Ojibwe Moons – Nature Art Exploration

Ode’imini-giizis: Let’s Speak our Heart

June 6, 2018 Leave a comment

This year, my family and I planted a strawberry field. It will be our first year gardening ode’iminan. The roots have to take in the first year. Even though we have had over a hundred flowers already, we have had to clip them. The roots need to establish. It gets me to thinking about cultural […]

Ojibwe Moons and Sugar Camp

March 8, 2018 Leave a comment

The above picture was taken during Binaakwe-giizis (Falling Leaves Moon) next to an old aninaatig (maple tree) where my son and I spend a lot of time year round. It has become a special place for us to return throughout the cycles of the year. As a lover of science and nature, I’m a fan […]

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Hi! My name is Sheila Coughlin. I’m a Certified Master Clinical Herbalist, greenhouse gardener, artist, and singer. I am a Finnish American of multiple heritages who has a strong interest in the arts and cultural preservation. My BA/BAS Degree Individualized in Human Services focused on art therapy, Ojibwe language and cultural studies, ecopsychology, and plants. I have worked on numerous cultural revitalization projects over years. I am very interested and involved with learning about my Finnish heritage and love learning about Finnish language, traditional arts, music, and mythology. It is my vision that by reconnecting through nature, art, and culture, we can find great healing in this troubled world we live in. This is my site, and I would like to personally welcome you here. Please, join me in reconnecting through nature, art, and culture.