Anishinaabe Wisdom: Lessons with Edna Manitowabi - Part 1

Indigenous Medicine Stories: Anishinaabe mshkiki nwii-dbaaddaan

This episode features part 1 of 2 with Edna Manitowabi, an esteemed Anishinaabe Elder, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Educator, and Storyteller from the Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. A respected leader in Indigenous education, she has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing the teachings of the Anishinaabe people.

As a Professor Emerita at Trent University, Edna played a pivotal role in the Indigenous Studies program, inspiring countless students with her wisdom and commitment to cultural revitalization. Her work emphasizes the importance of traditional healing practices, ceremonies, and storytelling as tools for personal and collective transformation.

Edna’s profound contributions have been recognized through numerous accolades, but her humility and focus remain on passing forward the ancestral knowledge to future generations. Her voice continues to be a guiding light for those seeking to reconnect with Indigenous teachings and reclaim their identities.

In this podcast, we are honoured to hear Edna share her invaluable stories and teachings, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding.

Part 2 will be released on Thurs. December 12th, 2024.

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