Kodje Arts

10/21/2018

A Death In The Family

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04/10/2018

Upcoming Events Calender

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04/01/2018

In traditional Ojibwe dancing, the women keep their feet close to the earth, for as bearers of children they must maintain their connection with ‘Mother Earth’. Exuberant dancing is allowed for males only. However, in the big cities, there are many influences, and they cause times to change. In this picture we see two women break with tradition and dance a little more freely, and even wear dresses that are shorter than custom dictates. [ 26 more words ]

In traditional Ojibwe dancing, the women keep their feet close to the earth, for as bearers of children they must maintain their connection with ‘Mother Earth’. Exuberant dancing is allowed for mal…

04/01/2018

The Ojibwe have hunted moose for thousands of years. The moose was a prized animal for feeding families. Its large size provided plenty of meat. Also, the hide of the animal was used to make clothing and tent shelters. Today we still hunt moose, but not so much for the hide. The lean and tasty meat remains a favoured part of our diet. [ 93 more words ]

The Ojibwe have hunted moose for thousands of years. The moose was a prized animal for feeding families. Its large size provided plenty of meat. Also, the hide of the animal was used to make clothi…

04/01/2018

The Midewiwin is the Grand Medicine Society of the Ojibwe. Through its sacred medicine practices, the health of individuals and the community are maintained. Since the world of the Midewiwin is intertwined with the spiritual realm, spirits are constantly attracted to their ceremonies. Thus, the Healers of the Lodges sometimes place spiritual guardians, known as “Manitoukinac”, near their lodges and dwellings to ward-off dangerous spirits. [ 34 more words ]

The Midewiwin is the Grand Medicine Society of the Ojibwe. Through its sacred medicine practices, the health of individuals and the community are maintained. Since the world of the Midewiwin is int…

04/01/2018

A bird, a predator, is diving for a fish. In the search for food, the cycle of life and death plays out. There is no right or wrong, it’s only Nature’s way of maintaining balance.

A bird, a predator, is diving for a fish. In the search for food, the cycle of life and death plays out. There is no right or wrong, it’s only Nature’s way of maintaining balance.

04/01/2018

In the myths and legends of many aboriginal peoples across North America winged and horned serpents pre-dated the Thunderbird. Regardless, all such beings were powerful messengers from the realm of the Great Spirit. In this picture we see a winged serpent rising from the earth, and ascending to the night sky. The eye of the Great Spirit watches.

In the myths and legends of many aboriginal peoples across North America winged and horned serpents pre-dated the Thunderbird. Regardless, all such beings were powerful messengers from the realm of…

04/01/2018

First contact with any civilization is a historic moment, as it was for the Native peoples of North America when they first met Europeans. Our lore contains accounts of those early encounters, and our distant ancestors were amazed and even mystified by each other. Aboriginal peoples were particularly impressed by the sailing ships of the foreigners.

First contact with any civilization is a historic moment, as it was for the Native peoples of North America when they first met Europeans. Our lore contains accounts of those early encounters, and …

04/01/2018

The shaman holds the special power to be able to communicate with and exert some control over the Spirit World. For this reason, the community looks to the shaman for help and guidance in matters of sickness and health, feast and famine, and even good and evil. Great shamans, like for example Nanabush, possess even bigger powers, given to them by the Great Spirit. [ 98 more words ]

The shaman holds the special power to be able to communicate with and exert some control over the Spirit World. For this reason, the community looks to the shaman for help and guidance in matters o…

04/01/2018

Reservation Dogs

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10/09/2017

I am happy to announce that as of October 1st I have joined Propeller Gallery in Toronto. I look forward to exhibiting there as a full member.