 7, we are introduced to Ginny Doctor.  Those who knew her will smile and reminisce and maybe shed a tear, those who didn't know her will become acquainted with this strong, proud, brilliant Mohawk woman, and with the lifetime of work and advocacy that is now her legacy.  Be inspired as we start The Season of Ginny. *** Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. Please reach out to us on our social media platforms if you have any questions about the podcast.   

    You Are Original

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 34:42


    You Are Original, features an interview with Mira Martin, from the Maori Anglican Church of New Zealand. This episode wraps up season six about suicide prevention in Indigenous Communities. The responsibility for this devastating pandemic rests with all of us. We must all do our part to fight for justice and healing to save lives.   Thank you for listening to this season of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to go back and listen to previous seasons and episodes. Please reach out to us on our social media platforms if you have any questions about the podcast. We'll see you soon.   This season contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send a text to 45645.  

    The Power of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 30:02


    How grassroots community-based music camps can make a world of difference. This season contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send a text to 45645. Please visit anglican.ca/podcasts to learn more about the series. You can also listen to past episodes and seasons.

    The Best Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 32:21


    Peter Downie visits Alaska to learn about the power of listening from the Rev Anna Frank. This season contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send a text to 45645. Please visit anglican.ca/podcasts to learn more about the series. You can also listen to past episodes and seasons. 

    The Toll It Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 27:56


    Having lost her brother to suicide, Judith Moses reflects on the aftermath and the toll it takes on the family and community. This season contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send a text to 45645.

    I can hear you whispering

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 44:07


    Chief Derrick Henderson, Erin Courchene and Linda Dorie from Sagkeeng First Nation talk about working on the front lines in their community.

    The Safest Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 33:18


    Peter Downie interviews the Rev. Canon Debbie Royals who is Pascua Yaqui from Tucson Arizona.  Debbie  talks about the power of ceremony and traditional teachings  and making thechoice to live.

    A Blue Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 34:16


    Peter Downie interviews revered Elder and psychologist Dr. Martin Brokenleg about supporting young people to choose life.  

    Looking North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 39:13


    Welcome back to Sacred Teachings, the original podcast series. Our sixth season, Suicide: The Other Pandemic, consists of eight episodes and features guest host Peter Downie.  In this episode, Hilu Tagoona and Jack Hicks talk about the issue of suicide across Nunavut. This season contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send a text to 45645.  Help IS available.  Choose to Stay...  

    An Angel's Visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 18:21


    In the final episode of this season of Stories of Hope and Light, the Reverend Norman Meade shares his journey of a lifetime of service. Thank you for listening to this season of Sacred Teachings. Be sure to listen back to the previous four seasons and get caught up before we return.  You can find us on Spotify, PodBean, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.    See you in the New Year! 

    Your Heart to Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 27:50


    This Story of Hope and Light features Josephine Malemute and Mike Mickelson from Alaska, talking about Dancing with the Spirit. Includes some beautiful music! We hope you enjoy this third episode of this special season of Sacred Teachings. 

    Sweetwater

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 22:11


    This podcast features Mary Louis Bernard, a M'ikmaq elder and traditionalstoryteller from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Join us for Season 5 of Sacred Teachings: The Official Podcast. This special season takes us on a journey of Hope and Light. Be sure to listen every Monday for new episodes, guests and speakers. Also be sure to follow us on social media to stay updated on our releases. You can find us on Instagram @canadiananglican or on Facebook @theanglicanchurchofcanada

    Starting Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 19:32


    The first Story of Hope and Light features Lori Calkins, an Anglican priest and a traditional Birth Supporter in Alberta. Join us for Season 5 of Sacred Teachings: The Official Podcast. This special season takes us on a journey of Hope and Light. Be sure to listen every Monday for new episodes, guests and speakers.  Also be sure to follow us on social media to stay updated on our releases. You can find us on Instagram @canadiananglican or on Facebook @theanglicanchurchofcanada    

    Stolen People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 31:02


    The season four finale.  "We have been separated from our Spirit".  Murdered and Missing - how it must stop. STOLEN, Season 4 of Sacred Teachings, takes us on a series of investigations with guest host Peter Downie. So much has been stolen from Indigenous people for so many years – land, water, language, culture, and much more.This series looks at what has been taken, who took it, and how can justice be served.​ Follow us on all of our social media to stay updated with news on our next season and what's coming soon. See you then. 

