Brown Bag Author Event: James Vukelich at Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts
Schedule
Mon Jul 15 2024 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
Location
602 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, United States | Brainerd, MN
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Join us for a free author event at Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts! Meet the author, hear their work, and ask questions. On Monday, July 15, James Vukelich will discuss his new book, "The Seven Generations and the Seven Grandfather Teachings."In the book, the reader will discover indigenous wisdom for a life well lived. Based on ancient teachings from the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe people, this spiritual translation of the sacred laws guides us toward Mino-bimaadiziwin, "the good life" – a life of harmony, free from contradiction or conflict. Prepare to embark on a path to peace, balance and personal growth where ancestral knowledge offers timeless lessons for transforming our lives.
James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, a descendant of Turtle Mountain, is a renowned international speaker, digital creator, and author of “The Seven Generations and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.” His keen insights were developed through speaking with and recording elders and native language speakers across North America as part of the Ojibwe Language Dictionary Project. James is a passionate advocate for sharing how to live a life of ‘mino-bimaadiziwin,’ the good life.
For over twenty years, he has facilitated community language tables, consulted with public and private organizations on language and cultural programs, and traveled internationally as a keynote speaker. He has been featured in numerous publications, podcasts, radio & television programs.
James lives in the Twin Cities, Minnesota with his wife and son.
Brought to you by the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library.
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602 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
