My spirit name is Waubshki Migisi (White Eagle), a name that was gifted to me through a vision and carries deep meaning in my journey. My legal name is Elaine Kwandibens.
Both names tell part of my story. Elaine is the name I have carried throughout my life, while Waubshki Migisi reminds me of my relationship with spirit, truth, healing, and the path I have been called to walk.
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This blog is a place where I share reflections from the land, lessons from life, and teachings that have touched my spirit along the way.
I am Anishinaabe, a creator, photographer, writer, and maker. Through my journey, I have learned that some of the greatest teachings come not from books, but from watching an eagle soar, listening to the waters, sitting quietly beneath a tree, or walking through seasons of grief, healing, and renewal.
Here you will find stories, photographs, and reflections inspired by the natural world, the Seven Grandfather Teachings, and my relationship with Kitchi Manitou. Many of these writings begin with something that catches my attention—a butterfly, a cloud, a weathered tree, a still lake—and unfold into a teaching about life, spirit, and our shared human journey.
I do not claim to have all the answers. I am simply sharing what has been shown to me, what I am learning, and what continues to awaken within my spirit.
My hope is that these words and images offer encouragement, comfort, and moments of reflection for those who visit here.
Miigwetch for walking this path with me.
— Waubshki Migisi (White Eagle)
Elaine Kwandibens
From the heart of Loon + Sturgeon 🪶
Kitchi Manitou’s Artwork Through My Lens
Sometimes Kitchi Manitou gives us a teaching before we understand it. Step aboard the ferry from Victoria to Vancouver and walk through a November sunrise to discover how the Creator’s light awakens within our spirit.
When Fear Speaks Louder Than Wisdom
Have we learned to discern with wisdom, or have we learned to react with fear? Reflecting on why traditional healing, acupuncture, and Indigenous ways of knowing are frequently dismissed as spiritually dangerous while Western medicine goes unquestioned, Elaine Kwandibens (Waubshki Migisi) challenges us to look past fear. Rooted in Anishinaabe teachings of balance and relationship, this post is a profound call to choose understanding over judgment and reclaim true spiritual discernment.
The Shadow of the Hummingbird
When a photograph captured the shadow of a hummingbird that wasn't there, it became a beautiful lesson in paying attention. Discover how the small, unseen signs in nature can guide us through our darkest seasons of change and grief.
Boozhoo Relatives
If your spirit has been carrying heaviness, grief, confusion, or unseen burdens, know that you do not have to walk alone. I do not walk above anyone—only beside them, as someone who has also walked through storms and learned how to listen when Spirit speaks softly.