There is a hidden wealth in this Land. This wealth lies in the wisdom of the Indigenous Elders all across Turtle Island. The teachings, languages, traditions and stories of the Ancestors are shared in the podcast series “Sacred Teachings”. Highly respected Indigenous speakers are featured in this series, with a different theme for each season, including the sacredness of Creation and finding meaning in a global crisis.
If you would like to listen to the full versions of the poems, stories, and podcasts used in this episode, please visit the links below:
- Gifts of Summer on the Rez—A poem by Ginny Doctor
- The Strawberry Story—A story by Ginny Doctor
- White Corn—Sacred Teachings, Season 1 Episode 2
- The Bear Clan—Sacred Teachings, Season 1 Episode 8
- Journey to Home Dreams—A poem by Ginny Doctor
Listen to our previous seasons:
- Season One: Wisdom of the Land
- Season Two: Path to the Stronghold
- Season Three: Dismantling Racism
- Season Four: Stolen
- Season Five: Stories of Hope and Light
- Season Six: Suicide: The Other Pandemic
The Last Word
In the final episode of The Season of Ginny, we hear from a few close friends, like Archbishop Mark MacDonald, about what made Ginny so special, what drove her to achieve so much, and what she wanted to leave behind.
Ginny The Preacher
Featuring the sermon delivered in 2018 to the congregation of Christ Memorial Church in Oshawa, Ontario by the Rev. Canon Ginny Doctor. Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. Please reach out to us on our social media […]
A Love Letter to Her People
Ginny’s deep commitment to her Anglican faith and to the self determining Indigenous Anglican Church is explored. Features interviews with Archbishop Mark MacDonald and Donna Bomberry. Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. Please reach out to us […]
The Pain of Racism
This episode is an exploration of the deep and abiding racism towards Indigenous Peoples in Canada and Ginny’s tireless work to change hearts, minds and attitudes. Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. Please reach out to us on […]
The Good Mind
When Ginny Doctor taught about the Good Mind, it was about finding balance within ourselves and in our lives. Part of that balance is our connection to the Land, which is key to the health and wellness of the First Peoples. Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value your continued […]
Let Me Tell You A Story...
Ginny was an accomplished and innovative writer. Her stories and poems about growing up in a traditional Mohawk family transport us to a different world. Ginny wrote parables that reflect her traditional Mohawk values and the teachings of her family, community and ancestors. *** Thank you for listening to this episode of Sacred Teachings. We value […]
All About Music
Ginny Doctor believed in the healing power of music. Whether to lift the Spirit or reclaim the Spirit, for Ginny it began and ended with music, and she spent a lifetime sharing this gift with the world. This episode contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or […]
Ginny Doctor
Sacred Teachings: The Season Of Ginny is the seventh season of the series. The very recent loss of the Executive Producer and heart and soul of the Sacred Teachings series has had a huge impact on our team. Ginny Doctor was a dear friend and highly respected colleague. More than that, Ginny was an important […]