Finding the power at the Feeding the Home Fire Men’s Gathering – Anishinabek News

March 30, 2023

NORTH BAY— Healing, teachings, and connecting were meaningful to participants at the Feeding the Home Fire Men’s Gathering, hosted by the North Bay Indigenous Hub/Giiwedno Mshkikiiwgamig.

The three-day men’s gathering held on Feb. 24-26, offered inspirational speakers, teachings, Elder support, professional development, and important workshops.

Workshops were facilitated on the morning of the first day by Perry McLeod-Shabogesic of Nipissing First Nation, Godfrey Shawanda of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Anthony Johnson of the Diné (Navajo), and Dr. James Makokis of Onihcikiskapowinihk (Saddle Creek First Nation) and Cody Coyote (Purcell) of Matachewan First Nation.

Cody Coyote, an Ottawa-based Hip-Hop artist, speaker, and writer, talks about how his experience and personal work has him helping others find their voice.

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