Authentic Ojibwe Dreamcatcher Handcrafted by a Bad River Healer (Gift for Donation)

The Story Behind the Dreamcatcher: “Inverted”. This handcrafted dreamcatcher is a symbol of strength and resilience. Its design is rich with deep metaphorical significance:

• The Branch: A single branch forms the foundation, representing the strength and unity needed to hold oneself together.
• The Hoop: Held together by eight main connections, it embodies the idea of continuity, as the number eight symbolizes infinity. Life's cycles continue unbroken.
• The Inverted Point: This unique feature defies convention, representing the resilience to overcome obstacles and go against the grain. Inspired by the metaphor of addiction recovery, it reflects the journey of those who thrive despite doing things "backwards." It holds the spirit of Wanabozho and Heyoka, figures in Native culture who embody unconventional wisdom.
• The Frame: Double-tied for durability, the diamond shape at its center symbolizes rugged strength, akin to a diamond—the hardest stone.
• The Web and Center: The web thickens to form a flower, leading to an oval-shaped middle circle, symbolizing birth, life, and renewal.
• Red-Osier Dogwood: The sacred frame is crafted from red-osier dogwood, a plant revered for its medicinal properties. The red outer layer and white inner layer have ceremonial uses, offering healing and connection during prayers.
• Size: 12x10 inches 

The Intention 

Traditionally, dreamcatchers are gifted freely. The artist has shared this craft through the Asibikaashi Project, teaching hundreds how to make dreamcatchers and pass on the tradition. Now, a limited number of these pieces are being offered for purchase to fund the publication of “7 Teachings for Holistic Recovery.”

This upcoming book will provide culturally relevant recovery models for Native communities, offering teachings tailored to their needs. Proceeds from your purchase directly support this vital mission.

Your Purchase Makes a Difference

By purchasing this dreamcatcher, you’re supporting a self-published book that will be gifted to tribal treatment centers, empowering Indigenous communities with accessible recovery tools.

Features & Benefits

• Customization: Preorder to have your dreamcatcher created with specific intention, colors, patterns.
• Impactful Contribution: Proceeds will fund free culturally specific recovery resources for tribal treatment centers across the U.S. and Canada.
• Cultural Significance: Each dreamcatcher holds a story, reflecting its role in healing and hope.

About the Artist

Waasegiizhig - Gerard Mauthe (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ogichidaa) is an artist and a dedicated alcohol and drug counselor at an Ojibwe-centered treatment center in South Minneapolis. They have served urban Native populations across multiple tribes, bringing culturally specific healing and recovery through innovative programs.

Honored with the prestigious MARRCH Award for Program Innovation, the artist developed the groundbreaking program “7 Teachings 4 Holistic Recovery.” This model integrates Indigenous teachings to support healing and transformation, with the dreamcatcher symbolizing focus and intention.