Finn Rachul

On of my first experiences in Swan Lake First Nation was camping in a teepee - I have never slept better. What I Have Learned - My Journey With the Ojibwe of Swan Lake First Nation Finn Rachul For my family, as a thank you for the relentless kindness and support they have all shown me. My name is Finn. I'm writing from the community of Swan Lake First Nation (SLFN) where I have lived for the past 4 years. As a Mennonite guy from Morden, my path has taken me to places I never would have...

Dave passes on his knowledge to his students in the forests of the Tinker Creek valley. David Scott An oral story recording turned to text. 2026-05-03 (Dave) Finn and I were sitting on the deck this evening reading a book about birds and the loss of them. This triggered a memory of mine about my life on the reserve as a kid. I remember seeing birds dead in the ditches when I was younger. I was playing along the ditch of what we now called Beaverdam Road, and I remember seeing birds that were...

The Six Seasons of Ojibwe Life March 15, 2026 David Scott and Finn Rachul The way we track time can radically change how we relate to the world. Today, the calendar is linear - it begins in January and ends in December, with 4 seasons clearly mapped out for those of us in Manitoba. Modern life attaches us to a rigid timescale with little reference to what happens outside our homes and workplaces. Today, we are so used to this way of life that it's difficult to imagine other ways of doing...