In Their Own Words - Elder Willard Pine

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Willard Pine is a beloved and respected Anishinaabe (Ojibway) elder from Garden River First Nation as was his father Dan Pine. His great-grandfather Shingwaukonse was the Garden River Chief who signed the Robinson-Huron Treaty at Sault Ste. Marie in 1850.

Elder Willard Pine of Garden River First Nations speaks to Anishinaabe students at East View Elementary School in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

In Their Own Words - Elder Willard Pine

The vision and getting rid of the line.

Vision during cancer operation.

From steelworker to counselor, the re-burial vision.

Do you know anything about the Midewiwin?

Who were your elders?

What kind of teachings do you think died in the assimilation?

Education yesterday and today.

Could you tell us about your wife?

Willard Pine talks about his father Dan and great-grandfather Shingwauk.

Could you tell us about your kids?

What was your favourite memory from growing up? A water lesson.

Do you think there is hope for this generation to become elders?

The story of the eagle and the bear.

Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt the spirits were completely with you?

Walking the Red Road.

Do you think the world could be what it was like when you were young?

The boy who was bullied.

What is your favourite grandfather teaching?