About Me

William (Bill) DeVlieger began his spiritual journey among the Anishinabe Ojibway people at Bad River Indian Reservation on Lake Superior, where he developed close friendships with Anishinabe Ojibway elders, teachers, activists, holy people, and people just living life. Learning about the Seventh Fire Prophecy, Bill recognized himself as one of the New People prophesized to lead humanity down the natural path to peace and sustainability. He attended native ceremonies, participating in and learning to conduct talking circles, sweat lodges, shaking tents, and ceremonies at the Three Fires Midewiwin Grand Medicine Lodge, and participated in several environmental battles, fighting alongside the Anishinabe Ogitchida Warrior Society to protect the sacred lands and resources of the Northwoods. At this time, Bill retraced the footsteps of his ancestors and was led to the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids in England. Bill was inducted into the Order and after many years of study was ordained as a Druid. Bill describes himself as one of the New People, a Seventh Fire Storyteller, a Celtic Druid named Ulchabhan in Irish Gaelic, and a son of Mother Earth. He lives in Warren, Pennsylvania, with his wife and son, a dog, and four cats.