by Lavertyt | Sep 1, 2020 | #MétisMindful
I am taught through stories and lessons that we have a natural desire to work and contribute. The old people believe that engaging in our labours in a positive manner builds our character and infuses our products with the energy needed to sustain us. The...
by Lavertyt | Aug 18, 2020 | #MétisMindful
The old people were masters at maintaining a respectful relationship with their environments. They remind me that we have to experience both abundance and scarcity to learn the skills of conservation. Balance is learning to live without fear of one or the other, but...
by Lavertyt | Aug 11, 2020 | #MétisMindful
Summer provides many opportunities to come together and spread ourselves out on the ground with all we need for body and soul. Although picnics are a very common sight in our communities, we sometimes forget the inherent value of celebration. Métis history can seem...
by Lavertyt | Aug 4, 2020 | #MétisMindful
The moon in August is known as “Flying Up Moon”. This time when young birds are trying their wings and practicing flying is ripe with lessons for the thoughtful observer. As I watch, I am reminded of how important it must be for birds to know that they are birds....
by Lavertyt | Jul 28, 2020 | #MétisMindful
Berry picking in the summer was about more than nutrition and medicines. In fact, the old people tell me that the bonds forged between the young girls and the elders during this activity formed the backbone of the community. The positive energy, laughter and deep...
