by Rubina Cohen | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog, Seeds of Wisdom 2019
This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Nations: Building Strength Through Understanding. There are hundreds of tribes across the nation, with over 570 federally recognized. They are the Indigenous Peoples of the United States – 5 million strong! This is a time to...
by Rubina Cohen | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog, Seeds of Wisdom 2019
Words such as “hero”, “warrior” and “defender” are a part of every culture. Some become famous and are part of our collective history. Some go out every day and with very little fanfare, keep us safe, rescue us when tragedy strikes...
by Rubina Cohen | Nov 6, 2019 | Blog, Ritual and Ceremony, Seeds of Wisdom 2019
The Sacred Fire Foundation grant provided logistical support, food for the Tarahumara during the planning and conducting of two regional harvest ceremonies which are part of a larger vision and program to strengthen Tarahumara resilience. Busuréliame (Inner Awakening)...
by Rubina Cohen | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog, Seeds of Wisdom 2019
By Mercedes Caso Indigenous languages matter for social, economic and political development, peaceful coexistence and reconciliation in our societies. Yet many of them are in danger of disappearing. It is for this reason that the United Nations declared 2019 the Year...
by Rubina Cohen | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog, Seeds of Wisdom 2019
By Alison Wearing For most of us, water is available at the simple turn of a tap. It’s easy to lose our connection to its source, its significance, its spiritual essence. But there are people among us with a deep connection to water and its wisdom, Indigenous Elders...
by Rubina Cohen | Feb 6, 2019 | Blog, Grant, Language, Art and Culture, Seeds of Wisdom 2019, Youth
The customs of Q’eqchi Mayan communities in Belize have been under threat from recent evangelical colonization that prohibits the practice of Indigenous cultural traditions. In response, an intergenerational project was created to rekindle an interest among...
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