Presenters: JoAnn Restoule & David Somerville
Location: Turtle Council House
–>Turtle Council House 1238 Barr Drive (directions to come)
Late start 11:15 – 3pm Max: 20
Note: wear comfortable clothing – bring warm clothes if cold, bring water.
An experiential lodge “teaching” – Sitting in the lodge and learning about the origin story of the sweat lodge.
BIOGRAPHY –David was born almost 9 decades ago in a small Southern Ontario town. At
an early age, David was identified as a healer and grew up with his paternal
grandmother until the age of 8. During this time, he learned that he was never
alone; that the plants, animals and all living things were his relatives. His
grandmother taught him: ‘If you learn to read and write, you will learn from
Wisdom Keepers you have never met.’ David developed a love for reading
and history.
BIOGRAPHY – JOANN RESTOULE BEDOSS KADOW
Dokis – Okekindawt First Nation Anishinaabe
I am a member of the Dokis-Okekindawt First Nation, of the Anishinaabe
people. I was raised by my Nokomis-Grandmother-for the first 7 years of my
life. This time greatly influenced how I see the world and the value of culture,
family, tribe, and nationhood.
My grandmother practiced oral tradition as she was unable to read or write.
This granted me a valuable life experience, providing a connection that was based in our traditional Indigenous values and ways of being.
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May 15, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm