Mike Bisson (Bear Clan) is at the 4th level of Midewiwin. He has worked in child welfare at Nogdawindamin as the Cultural Coordinator for many years. He now works at the treatment centre in Blind River developing culturally appropriate treatment strategies for Indigenous clients. Through the use of the Anishnaabe language and storytelling, Elder Mike Bisson discusses his journey of learning, listening, and helping in ceremony and how important he understands the Anishnaabe language and culture to be towards healing, developing a strong sense of self, and the understanding of Anishnaabe history. Anishnaabe people have their own history, knolwedge, and education systems. It is important to understand this and to respect Indigenous education that is based in Anishnaabe communities, language, knowledge, and ways of teaching.
