There is a hidden wealth in this Land. This wealth lies in the wisdom of the Indigenous Elders all across Turtle Island. The teachings, languages, traditions and stories of the Ancestors are shared in the podcast series “Sacred Teachings”. Highly respected Indigenous speakers are featured in this series, with a different theme for each season, including the sacredness of Creation and finding meaning in a global crisis.
In the final episode of The Season of Ginny, we hear from a few close friends, like Archbishop Mark MacDonald, about what made Ginny so special, what drove her to achieve so much, and what she wanted to leave behind.







If you would like to listen to the full versions of the poems, stories, and podcasts used in this episode, please visit the links below:
- Gifts of Summer on the Rez—A poem by Ginny Doctor
- The Strawberry Story—A story by Ginny Doctor
- White Corn—Sacred Teachings, Season 1 Episode 2
- The Bear Clan—Sacred Teachings, Season 1 Episode 8
- Journey to Home Dreams—A poem by Ginny Doctor
Ginny Doctor believed in the healing power of music. Whether to lift the Spirit or reclaim the Spirit, for Ginny it began and ended with music, and she spent a lifetime sharing this gift with the world.
This episode contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send a text to 45645.



Listen to our previous seasons:
- Season One: Wisdom of the Land
- Season Two: Path to the Stronghold
- Season Three: Dismantling Racism
- Season Four: Stolen
- Season Five: Stories of Hope and Light
- Season Six: Suicide: The Other Pandemic