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Interview With a Shaman

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September 14, 2025

Topic: Interview With a Shaman: Trust Me, I’m Not Always Right

Using an interview structure, the service leader led a lively discussion on Shamanism, self-forgiveness, letting go, healing, anger, ritual, and love. A short question and answer period followed.

Speaker, Mah’koos Merrie

Mah’koos is an acknowledged Canadian Métis Elder from Northern Alberta as well as a 4th Generation Shaman, Spiritual Guide and certified Reiki Master and Practitioner.

The name Mah’koos, meaning bear cub, was given to him in recognition of his contribution. He is a seasoned keynote speaker and workshop presenter. His workshop “Medicine Wheel Training” has been presented at leading education centres across Canada.

In addition to his numerous workshops, Mah’koos contributes knowledge via sweat lodge, drum, rock, crystal, eagle feather, sweetgrass, canoe, Ojibway and star blanket teachings as well as Finding Voices in a Sacred Circle, Talking Circle and Forgiveness Circle.

Mah’koos is available for personal tobacco readings, healing ceremonies, reiki, cultural teachings and spiritual workshops.

Guest Speaker: Mah’koos Merrie
Service Leader: Dawn Hunter
Musician: Steve Bell
Techs: Bill Lee, Julie Phillips & Lorian Kennedy

We hope you enjoy this recording of our in-person and Zoom service. 

Please feel free to share this recording link with your friends and on social media.

We hope to see you live and online, every Sunday, 10:30 AM MT. (Zoom “doors” open at 10 AM.) 

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