Petroforms at Bannock Point, Whiteshell
Ron Bell ( Standing Buffalo Man ) welcomes your inquiries and offers traditional teachings and interpretations of the Bannock Point Petroforms site, located in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. A permanent resident of the Whiteshell, recognized as a cultural teacher, regarded by many as an expert and as a “keeper of the Petroforms”, Ron has guided many groups and individuals through this site for a number of years. In addition to the easily accessible Bannock Point site, Ron can safely guide you to other Petroforms sites in the Whiteshell which are trips of a more challenging nature. More photos of the Petroforms site can be found in the “Petroforms” Gallery on the right hand side of this page.
For more information on the Bannock Point Petroforms site and traditional teachings, you can contact Ron Bell directly by phone at 1 - 204 - 348 - 7079 or by email at: buffaloman1@hotmail.com
Mailing Address: Ron Bell, Box 62, Seven Sisters Falls, Manitoba R0E 1Y0
Manitou Api
“Manitou Api refers to a central sacred site of North America, part of which is located in the petroform site of Manitoba’s Whiteshell Provincial Park, where First Nations traditionally gathered to share teachings and wisdom. Manitou Api means “where the Creator sits”.
The name Manitoba was derived from Manitou Api. Geographically, Manitou Api is located in the centre of North America. There are a number of petroforms at this special site, including one in the shape of a turtle. The turtle also represents Turtle Island, which is another name for North America. According to First Nations teachings, the Turtle represents the teaching of truth”. www.ignitingfire.org/2006
Below: Photo of Ron Bell at Petroforms site.
