Episode 1: The Creation Story | The Seven Sacred Laws

A young boy sets out on a vision quest in a sacred place known as Manito Api, which translates to “where the Creator sits”.

Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene, directed by Indigenous filmmaker, Erica Daniels of Peguis First Nation, and created by Manitoba’s Peg City Pictures Inc., The Seven Sacred Laws is a colourful and imaginative animated web series that follows a young boy on a vision quest, where he learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals.

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In partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness in Sagkeeng First Nation and IG Wealth Management, Manitoba 150 is honoured to present a series of short animated films on the Seven Sacred Laws.

[jasspuri]

These episodes are an incredibly beautiful and powerful journey into the wisdom of indigenous teachings. Each encounter the boy has with the animals and the elders reveals timeless lessons about respect, love, courage, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The story of the boy’s rite of passage is deeply moving and reminds us all that the path to a fulfilling life isn’t found in external validation, but in embracing our inner truth and the unique gifts we carry within us. The lessons from the Buffalo, Eagle, Bear, and Wolf—about respect, unconditional love, courage, and humility—are things we can all carry with us in our everyday lives. This series is a beautiful reminder of how we are all connected to the Earth, to each other, and to the greater spirit within us. Thank you for sharing such powerful teachings. 🙏🌍💙

[nicoolpeg]

Thank you so much for this beautiful series! I showed each video to the 2 grade 6 classes that I teach and the students really enjoyed them and learned a lot. The videos prompted some really great conversations. (From a Catholic school in Winnipeg)

[TaraSingh-oyic]

Thank you for these great teachings! I am grateful for being allowed to learn these sacred teachings. (Grade 1/2 Toronto Public School)

[tahjbo]

Thank you for this message and teachings. We have used some of the material from Turtle Lodge to show our students. Buffalo Unity project., Our nonprofit organization: Express To Speak- empowering through creative expression. Thank you. Tahj

[juliewells]

I'm from peguis it's been awhile since I been there to visit my family I'm a mom myself now so I'm trying to relearn everything and learn more on the way

[harperbrillinger]

At my school yet watch one of these every day

[jodystwin]

💙💚💙 awe miss my best friend from the east coast Rocky

[mariogames]

I guess these are the 7 animals that appear from tipi tales.