Dreamer's Rock
Text from the plaque
This tall quartzite rock derives its name from a local Indian tradition that was used for dream visitation. On reaching puberty, Indian boys of the surrounding area were sent to the summit where they fasted and, through dreams, received powers from a "guardian spirit". The spirit would also advise them of their calling. Shaw-wan-ossy-way, a famous chief and medicine man of the early 1800s, is reported to have acquired his healing powers after several visits to this rock where he lay in the shallow five-foot depression at the summit. Little used after the arrival of the Europeans, "Dreamer's Rock", with its incomparable view of the surrounding countryside, stands as a reminder of ancient Indian beliefs.
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The District of Manitoulin
The Whitefish River First Nation
At the rock, Whitefish River First Nation
Birch Island Lodge Road
east off Highway 6 about 12 km northeast of Little Current
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July 13, 2011
I'd be interested in learning more about how this sacred site is used today. Is anyone able to provide more information?
June 21, 2008
I'm going there next week. I might take some pics then I'll give them to you if I can locate the plaque.
October 7, 2009
surely more can e said about the value, purpose and use of dreamer's rock than is mentioned here. Pleae consider flushing out more detail on the relevance and todays uses of this sacred terrority. The overview could be presented in a respectful manner such that people could be informed that we stil make good and frequent us of this sacred site today.
June 21, 2008
i'm going there next week i might take some pics then i'll give them to you.if i can locate the plaque