Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services is pleased to have Elder Gerry Martin available to the students every Wednesdays  10:00 am to 12:30 pm and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (except last Wednesday of the month) for individual or group discussions. 

Gerry Martin is a former nurse and a student of traditional Aboriginal healing methods. He is from the Mattagami First Nation of Ojibways in Northeaster Ontario near Timmins. Gerry feels very comfortable teaching, learning and sharing his knowledge of traditional Aboriginal healing methods and considers it a life-long journery to learn more. He is a son, father, and grandfather and Great-Grandpa who follows his destiny and enjoys life to the fullest.

ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!

Elder in Residence ~ Gerry Martin

Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services is pleased to have Elder Gerry Martin available to the students for individual or group discussions.

Thursday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Gerry Martin is a former nurse and a student of traditional Aboriginal healing methods. He is from the Mattagami First Nation of Ojibways in Northeaster Ontario near Timmins. Gerry feels very comfortable teaching, learning and sharing his knowledge of traditional Aboriginal healing methods and considers it a life-long journey to learn more. He is a son, father, and grandfather and Great-Grandpa who follows his destiny and enjoys life to the fullest.

Visiting Elder in Residence ~ Ma-Nee Chacaby

Man-nee is a Two-Spirit Ojibwa-Cree Elder. She was raised by her Cree grandmother in a remote Ojibwa community near Lake Nipigon, Ontario.

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004

Come by to speak one-on-one with Ma-Nee or join in on a group discussion. 

Visiting Elder in Residence ~ Sam Achneepineskum

Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 

10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Aboriginal Student Lounge SC0004

Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services is excited to welcome Elder Sam Achneepineskum as a visiting Elder in Residence. Sam is a member of Marten Falls First Nation. He also sits on the City of Thunder Bay Elder Advisory Committee.

Come by to speak one-on-one with Sam or join group discussions on traditional teachings.

EVERYONE WELCOME

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

Elder Sam Achneepineskum is a visiting Elder in Residence. Sam is a member of Martin Falls First Nation. He also sits on the City of Thunder By Elders Advisory Committee. 

You can visit Sam in the Elders room in the Aboriginal Student Lounge (SC0004) on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 form 10 am to 3 pm.

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 

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 

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 

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 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)

Thursdays, September 21st, 28th, 2017

Thursdays, October 5th,19th, 26th, 2017

Thursdays, November 2nd, 9th, 2017

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

Thursdays, November 16th, 23rd, 30th, 2017

10:00 am to 3:00 pm