To a Great Mentor ! by James B Beard, author
To a Great Mentor !
About this book
This
book is dedicated to my teacher, Nagaan we widong, [na-gaan-way-wi-dong
/ First to Speak, First Thunder, Lawrence Joe Matrious, A man who
dedicated his life to the people. An Elder of the Ojibwe Nation of
People that live around the great lakes in North America. His teachings,
patience and example changed my life and that of many others who knew
him. He was one of the last of the Old Ones of Lake Lena Reservation in
Hinckley, Minnesota. I say here that he was one of the last, though in
truth he is one of the old ones. Though he passed on August 9th, 2009, he is still with us in spirit and continues to affect my life on a daily basis.
A
grandmother of the Ojibwe from Red Lake Reservation had been asked to
oversee the ceremonies for Misho. Her name was Anna Gibs and she was a very
short woman and needed a walker to move about together with a nurse for
assistance. She would drag her feet as she moved around. Anna came to
the fire just after sunrise and offered her prayers. She sat down and
looked at me for a long time.
“You
are the one they call Noodin,” Anna said. “You and others in the East
have been given many teachings by Nagan We Widung. It is now up to you
and those that have been taught to carry those teachings to others.
These things were not given to you to keep to yourself. Do you
understand?”
Noodin
James Beard aka Noodin
Walking Spirit in a Native Way
James Beard is a speaker on topics such as traditional living and natural spirit teachings. His topics address many concerns to do with wellness and balance in life. He is a student of native teachings from Ojibwe Elders, Algonquin language based people, living throughout the Great Lakes Region of the US and Canada. The audiences for his presentations vary from youth to elderly.His work is dedicated to telling anyone who has interest about his native brothers.-- James B. Beard
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James Beard aka Noodin
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Walking Spirit in a Native Way shares timeless teachings from Native Elders that remain as meaningful today as ever. For over thirty years, Jim has learned from Ojibwa/Chippewa Elders, presenting their wisdom to schools, communities, and Native tribes across North America. Respected for his knowledge and dedication, he walks the red road to honor and carry forward the original teachings of all people.
James B. Beard, Author of: Walking Spirit in a Native Way
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