They wanted to cut down the tree. The next day, the wind picked up.
🌲 The tree at the center of the world
In a forgotten valley in the North, there stood a tree so tall that its branches touched the clouds.
The elders said that it had grown on the grave of a shaman.
Its roots plunged into the memory of the world, and each leaf carried the breath of an ancestor.
For a long time, men respected him.
They would leave offerings at its base before the hunt, and whisper their wishes into its roots.
But one day, strangers came from the South with shining axes.
They wanted wood to build their houses.
⚡ The Wind of Spirits
The first blow of the axe resounded like thunder.
The sky darkens.
Then the wind rose, first gentle, then violent, howling between the branches.
The men retreated in fear.
Their fire went out, their tools flew away.
And in the tumult, they heard a voice:
" As long as this tree stands, the Earth will breathe. Touch it, and your children will never know spring again."
They fled, leaving their axes planted in the ground.
In the morning, the forest was calm… but the axes had disappeared.
🌿 The Spirit Tree
Since that day, no one has dared to approach it.
Some say that at night, the leaves move without wind, as if they were still singing the prayers of the ancients.
Others claim to have seen faces in the bark, silently watching over them.
The shamans teach that this tree is not only a living being, but the beating heart of the world, the point where the breath of heaven meets that of earth.
🌬️ The lesson of the wind
The elders say that the spirit tree not only protects the forest,
but also the link between humans and nature.
When the wind rises for no reason, perhaps it is the wind that speaks, reminding men to walk with respect on the earth that sustains them.
" He who listens to the wind understands the trees. He who cuts without listening understands nothing. "
🪶 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What does the tree symbolize in Indigenous spirituality?
A: The tree represents the connection between heaven, earth, and the underworld. It is the pillar of life and the guardian of balance.
Q: Does the spirit tree really exist?
A: Several communities believe in a sacred tree, often associated with a place of energy or an ancient ceremonial site.
This ancestral history is echoed in the objects that perpetuate the memory of the territory.Creations inspired by the spirit of legends
Each piece is handcrafted on the Nitassinan by the Ilnu craftsman Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan.
Indigenous dreamcatchers
Protection • Dreams • Guidance
View the collection
