Elder Gerry Martin

Gerry is from Mattagami First Nation. He is a former nurse and student of traditional aboriginal healing methods.  He enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge of traditional healing methods and considers it a life long journey to learn more. 

He provides counselling, knowledge of medicine, history, art and storytelling to students at Confederation College, Lakehead University and KKets.

You are welcome to stop in and visit in the Elders room in the Aboriginal student Lounge (SC0004)

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum. 

You are welcome to stop in and visit Beatrice in the Elders Room in the Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004.

Wednesdays - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

March 27 & 28, 2018

EVERYONE WELCOME! 

Elder Beatrice Twance Hynes 

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum. 

You are welcome to stop in and visit Beatrice in the Elders Room in the Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004.

Wednesdays - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

September 20th, 2017 - September 27th, 2017

October 18th, 2017 - October 25th, 2017 

EVERYONE WELCOME! 

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum. 

You are welcome to stop in and visit Beatrice in the Elders Room in the Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004.

ELDER IN RESIDENCE - Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Wednesday’s  - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm 

March 1st & 15th

April 5th & 19th 

Location: Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004A

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of the Pic River First Nation. She has lived in Thunder Bay since 1979 with her husband. Her spiritual names are Big Eagle Woman and White Horse Spirit Woman. 

Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum. 

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Please feel free to stop and visit Beatrice! 

ELDER IN RESIDENCE - Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Wednesday’s  - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm 

March 1st & 15th

April 5th & 19th 

Location: Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004A

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of the Pic River First Nation. She has lived in Thunder Bay since 1979 with her husband. Her spiritual names are Big Eagle Woman and White Horse Spirit Woman. 

Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum. 

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Please feel free to stop and visit Beatrice! 

ELDER IN RESIDENCE - Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Wednesday’s  - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm 

March 1st & 15th

April 5th & 19th 

Location: Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004A

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of the Pic River First Nation. She has lived in Thunder Bay since 1979 with her husband. Her spiritual names are Big Eagle Woman and White Horse Spirit Woman. 

Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum. 

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Please feel free to stop and visit Beatrice! 

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes will be in tomorrow, Friday, October 30th, 2016, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Elders Room in Aboriginal Student Lounge (SC0004).  

Beatrice is a member of the Pic River First Nation. She has lived in Thunder Bay since 1979 with her husband. Her spiritual names are Big Eagle Woman and White Horse Spirit Woman. 

Beatrice is a traditional women's dance who make her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teaching on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum. 

For more information please contact Sheila Pelletier-Demerah at 807-343-8085

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum. 

You are welcome to stop in and visit Beatrice in the Elders Room in the Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004.

Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. Beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. She is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. She does teachings on the Medicine Wheel, the Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Sacred Grandfathers and the hand drum. 

You are welcome to stop in and visit Beatrice in the Elders Room in the Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004.

Wednesdays - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

March 27 & 28, 2018

EVERYONE WELCOME!