Jay and Sweetie offer virtual consultations, courses, and spiritual guidance. Any ceremonies they offer take place independently, in accordance with their traditional teachings and Anishinaabe cultural protocols, and are not organized, promoted, or sold through Shamans Directory.

ABOUT JAY AND SWEETIE

Jay Bird is a Jiisikaan (Shake Tent) Conductor. He is Bear Clan and from the Batchewana First Nations of Ojibways, Sault Sainte Marie Ontario. Jay started attending ceremonies at the age of 4 within Batchewana First Nation and began spending his time watching and eventually sitting at the drum. In 2010, at the age of 34, the Batchewana First Nation chief and Council presented him a Pipe-Niishawswea Aanakwadoon (Seven Clouds). Jay inherited the Jiisikaan (Shake Tent) Ceremony Teaching and started his journey as a healer and Jiisikaan Conductor. He and Sweetie travel across Turtle Island to bring these teachings and healing modalities. Sweetie is from Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, Ojibwe. Sweetie and Jay are Traditionally married and a team.

Scroll to the video below to hear Jay Bird share the amazing story of Seven Clouds and his call to service as a healer. If you love the story as much as we do, you can schedule him for an inspiring and interactive in-person or online book talk; perfect for schools, community programs, and libraries! On 16 April 2024 Jay published his story in paperback for young readers. You can find it here: https://amzn.to/4bjZtl8.

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Work with Jay and Sweetie Together: Specializing in resilience, Jay and Sweetie work together to provide individual sessions for those seeking healing from trauma, loss, injury, or illness, as well as spiritual guidance for those longing to reconnect with their life's purpose and the path that Spirit is calling them to walk. Their work is rooted in traditional Ojibwe teachings, ceremony, and compassionate listening, offering a grounded space for healing, clarity, and transformation.

Sessions for Women with Sweetie: Sweetie offers individual and group sessions for women navigating life's many seasons and transitions. She provides guidance on issues related to womanhood, marriage, parenting, spiritual purpose, and honoring ancestral traditions while raising children in the modern world. Autism holds a special place in her heart, and she warmly welcomes the opportunity to support parents and caregivers seeking understanding, encouragement, and a deeper sense of connection for themselves and their families.

Sessions include teachings for every stage of life. They can be scheduled in-person or on Zoom and are generally 60-90 minutes.

TRADITIONAL OFFERINGS

Ojibway Historical Teachings - We are happy to share some of these teachings in a simplistic traditional way that will give greater insight into life and the path we walk.

Cultural Consulting - As ceremony conductors we observe and speak with Spirits who give us information on the people in attendance, guide us on which teachings to offer, and help people to build their spiritual foundation.

If you are thinking about taking a class or scheduling a program with us, we invite you to submit the things that you would like to learn. What would you like to know about Ojibwe traditional life and culture? What would you like to learn about following your own life path or developing your gifts of service if you had the opportunity to ask? For further information, or to arrange a workshop or speaking engagement, message us below and let us know.

OPENING DOORS | ONLINE COURSES 🌿🦅

NEXT COURSE FALL 2026 - Message us below for details. 

Introduction to Ojibwe Wisdom through Traditional Teachings and Storytelling
Sundays 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET / 6pm CET (Europe) / 6am NZDT (Mon)
Classes run approximately 90 minutes 

There are times when life offers us an invitation to remember who we truly are — not just as individuals, but as part of Creation.

You are warmly invited by Medicine Man and Shamans Directory Member Jay Bird (Aanimkii Giishigadoon, Thunder Days) and Helper Sweetie Bird (Ozaawaa Bines Animikiiwagikwe, Yellow Thunderbird Woman) to experience Traditional Ojibwe teachings. Through  storytelling, teachings, and Spirit-led dialogue, Jay and Sweetie share wisdom that predates colonization, offering rare insight into the traditions, ceremonies, and worldview of the Ojibwe people.

This is not a typical online course. These are living teachings — rooted in ceremony, carried through generations, and shared with thoughtful intention. Participants will be gently introduced to the beauty of the Ojibwe language while exploring seasonal legends, cultural protocols, the role of names and clans, and the understanding that everything is connected — and that each day offers an opportunity to live in ceremony.

Many of us move through life unaware that Indigenous communities continue to hold ceremonies, preserve ancient knowledge, and carry profound spiritual teachings right alongside us. This offering is an invitation to open our eyes, our hearts, and the doors of awareness to the land and the people around us. It is an opportunity to meet Indigenous healers directly, to listen with humility, and to learn practices that restore balance in daily life.

As we take on even small ways of living in greater reciprocity with the Earth and one another, we begin to mend the fractures that divide our communities and our planet.

If you feel called to deepen your spiritual path, explore the roots of lineage-based tradition, and walk in greater harmony with all your relations, we would be honored to welcome you.

TOPICS ARE SPIRIT LED AND MAY INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) THE FOLLOWING:

• Where we as Anishinaabe fit in Creation
• Understanding Cultural Protocols on the original intent of what Spirit is asking of us in lifetime
• Understanding our own energy (who am I and how do I do it)
• Everything is Ceremony: our mindset and view of the use of the word “sacred”
• Feasting Spirits: Why, when, and how
• Seasonal Legends: Aadizookaan and Aazaadii (the holders of the legends)
• The Four Traditional Medicines: Cedar, Sage, Tobacco, and Sweetgrass
• The significance of names and clans in Ojibwe culture
• Sweat lodge, fasting, and other healing practices
• Traditional marriage, relationships, and the cycle of life
• The role of a Traditional Practitioner (Medicine Person)

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Niishawswea Aanikwaadoon: Meet Seven Clouds, a ceremonial pipe with a spirit of its own, reunited with Jay after 400 to return to the path of healing and service.
• Zhaa’Anung: Meet Southern Star, our water drum, who helps us with everything from daily life to ceremony.
• One-on-One Sessions: Participants will have the opportunity to schedule individual sessions for personalized guidance, healing, or specific spiritual questions. (Additional $185/hr).

Proceeds from these courses support Jay and Sweetie to continue their work with Indigenous communities across Turtle Island (the Northern US and Canada) and all who request their support though Traditional healings and Teachings.

Sessions are recorded and available for review. These courses are journeys of cultural and spiritual awakening and are open to all who are willing to learn, grow, and honor these timeless teachings.

TUITION:
$USD (determined when each class is posted)

For more information, message us using the CONTACT THIS SHAMAN button below.
Once the tuition price has been posted and you send a request to join the class you will receive a Paypal link to pay the teachers directly. Thank you.🌿