Prayer At Dreamer's Rock: Grandfather Vern Harper
This is a video clip from one of Grandfather Vern Harper's visits
to "Dreamer's Rock"..., on Whitefish River First Nation, in Northern Ontario.., (*Permission required. More info. below) ...as he says a prayer and makes an offering..
*NOTE: Speaking recently, with Whitefish First Nation personally..,
and I will relay it here, for all others..it has been asked, that all video and photo clips at the top of Dreamer's (the Sacred Bowl area) please be be taken off the Internet / off-line.. Chi Miigwetch!
This is why you will see no pictures/video-clips from me in any of my own videos, of this area. If you plan to be up there.., just call a few days ahead of time, to see if it is an okay time to get permission, pay a nominal fee.. and walk up for yourself. As long as you are respectful or the ways and rules.... and it is not being used for Ceremonies at that time, you should have no problem visiting one of the most beautiful and Sacred places in the world
and your memory of it, will be better than any photo or video..
Permission to Visit
Dreamer’s Rock has an elevation of 250 metres or 821’ and is located at N46°00.500’ W81°45.988’ or WGS 84 17 T E440608 N5095165 on the east side of Highway 6 on Sunshine Alley Rd (Rainbow Lodge). Contact Whitefish River First Nation to visit Dreamer’s Rock. This journey is worth it. The office is six kilometres (km) before or north of Sunshine Alley Rd. You can obtain permission, at the administration’s office, 17A Rainbow Ridge Road on Birch Island. Call 705-285-4335 or fax 705-285-4532; by email receptionist@whitefishriver.ca. The Dreamer’s Rock site is adjacent to the Pow-Wow grounds, about 500 m from Highway 6.
Grandfather Vern's Cree name, "Asin", means Stone. Among his many diverse roles, Vern Harper is one of only a few Elders in Canada with Chaplain status. He’s worked with Correctional Service Canada, conducting Native spiritual services at federal prisons helping inmates to rehabilitate themselves through teachings, counselling and traditional ceremonies.
He also counsels Native young offenders and their families on behalf of Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto, where he works as a Native Youth Courtworker. A traditional oral storyteller, Vern Harper’s messages are simple, timely and universal.
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I claim no ownership of any of the clips, video and words expressed in this video...and employ my borrowing of them with much respect and thanks.
No personal monetization is being done with this video, by me..., nor am I receiving any other benefits from any of this video.. It is meant for all.., to heal, teach, discuss, inspire and inform...and share.
Fair use policy applies for all material used in this video.
I thank Grandfather & Elder.., his family..., Gary Wassaykeesic..;
Real Peoples Media..; .... ..and all the other brothers and sisters
who have saved some great photos of Grandfather Vern....
Many Blessings & Thanks..
Kinanâskomitin Philamayaye.. Chi Miigwetch!....
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