    Stolen Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 28:24


    "Go easy on one another". and "It's possible in law to solve this problem". These are the words of Dr. John Borrows as he reflects on the stolen lands and resources of Indigenous peoples in Canada. STOLEN, Season 4 of Sacred Teachings, takes us on a series of investigations with guest host Peter Downie. So much has been stolen from Indigenous people for so many years – land, water, language, culture, and much more.This series looks at what has been taken, who took it, and how can justice be served.​

    Stolen Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 51:34


    Joyce Echaquan recorded the racist taunts of her nurses as she lay dying in hospital. Her experience is a devastatingly common one among Indigenous people in Canada. Listen to Stolen Health and learn more. STOLEN, Season 4 of Sacred Teachings, takes us on a series of investigations with guest host Peter Downie. So much has been stolen from Indigenous people for so many years – land, water, language, culture, and much more. This series looks at what has been taken, who took it, and how can justice be served.​

    Stolen Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 23:37


    In Stolen Gifts, Bishop Carol Gallagher shares sacred teachings about the "gift of one another" in this special Thanksgiving episode. STOLEN, Season 4 of Sacred Teachings, takes us on a series of investigations with guest host Peter Downie. So much has been stolen from Indigenous people for so many years – land, water, language, culture, and much more. This series looks at what has been taken, who took it, and how can justice be served.​

    Stolen Harvest (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 28:12


    Stolen Harvest part 2 features Dr. Jim Daschuk, author and historian, talking about Canada's history of attempted genocide of the First Peoples. STOLEN, Season 4 of Sacred Teachings, takes us on a series of investigations with guest host Peter Downie. So much has been stolen from Indigenous people for so many years – land, water, language, culture, and much more. This series looks at what has been taken, who took it, and how can justice be served.​

    Stolen Harvest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 20:55


    Stolen Harvest includes a visit with Pauline Michell at the Kanaka Bar Band Community Garden in BC.

    The Creator's Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 19:08


    In Episode 2 of Stolen, guest host Peter Downie explores the game of Lacrosse and its deep spiritual roots. STOLEN, Season 4 of Sacred Teachings, takes us on a series of investigations with guest host Peter Downie. So much has been stolen from Indigenous people for so many years - land, water, language, culture, and much more. This series looks at what has been taken, who took it, and how can justice be served.

    Stolen Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 21:22


    Can you steal the dreams of another person?  Of a group or nation of people? If, so, how to get them back?   STOLEN, Season 4 of Sacred Teachings, takes us on a series of investigations with guest host Peter Downie.  So much has been stolen from Indigenous people for so many years - land, water, language, culture, and much more.  This series looks at what has been taken, who took it, and how can justice be served.  

    Haudenosaunee Law (Part 2) - Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 23:26


    In the season finale, we continue our discussion with renowned Mohawk lawyer Dr. Beverley Jacobs who talks about Haudenosaunee Law.  Revisit the first three seasons on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Vimeo and PodBean. Season 4 debuts later this year. Follow us on Instagram at Canadian Anglican and check out our previous episodes on all of our platforms. Subscribe to the show so you don't miss out and spread the word. See you next time! Thank you!

    Haudenosaunee Law (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 24:48


    This episode features renowned Mohawk lawyer Dr. Beverley Jacobs talking about Haudenosaunee Law. Come back next week for Part 2. Get new episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Vimeo and PodBean. Follow us on Instagram at Canadian Anglican and check out our previous episodes on all of our platforms. Subscribe to the show so you don't miss out and spread the word. See you next time! Thank you!

