by Lavertyt | Apr 20, 2021 | #MétisMindful
My favourite of the spring teachings is the one about Moostoos Ohtsi or Buffalo’s Belly Button. As it has been shared with me, the buffalo would trek to the northern prairies to come together as one herd so that they could mate and have their calves in the early...
by Lavertyt | Apr 13, 2021 | #MétisMindful
Our moon names and teachings may seem cute or flippant to some, but each comes with a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the world and how to live in it, Goose Moon is no exception. By mindfully watching and engaging with our relatives, our ascended...
by Lavertyt | Apr 6, 2021 | #MétisMindful
As the last of the Eagle moon fades away I am drawn to the teachings of cycles and the stories I have been gifted describing humans as a reflection of the natural world. Stories of the delicate balaans of ecosystems and all of their contributing parts reflected...
by Lavertyt | Mar 31, 2021 | #MétisMindful
Honesty is a very strong Métis value, and it has a different feel to it than the honesty valued by my European ancestors. I imagine that most cultures value truthfulness to some degree, and it is in the details of the culture and language that the nuances live. In...
by Lavertyt | Mar 23, 2021 | #MétisMindful
I am reminded by my elders that to “hold our ground” does not mean not to move, but to stay true to our values as we walk. This time of year is a time of celebration in my Indigenous communities. Many of my relatives are celebrating a new cycle around the sun and...
by Lavertyt | Mar 16, 2021 | #MétisMindful
This week marks the beginning of the first spring moon, a time of uncertainty and excitement which requires both the knowledge of generations and the bravery of youth. The Eagle Moon highlights the shift in temperatures and daylight hours which calls the Eagle back...
