Collection: Talking sticks
Talking Sticks – Wisdom, respect, and the spirit of sharing
My name is Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan, an Innu craftsman from Quebec.
The talking sticks I create are sacred objects used in circles of sharing and dialogue. They symbolize respect, listening, and freedom of expression—fundamental values at the heart of Indigenous traditions.
Each staff is handcrafted from carefully selected natural materials: moose leather, feathers, stones, and wood harvested on Nitassinan, the ancestral Innu territory. These elements are assembled with respect for traditional teachings and nature, creating unique pieces imbued with meaning and balance.
In Indigenous culture, the person holding the talking stick speaks from the heart, while the others listen with compassion. This ritual of communication embodies wisdom, unity, and collective healing.
Used in ceremonies, meetings, workshops or simply as decorative spiritual objects, talking sticks remind us of the power of dialogue, the strength of truth and the sacred bond between beings.