    Clanmother

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 11:19


    Ginny Doctor talks about Gospel Jamboree as an antidote to the pain of Racism. Get new episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Vimeo and PodBean. Follow us on Instagram at Canadian Anglican and check out our previous episodes on all of our platforms. Subscribe to the show so you don't miss out and spread the word. See you next time! Thank you!

    My Own Canoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 24:13


    In this episode, Melanie Delva, who is the Reconciliation Animator for the Anglican Church of Canada, interviews the Rev Norm Wesley from his home in Moose Factory.   Get new episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Vimeo and PodBean. Follow us on Instagram at Canadian Anglican and check out our previous episodes on all of our platforms. Subscribe to the show so you don't miss out and spread the word. See you next time! Thank you!    

    Heart Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 16:03


    In this episode, revered elder  the Rev. Canon Laverne Jacobs talks about growing up at Walpole Island and the challenges of Racism during his years of ministry.   Get new episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Vimeo and PodBean. Follow us on Instagram at Canadian Anglican and check out our previous episodes on all of our platforms. Subscribe to the show so you don't miss out and spread the word. See you next time! Thank you!

    Dixie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 16:04


    Get new episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Vimeo and PodBean. Follow us on Instagram at Canadian Anglican and check out our previous episodes on all of our platforms. Subscribe to the show so you don't miss out and spread the word. See you next time! Thank you!

    Racism As Sin (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 25:46


    Welcome back to the second part of our Racism As Sin discussion with Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Archbishop Mark MacDonald and Ryan Weston. In this third season of Sacred Teachings, titled Dismantling Racism, we venture into the timely discussion of racism and its place in the world.  Get new episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Vimeo and PodBean. Follow us on Instagram at Canadian Anglican and check out our previous episodes on all of our platforms. Subscribe to the show so you don't miss out and spread the word. See you next time! Thank you!

    Racism As Sin (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 16:35


    Welcome back to the third season of Sacred Teachings. In this season, Dismantling Racism, we venture into the timely discussion of racism and its place in the world. Raw discussions and teachings will be featured in the next eight episodes; all of which have been recorded remotely across Canada whilst we continue through the pandemic.  Get new episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Vimeo and PodBean. Follow us on Instagram at Canadian Anglican and check out our previous episodes on all of our platforms. Subscribe to the show so you don't miss out and spread the word. See you next time! Thank you!

    Your People Will Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 23:44


    In this season's final episode  of Sacred Teachings: Path to the Stronghold, we hear the wisdom of Dakota elder Tolly Estes.  Tolly helps us find answers in the songs of the birds that gift us with music every day. As we continue on the Path to The Stronghold, join us in reflecting all that we have learnt so far. Feel free to go back and listen to older episodes, share with friends and family, spread the knowledge and wisdom from our brilliant guest speakers.  Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican for regular updates and posts. You can also email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions! Thank you!

    The Armour Of God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 27:38


    In the penultimate episode of the season, Steven A. Darden talks life in lockdown and how Mother Nature is blooming once more.  As we continue on the Path to The Stronghold, join us in reflecting all that we have learnt so far. Feel free to go back and listen to older episodes, share with friends and family, spread the knowledge and wisdom from our brilliant guest speakers.  Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican for regular updates and posts. You can also email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions! Thank you!

    A Gospel Jamboree

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 19:06


    In this special episode, you'll learn about the upcoming online Gospel Jamboree streaming LIVE and for FREE on Friday, June 5th, 2020, 6:00 PM Eastern Standard. Ginny Doctor and Archbishop Mark MacDonald talk about why Gospel Jamboree's have such an impact and why you you should tune in for the special event.  Featuring musical pieces from Ginny and Mark themselves, you won't want to miss the prologue to the upcoming Jam!  Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican for regular updates and posts. You can also email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions! Thank you!  

