Celtic Treasures: Native Wisdom Workshop ID: G16S731 Dates: July 17, 2016 – July 23, 2016 Price: $723.00 – $1,445.00 One of the most cherished images in the early Celtic Christian world is the memory of John the Beloved leaning against Jesus at the last supper. It was said of him that he thus heard the …
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First Nations Water Ceremony
First Nations Water Ceremony Part of the Peace & Friendship: First Nations Teachings Workshop Series Tuesday, June 21, 2016. 7-9pm On Turtle Island (North America), water has been used by First Nations peoples in ceremonies for centuries. Join us on National Aboriginal Awareness Day to experience a Water Ceremony as we give thanks …
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Walking Our Spiritual Path: Reflections on the Spirituality of the Cherokee People
Walking Our Spiritual Path: Reflections on the Spirituality of the Cherokee People March 8-13, 2016 Cherokee, NC Cost: $350/double room; $500/single room, $200 commuters Hosted by Catholic Committee of Appalachia and sponsored by AMERC This continuing education event explores the history, customs, myths, and spiritual ways of the Cherokee people. From discussions and experiences participants …
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First Nations Water Ceremony
Tuesday, June 21, 2016. 7-9pm On Turtle Island (North America), water has been used by First Nations peoples in ceremonies for centuries. Join us on National Aboriginal Awareness Day to experience a Water Ceremony as we give thanks to Creator for the gift of life-sustaining water. Facilitation: Renee Thomas-Hill is a Grandmother to many, …
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Understanding First Nations Land Claims & Treaties
Monday, May 16, 2016. 7-9pm Land is an important aspect of Fist Nations identity. It is also what creates conflict and divides between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Come to learn about land claims, treaties and the importance of land in First Nations history and culture. You are invited to hear Phil Monture of Six …
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Two Row Wampum Teaching
Monday, April 25, 2016. 7-9pm The Two Row wampum is one of the oldest treaty relationships between the Onkwehonweh (indigenous) people of Turtle Island and the European immigrants to these shores. This treaty was made in 1613 between the Dutch and the Haudenosaunee as Dutch traders and settlers moved up the Hudson River into Mohawk …
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Blanket Exercise: Understanding First Nations History in Canada
Blanket Exercise: Understanding First Nations History in Canada Monday, April 11, 2016. 7-9pm The Blanket Exercise is an enormously popular and successful teaching tool that uses participatory popular education methodology to raise awareness and understanding of the history of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Since its creation in 1996 as …
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Traditional First Nations Teachings
Traditional First Nations Teachings Traditional First Nations Teachings Monday, March 14, 2016. 7-9pm Come and learn about traditional Mohawk teachings and ceremonies with Norma General Lickers. Norma General Lickers is a Wife, Mother, Grandmother and a Great Grandmother. She served 3 terms as the President of the Niagara Chapter – Native Women. She was also …
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Peace & Friendship: First Nations Teachings Workshop Series
Peace & Friendship: First Nations Teachings Workshop Series The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Canada came to an end in June 2015 as recommendations were made to begin to pave the way toward reconciliation between First Nations and non-First Nations peoples. Now, we all have a role to play in working toward …
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Two Row Journey: Toward Reconciliation Between Indigenous & Non-Indigenous Peoples
The sculpture in the image used above is by artist Vince Bomberry and is titled “Guswentah” (Two Row Wampum belt). It is located at the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford. The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Canada came to an end in June 2015 as recommendations were made to begin …
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