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A Surprise Honour
The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation held their 31st annual Homecoming & Traditional Pow Wow on 26-27 Aug. 2017…and as usual, the Bear’s Den was there. If you’ve never been, this is an excellent traditional Pow Wow, smaller than some, but a powerful place to share in the spirit of Community & Culture!…
Cedar Boxes For Pipe or Feather
The busy season is approaching and we’re already…busy making these beautiful Cedar boxes to hold your sacred items and keep them safe! Varying designs and sizes from 13″ – 21″ (if you need a different size, just ask) with brass fittings. Visit the shop on the weekend and see what we have!
Education, Youth, Understanding
Journalist Shalu Mehta (London Free Press) experiences an afternoon of Indigenous teachings with Dan Pelletier, the Eagle Flight Singers & Dancers and the Students of Academie de la Tamise. For the third year, the school has held a small Pow Wow to help the youth gain a greater understanding of Indigenous cultures. I try to…
20th Annual Scugog Pow Wow (2016)
If you need Sage, Sema or any of my Salves come visit Bear’s Den on the road. You never know what you will find at Bear’s Den! 20th Annual Scugog Pow Wow Sat., July 16th & Sun., July 17th, 2016 (Sunrise Ceremony both days) Grand Entry at Noon Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Pow Wow Grounds…
Respecting The Natural World
Dan led the Students & Teachers of Académie de la Tamise (London, ON) on a nature walk to teach about plants and paying respect for their medicine. Along the way, trash was collected and taken to a proper place for disposal. A good day, ended with a little flute music in the forest.
Cultural Teachings At Académie de la Tamise
It was so nice to be back at Académie de la Tamise (Academy of The Thames) again! This is a French Cultural (Elementary) School in London, Ontario, and they are always very welcoming. We have a lot of fun sharing knowledge about Indigenous Culture, with some Music & Dancing, of course. Sharing directly with young people…