• Native Spirituality Writings

    "What's in your heart is your prayer..."

"What's in your heart is your prayer..."

"Do not be afraid to shine brightly..."

"Each sunrise is the Creator's warm embrace..."

"May the light from the Divine wash over you and protect you."

Brian J. Francis

Author, Poet, Photographer, Director-Producer Brian J. Francis of Elsipogtog First Nation is an accomplished filmmaker. His major concern is the survival of the Mi’kmaq people and their culture. For many years, Brian managed the Juno award-winning aboriginal recording artists, Eagle Feather. He spearheaded the development and production of the APTN series, Eastern Tide and more recently, Wabanaagig. Brian won 5 international awards for the feature documentary, Circle of Justice, which screened at 17 film festivals around the world, debuted at the Smithsonian Institute, Bear Paw Productions aired on APTN, CBC and IFC. Brian then went on to direct The Sacred Sundance for National Film Board of Canada. Brian has produced, directed and has written over 70 documentaries. Most recently Brian released his first book; “Between Two Worlds- Spiritual Writings and Photographs". In addition, Brian is a community activist, a spiritual practitioner, a plant medicine knowledge keeper and a crab and lobster fisherman in the Northumberland Strait and the Bay of Fundy. In 2020, Brian was the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Dialogue Award for his work has an ambassador for bringing people together and a protector and keeper for the Mi’kmaq language.

Brian's work walks us more closely to spirit, to listening, to reverence. Forever thankful for his commitment to share what he perceives with his open, eager heart.

Elena Brower, bestselling Author of Art of Attention, Practice You and Being You

Between Two Worlds is anchoring, peace-making for our internal state in a time when constants have been disrupted. At the end of a challenging day, this book is a grounding force of connection to Creator, of the calm that is available, when we commit to being still. It is a beacon of visual hope and promise.

Pixie Lighthorse, Author of Prayers of Honoring

Brian's book is beautiful & Inspiring! When you read each story that correlates with the Photo in the book, you will feel his words & wisdom in your Heart.

Aboriginal Medium Shawn Leonard, Host of TV Show Spirit Talker

“Brian’s assemblage of stories and reflections reminds us to look for the source in everyday experiences and reminds us of how important it is to search within ourselves. In a peaceful and re-assuring tone, Brian’s voice is gently echoed and he conveys a valuable message to us all.”

Maurice Henri, Photographer.

Between Two Worlds is a statement, my statement. With the content coming directly from the Source. It is an expression, my expression of how I see life as I live between two worlds. I do not claim to be an "author" nor a photographer but the product comes from me living and seeing the world as I see it.

I hope you enjoy my words and that they may resonate with you. I hope the accompanying visual evokes some feelings or emotions of a spiritual nature. Most of all I hope this book brings you joy.

Oelaliog-Thank you,

Brian J. Francis