    A Moment To Pause

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 11:39


    In the fifth podcast of the season, Rev. Dr. Raymond C. Aldred gives his view on the global pandemic and how we can all take a moment to pause.  Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican for regular updates and posts. You can also email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions! Thank you!  

    The Life of Odeiman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 12:59


    In this episode Archbishop Mark MacDonald shares the story of Odeimon and reminds us of the sweet yet painful power of Sacrificial Love. Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican for regular updates and posts. You can also email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions! Thank you!

    The Elders Warned Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 11:29


    In the 3rd episode of season 2, Tyson Halkett talks about life under lockdown in Montreal, Lake Saskatchewan. Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican for regular updates and posts. You can also email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions! Thank you!

    Heart Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 18:24


    In "Heart Learning", Dr. Martin Brokenleg explains that against all odds, Indigenous peoples have survived catastrophic events throughout many generations.  "We are wounded, we are limping, but we are here".  What is the secret to finding the strength and courage to survive and carry on?  Listen to "Heart Learning". Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican for regular updates and posts.  You can also email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions! Happy Listening!

    Four Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 10:23


    Welcome back to Sacred Teachings! In this season, Path To The Stronghold, we learn about the hidden wealth in this Land.  This wealth lies in the wisdom of the Indigenous Elders all across Turtle Island.  The teachings, languages, traditions and stories of the Ancestors are shared in this series.  Highly respected Indigenous speakers are featured and we dive into the sacredness of Creation and finding meaning in a global crisis. Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican for regular updates and posts.  You can also email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions! Thank you!

    The Bear Clan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 12:35


    In the final episode of the first season of Sacred Teachings: Wisdom of the Land, Ginny Doctor recalls her story of green eyes, bears and clans.  We will be back with Season 2 of Sacred Teachings (Release date TBC) so be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican for regular updates and posts.  You can also email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions! Thank you for tuning into the first season of Sacred Teachings! We're looking forward to seeing you next time.  Peace. 

    The Story of the Chipmunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 6:07


    In the penultimate episode of the season, Archbishop Mark MacDonald tells us the story of the chipmunk and how it saved humanity. Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican Or email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions!   

    The Earth, Our Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 16:28


    In the sixth official Sacred Teachings: Wisdom of the Land Podcast, Dr. Martha Many Grey Horses (A strong lifelong environmentalist and Coordinator for the Anglican Healing Fund) talks about the Earth, our Mother.

    The Land Defenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 16:59


    In this timely episode, Archbishop Mark MacDonald talks with Yolanda Bird, a Cree woman from Treaty Six Territory in Saskatchewan and Aaron Sault, Mohawk from Six Nations in Ontario. They discuss the pipeline, the protest by the Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs, and the sacredness of our Mother Earth. Be sure to check us out on Instagram @canadiananglican Or email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca with your questions!   

    Ground Zero on the Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 7:25


    Lorraine Netro of the Gwich'in First Nation, addressed Sacred Circle in 2018 about the devastating effects of climate change that she and her people have been witnessing and documenting for over 50 hears.  This is part of Lorraine's presentation.

    The Water Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 7:59


    In the third episode of Sacred Teachings: Wisdom of the Land, Donna Bomberry reads 'The Water Walker' written by Joanne Robertson. You can order your copy of the book here: https://secondstorypress.ca/kids/nibi-emosaawdang-/-the-water-walker Be sure to check out our previous Podcasts here on Vimeo or on Spotify and Podbean! Want to get in touch? Email us at: bdavies@national.anglican.ca Happy Listening!

    Ginny's 12 Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 3:51


    In this special edition of Sacred Teachings: Wisdom of the Land, Ginny Doctor lists her 12 things you can do to help heal our environment.  Do you want to add to list? If so, email us at bdavies@national.anglican.ca  Happy listening!

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