About ^ Twirling Thunderbird
Twirling Thunderbird
Zhaway Animikii Binesii ~ Twirling Thunderbird
ᑙᕒᐪ ᕪᐅᐣdᐁᕒbᐃᕒd
First Nations Nehiyawewin ~ Anishinaabe ~ Metis
I'm a proud member of the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation on my mother’s side of my family. Her mother Charlotte Stevens has her roots in Sapotaweyak. I grew up in Swan River MB. and moved to Brandon in 1989. My father is Anishinaabe with roots in Pine Creek from his mother Pelage Moosetail and Metis from his father Louison Fayant in Camperville, MB.
I am currently a 4th year student at Brandon University studying Sociology with a minor in Psychology. I hope to incorporate Indigenous Cultural traditions and teachings within Community Development work.
I currently work with the Brandon Friendship Centre as the Mental Health Proctor which allows me the opportunity to bring these two goals together. While working at the Brandon Friendship ship Centre as their Metal Health Proctor I carry out scheduled Wellness Walks every Thurs of the week.
Wellness Walks
This involves Land Based Teachings as well as promotes self healing from within by providing a Traditional healing environment. On the 1st Friday of each month I will have Art Therapy Classes, that will benefit people coping with anxiety, depression, daily stress, PTSD, ADHD, by giving them a visual non-visual outlet to express themselves. I also provide a space for Sharing Circles which are open to all who want to attend.
Art Therapy Classes
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, I carry out The Sharing Circle, which is a comfortable, safe and confidential space where people can express their feelings and thoughts on what they might be going through or have experienced.
Sharing Circle
I also provide when requested, the 7 Grandfather Teachings and Tipi Pole Teachings, which speak about the Indigenous Values we strive to instill in our children as well as practice in our daily living.
7 Grandfather Teachings and Tipi Pole Teachings
I receive great fulfillment in walking the Path of Native Spirituality within the Light of the Great Spirit. I participate in Sweat Lodges on a regular basis as a Lodge Fire-keeper as well as many other Traditional activities.
I am a Traditional Native Traditional Artist, Published Writer, Musician, and Public Speaker.
Traditional Sweat Lodge Firekeeper
I believe in helping the community stay healthy and happy, so I have spent the past few years offering my spare time as a Sweat Lodge Firekeeper. I truly value the time I spend at the Spiritual Grounds and it gives me great fulfillment in my personal life.
Traditional Native Traditional Artist
As a self-taught Artist. I paint Spiritual Traditional Native Art, Traditional Spiritual Pictographs, Abstract Art, Expressionism, Landscapes, Wildlife Art, Surreal Art, Watercolor, Graphic Design and Illustration. I have currently created a series of poster images for our 7 Grandfather Teachings which I use to teach young and old about our Traditional Values.
Public Speaker.
As a Public Speaker I work to share Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Teachings with a wide variety of people including students and youth as they are the ones to carry the next torch forward. I speak on a wide variety of topics including the 7 Grandfather Teachings, Tipi Teachings, Smudging, the Medicine Wheel, Fire-keeping and share my Cultural Knowledge.
Published Writer
As a published writer I have written a Smudge Guide Book to promote Personal Health and Wellbeing and to foster greater awareness and understanding towards Indigenous Culture.
Musician
I make my own Cedar Flutes that I’m learning to play. I also enjoy playing acoustic drums, guitar and harmonica.
Miigwech
Kinanâskomitin
Thank You
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My JourneyI receive great fulfillment in walking the Path of Native Spirituality within the Light of the Great Spirit.
I also enjoy giving back to the Creator for the Gift of Art by facilitating as Firekeeper within the Healing Sweat Lodge. |
Thank YouThank you for your interest in my Art Prints for the 7 Grandfather Teachings. I sincerely hope it brings Happiness and Health to You and your Family.
Thank You ~ Megwetch ~ Twirling Thunderbird |
My Mother has her roots with Sapotaweyak Cree Nation of which I'm a proud member. ᐊᐧᐢᑲᐸᔨᐣᐱᐦᐁᓯᐤ waskapayin pihesiw ~ Twirling Thunderbird.
My Father his roots with Pine Creek Nation and the Metis community of Camperville, MB.. .Animikii Binesii ~ Twirling Thunderbird.
My Father his roots with Pine Creek Nation and the Metis community of Camperville, MB.. .Animikii Binesii ~ Twirling Thunderbird.
My Art Poster Images are unique original Designs created from a combination of my personal Art that has been Digitally enhanced with additional details, designs, composition and colors using Photographic Imaging Programs along with A.I imaging Tools....Prints are an affordable solution for People to have neat Art like this as can reach more People... Thank You for your interest.
