Ojshigkwanang: Chief William Commanda - Algonquin - Prophecy & The Rainbow People (HD)
Channel: Jaguar Bird
Date: 2017-10-18

This is a collection of some of Grandfather William Commanda's wisdom and knowledge, from various video interviews. There are also photos of "Ojshigkwanang" (Shining Star) from different times of his life here in this world, that I've woven in between the video segments. 

William Commanda 
November 11th 1913 – August 3rd 2011
Traditional Algonquin Name: Ojshigkwanang ("Morning Star")

Algonquin Elder
Spiritual Leader 
Promoter of Environmental Stewardship

Grandfather Commanda served as Band Chief of the Kitigàn-zìbì Anishinàbeg First Nation near Maniwaki, Quebec, from 1951 to 1970.

 In his life, he worked as a guide, a trapper and woodsman, and was a skilled craftsman and artisan who excelled at constructing birch bark canoes.

 Grandfather was also Keeper of several Algonquin wampum shell belts, which held records of prophecies, history, treaties and agreements. In 2008, he was appointed to the rank of officer of the Order of Canada.".... 

 I claim no ownership of any of the clips, video, music 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.

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 I thank Grandfather William Commando..(in Spirit), his loving family..., "A Circle Of All Nations".... and all the other brothers and sisters who have made beautiful music... and saved some great photo & video moments of Grandfather.... 

Many Blessings & Thanks / Chi Miigwetch!....

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