Dear Friends,
We've been wanting to show this film for some time and it turns out that Elder Dave Courchene Jr., who is from Manitoba, is going to be in the Bay Area for a few days in mid-January. Please come join us for a very special evening with him and a film screening of The 8th Fire which tells of his vision and journey for Peace among all Peoples.
The 8th Fire–One Earth–One Whole Circle–Again
An Evening with Dave Courchene Jr.
Elder and spiritual advisor from the Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan
7 - 9:00 PM – January 17th, 2009
Please RSVP as space is limited
Where & When:
Kalliopeia Foundation
San Rafael, CA
Saturday, January 17th
7:00PM-9:00PM
Dave Courchene Jr., whose traditional name means LEADING EARTH MAN is an Elder and spiritual advisor from the Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan. Descended from a long line of chiefs and leaders of his people, he felt compelled by forces beyond his control to quit his job as an educator and go on a ceremonial expedition of peace around the world. This film chronicles that journey and his vision for The Turtle Lodge.
Twenty-five years ago Dave received a dream vision for a Village of Peace. At the heart of the village was a lodge, built in the shape of a turtle. Around "The Turtle Lodge" were four smaller turtle-shaped lodges in each of the four directions. People of every colour were coming out of these lodges and walking toward the central lodge. Animals (predominantly horses and buffalo), people in a garden, and Elders talking and laughing around a fire were seen. An eagle was circling in the sky above. Through the vision, the First Nations Elders believe the Great Spirit has given people of all cultures the gift of a lodge of truth, kindness and love, which will bring healing and peace to the world. The Turtle to Indigenous people is a symbol of truth.
The Turtle Lodge is an indigenous place of learning, healing and sharing for all Peoples. It is based on the Seven Sacred Laws and the Eight Paths of the Medicine Wheel—the ancient values and healing principles of North American indigenous people. Received through a vision, and founded upon land-based spiritual teachings that bring Balance to Life, the Turtle Lodge was built in 2002 by volunteers in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, Canada. The Turtle Lodge offers Youth, Adults and Elders the opportunity to come together in a sacred environment for traditional teachings, ceremony, healing, and the sharing of aboriginal perspectives on how to have a Good and Peaceful Life. The Turtle Lodge is a place for sharing our universal and ancient knowledge, and also, a place for sharing among people of all races and nations.
Please RSVP to events@kalliopeia.org or by calling 415-482-1043 ext. 104
Dave Courchene is giving the keynote speech at a Martin Luther King event earlier that day, Jan 17, beginning at 10 am, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Swimming Pool. This is a city facility located in the Bayview-Hunters Point District. The address is 5701 Third Street on the corner of Third and Carroll Streets. The actual entrance is on Keith Street one block down Carroll Street. The facility phone number is 415-822-2807.
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