The Great Listening

The Great Listening is a growing community movement dedicated to creating

cultural and educational spaces for Elginites to hear the voices of local

Indigenous peoples, Earth guardians, and Earth herself.

Save the Date

Fireside Wisdom: Honoring the Truth of Our Ancestors 

Wednesday, September, 24th, 4-6pm | Elgin Community College, Outdoors Patio B

Join Ojibwe Elder Joseph Standing Bear Schranz around the fire for important Native teachings and perspectives. Enjoy traditional dancing and drumming, and renowned Algonquin/Metís flute player, Bill Buchholtz Allison’s, beautiful songs and storytelling. Indigenous baked goods provided by Dempsey House. 

New: The Great Listening is excited to bring this Level II virtual course to Elgin and beyond!

Course starts Sunday, Sept. 7th at 9am Pacific / 11am Central

Reconnecting, remembering, and reclaiming our relationship with each other and Mother Earth

Thank you for a meaningful and impactful 2024 program!

More 2025 dates will be announced soon.