Bemaadizijig Ganoonindwaa: Talking to People

A Journey to Healing with Nokomis Mary Elliott


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Nokomis Mary Elliott talks about our journey to healing from the impacts of colonialism and intergenerational trauma as Anishinaabe kwe-wuk, families, and communities. Nokomis Mary is Anishinaabe Kwe from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. She shares her knowledge and wisdom about Anishinaabe traditions and spirituality to organizations across Ontario, including the Anishinabek Nation’s HIV Program. Nokomis Mary believes that we can regain our power and wellbeing as Anishinabek by reconnecting with our culture and ceremonies. 

Please note that some listeners may be triggered by the recount of Indian Day Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.

This podcast is produced by the Communications Department at the Anishinabek Nation.

Music:

“Brothers” by Wolf Saga and Chippewa Travellers and “Embracing Beauty” by Justin Delorme. Licenced by Nagamo Publishing.

Transcript:
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gkp2bvi829a5vdp9/2025-07-07_S2E04_Nokomis_Mary_Elliot_Transcript_FINAL.pdf


Links and Resources:

Anishinabek Nation Health Secretariat
https://anishinabek.ca/departments/health-secretariat-2/programs-services/

Indian Day Schools in Canada

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/indian-day-schools-in-canada

Canada’s reckoning with colonialism and education must include Indian Day Schools

https://anishinabeknews.ca/2022/07/19/canadas-reckoning-with-colonialism-and-education-must-include-indian-day-schools/

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