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.

Upcoming Events

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 help bring this virtual course to Elgin and beyond!

Course starts Sunday, Oct. 12th at 9am Pacific / 11am Central

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

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