Face Paint

By: WaabishkeWajiw  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  32 Comments  •  9 years ago

Today I choose to share teachings that I have been given about wearing face paint. Face painting is something that is very Spiritual to us who use it. The meaning for some of us is of a very personal nature. We may or may not disclose why. We can share this if we choose, but for me it is...

Menominee Wakes

By: WaabishkeWajiw  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  17 Comments  •  9 years ago

I am sitting up all night tonight at my cousin's house. He passed away and in our tradition we bring our loved ones home. Now I understand that many of you will offer condolences, but that is not necessary as I know you are sympathetic. I am doing a traditional duty for my relatives family. I am...

Menominee Wakes

By: WaabishkeWajiw  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

I am sitting up all night tonight at my cousin's house. He passed away and in our tradition we bring our loved ones home. Now I understand that many of you will offer condolences, but that is not necessary as I know you are sympathetic. I am doing a traditional duty for my relatives family. I am...

Took a Walk

By: WaabishkeWajiw  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  14 Comments  •  9 years ago

PosoMawaneweyak (Hello Everyone)I posted this elsewhere, but this is the way I meant it so I post it here now with the changes.I took a walkI explored new places.I met up with an old friendWe talked for a whileWe agreed on a great many thingsI hung out with him for awhileI came back to check in...

Finding Gitche Sabe (gitchie saw-bay)

By: WaabishkeWajiw  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

I am watching the finding Big Foot marathon on Animal Planet today. I went back to the old place and pulled a story out of there. I felt like it went by kind of fast.As all of you have seen, I'm sure, there is a TV show on Animal Planet called finding Big Foot. They always seem to be getting...