EGS Master’s Thesis
Aki: Birthing Dreamworlds — A Journey Through Anishinaabeg Cosmology, Primordial and Quantum Consciousness, and Expressive Arts Therapy
Diane-Lee McLeod · European Graduate School, Arts, Health and Society Division · Master’s in Expressive Arts Therapy, Coaching and Consulting · June 8, 2026
This thesis explores the transformative potential of integrating Anishinaabeg cosmology, quantum consciousness, primordial consciousness, and expressive arts therapy to foster emotional healing, resilience, and ecological harmony. At its centre is Aki: Birthing Dreamworlds — a visual and conceptual framework embodying the interconnectedness of these perspectives. Drawing on Indigenous epistemologies, contemporary scientific theories, and creative practice, the research is grounded in expressive arts practice, dreamwork, and somatographic reflection. Through somatographic inquiry, workshops, and case studies, the study examines emergent themes including safety, cultural identity, ecological awareness, and authenticity. Findings indicate that dreams, ceremony, and arts-based practices strengthen emotional awareness and socio-ecological relationality. By integrating Indigenous cosmology, scientific inquiry, and expressive arts methodologies into therapeutic, educational, and community contexts, this thesis advocates for mutual respect and relational coexistence with Gitche Manitou Aki — the Great Spirit Mother — and the cosmos.
Keywords: Anishinaabeg cosmology · expressive arts therapy · quantum consciousness · primordial consciousness · Indigenous epistemology · relationality · eco-aesthetics · somatographic inquiry
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Citation:
McLeod, D.-L. (2026). Aki: Birthing Dreamworlds — A journey through Anishinaabeg cosmology, primordial and quantum consciousness, and expressive arts therapy [Master’s thesis, European Graduate School, Arts, Health and Society Division]. © Diane-Lee McLeod, 2026.
Scientific Research
Phase-Controlled Hybrid Photon–Magnon–Phonon Resonators for Structured Electromagnetic Coupling to Magnetically Confined Plasma
Diane-Lee McLeod · Independent Research · 2026
This paper proposes a phase-programmable hybrid resonator architecture based on a high-Q sapphire dielectric cavity coupled to magnetic (magnon) and mechanical (phonon) modes. The objective is to investigate whether controlled phase modulation in a photon–magnon–phonon system can influence electromagnetic energy deposition into magnetically confined plasma. The framework integrates cavity electrodynamics, cavity magnonics, and plasma resonance physics under strict conservation-law constraints. This is a precision platform for structured electromagnetic–plasma interaction studies — not a claim of vacuum manipulation or reactionless propulsion.
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This paper is open access and freely available.
Citation:
McLeod, D.-L. (2026). Phase-Controlled Hybrid Photon–Magnon–Phonon Resonators for Structured Electromagnetic Coupling to Magnetically Confined Plasma. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19484440
© 2026 Diane-Lee McLeod. All rights reserved.
Collaboration & Speaking
I welcome collaboration with researchers working at the intersection of Indigenous knowledge systems, expressive arts, consciousness studies, and resonance science. I am available for academic speaking engagements, panel participation, interdisciplinary research partnerships, and graduate student mentorship.
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