According to Anishinaabe protocol, certain beings help us throughout our lives. These include sacred items, our helpers, our clans, and the spirit names we carry. Just like humans, our sacred …
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How to improve your mental wellbeing
For mental health week, SGEI wants to take the time to remind you that your mental health matters. Here are a few things to try and help you if you …
Turning my passion for Anishinaabemowin into a career
Boozhoo indinawemaaganidok, Ogimaa Binesi indigo. Jared Hunter indizhinikaaz. Manidoo Baawitigong indoonjii idash Fort Frances-oodenaang indaa noongom. Gichi-manidoo-giizis ingii-ondaadiz igaye niizhtana ashi-niizh indaso-biboonagiz. Rainy Lake Sports adaawewigamigong indanokii gaye ingikinoo’amaagoz noongom. …
How to borrow eBooks and audiobooks online for free
Many public libraries do not offer free library access to individuals outside their catchment area, for example those living in rural communities or on reserves. Because a large population of …
What to consider before applying to post-secondary education
Applying to post-secondary education can be a hard decision. This decision will impact you for many years to come. Here are some of the things to consider before sending in …
How finding my culture helped guide me through higher education
Boozhoo, Ozawaabinesiik ndizhinikaaz, Bizhiw ndoodem, Couchiching ndoonji. Hello, my English name is Erika Jourdain, I come from the lynx clan and my community is Couchiching First Nation. I am a …
How to make cedar tea
Cedar Tea Did you know that you have all the ingredients to make an amazing tea right in your own backyard? In Northwestern Ontario, cedar trees are very common and …
Seven Grandfather Teachings
The Seven Grandfather teachings are a set of Anishinaabe guiding principles passed down from generation to generation to guide the Anishinaabe in living a good life in peace and without …
Tips for Online Learning
While learning remotely enables students to learn and work from home, it can be challenging to stay focused, keep organized, and separate school work from your home life. Below are …
Grandmother Eagle Staff
Gookomisinaan Gookomisinaan is the name given to Seven Generations Education Institute’s Grandmother Eagle Staff. In Anishinaabemowin, Gookomisinaan means “Our grandmother, the moon.” Our Eagle staff sits to the East of our grandfather drum with a walking-space in between. Her dressings and …