This website is about various Elders, whom, influenced me in my journey to my ongoing destination through out life. I am very proud of these Elders and I have respect and love for them and their Traditional Teachings.

  Jim Windigo - Spirit Portrait

Portrait of a first meeting.

I met him at my first drum practise. I participated and enjoyed the feeling he gave me when he taught and  told stories in between the lessons. He is a happy gentle man and should be recognized for his experience and knowledge.

This first Elder is called: Jim Windigo whom I have spent some time with and enjoyed his teaching of the drums and ceremonial conciltations. He is an elderly man with one arm - evidence of his sacrifice and dedication to his Country Men,Team, and Homeland. He is a true teacher of the Traditional Ways and I am appreciative of his experience and Knowledge of his teachings.

This elder gave me my Spirit Name: "Beemosay Wabeek" in The Ojibway Language. Which means: "One Who Walks In The Light". I am eternaly grateful for the experience in The Spirit Name Ceremony  and would recommend this to anyone interested in recieving theirs. If anyone is interested, please contact: The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre, for  details.

I would like to Thank Jim for everything, and I can't wait for his next teachings. Meegwetch to this Elder!