LOVE – Eagle / Migisi / Mingithi / Kitpu

This kit includes a beautiful selection of hand snipped glass mosaic tile, ready for you to place and glue.  Creating a beautiful addition to your home décor, bringing a burst of colour and a unique design.

Suitable for complete beginners with no special tools.

Kit includes:

• 21cm MDF Eagle Turtle template
• Selection of hand snipped glass mosaic tiles
• 40ml PVA glue
• 150g Black grout
• Mosaic & grouting instructions
• The 7 Grandfather Teaching Information Card with details about Eagle and the 6 other designs in the series.

Teachings

LOVE – Eagle / Migisi / Mingithi / Kitpu

Love is the most powerful and encompassing of the Seven Grandfather Teachings. It is represented by the Eagle—Migisi in Anishinaabe, Mingithi in Anisininew, and Kitpu in Mi’kmaq. The Eagle flies the highest and sees the farthest. From this elevated place, Eagle can see all directions and perspectives, reminding us that true love is expansive, inclusive, and rooted in a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.

In many Indigenous traditions, the Eagle is regarded as a sacred messenger between the physical and spiritual worlds. Because it soars closest to the Creator, Eagle carries our prayers and speaks to the importance of living with love in our hearts. An Eagle feather, one of the most sacred items among Anishinaabe, Anisininew, and Mi’kmaq peoples, is given only to those who have shown great acts of love, respect, and leadership. It is not something one claims—it is something one earns through a life of honour.

Love begins with ourselves. It is not selfish to care for ourselves; rather, it is essential. Eagle teaches us that when we truly love who we are—our bodies, our spirit, our identity—we are better able to love others. For Indigenous Peoples, this includes embracing our languages, ceremonies, kinship roles, and ancestral teachings. Loving ourselves also means being patient with our healing journeys, forgiving our pasts, and honouring our own sacred worth.

Love extends outward in how we treat our families, our communities, and all our relations. It’s not just a feeling—it is a responsibility. In traditional teachings, love is active: we show love by being kind, by helping others, by listening, and by protecting what is sacred. Love exists not just in words, but in action—in the way we carry our bundles, care for our Elders, nurture our children, and stand up for one another.

The Eagle also reminds us that love must be offered freely, without conditions. This doesn’t mean allowing harm, but rather approaching others with compassion and understanding. To live in love means to recognize the spirit in every being—human, animal, plant, and water. It is a reminder that everything we do has an effect, and when we move through the world with love, we leave behind a trail of healing.

Love is the teaching that wraps around all others. It informs our courage, deepens our humility, and sharpens our wisdom. When we speak with love, our words are gentle. When we walk in love, our steps are mindful. And when we lead with love, we build strong, respectful, and resilient relationships.

Walking with Eagle is a sacred commitment. It challenges us to open our hearts even in moments of pain or anger. It reminds us that we are never truly alone—we are always connected, always loved by Creation. Eagle teaches us to rise above ego and hurt, and to see with the eyes of the heart.

When we live in love, we honour the sacred in all things. Love is not weakness—it is the greatest strength we carry.