Upcoming Events
Level II - Becoming a Regenerative Human: Gathering Circle 2
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Level II - Becoming a Regenerative Human: Gathering Circle 3
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Fireside Wisdom: Honoring the Truth of Our Ancestors
Join Ojibwe Elder Joseph Standing Bear Schranz around the fire for timely Native teachings and perspectives. Enjoy hand drum and jingle dress dancing with Sergio and Maritza, and the beautiful songs and storytelling of renowned Algonquin/Metís flute player, Bill Buchholtz Allison. Indigenous baked goods provided by Dempsey House.
Level II - Becoming a Regenerative Human: Gathering Circle 4
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Annual Harvest Pow Wow
It's Pow Wow Time!
Join Midwest SOARRING Foundation for the annual Harvest Pow Wow. Bring your friends and family. All are welcome at our family fun event. Our traditional Powwow is a time to celebrate life, renew friendships, and share our Native American culture through dance, drumming, art, and story telling. Purchase tickets, view the schedule, and learn more at harvestpowwow.com.
Native Beadwork Workshop
Learn traditional Native beadwork with Potawatomi artist Sam Thompson, in the style and teachings of the traditional Medicine Wheel, a significant symbol in Native lifeways.
Level II - Becoming a Regenerative Human: Gathering Circle 1
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Becoming a Regenerative Human: Session 1
The Great Listening is excited to share a new online course with Dr. Lyla June Johnston, called “Becoming a Regenerative Human.” Visit www.rehuman.earth to learn more about this Indigenous-led opportunity to mobilize humanity towards practical actions for ecological healing and restoration.
Part 2: Ancestral & Intercultural Healing with Dr. Lyla June Johnston
Join us for part two of our healing conversation with Dr. Lyla June Johnston (Lyla June.) Lyla June is a renowned Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo,) Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her messages focus on healing intergenerational and intercultural trauma, traditional land stewardship practices, and Indigenous rights. All are welcome to attend via Zoom or in-person. Baked goods will be provided by Indigenous baker, Dempsey Cookie House. Zoom link: https://elgin-edu.zoom.us/j/99831440457
Red Shawl Day Documentary
“Bring Her Home” follows three Indigenous women – an artist, an activist, and a politician – as they fight to vindicate their missing and murdered relatives who have fallen victims to the growing epidemic across Indigenous communities. Treats will be provided by Native baker Abaigeal Dempsey.
Ancestral and Intercultural Healing with Dr. Lyla June Johnston
Dr. Lyla June Johnston (aka Lyla June) is an Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her messages focus on Indigenous rights, supporting youth, traditional land stewardship practices and healing inter-generational and inter-cultural trauma. Enjoy delicious meals provided by Fox Way Native catering.
Zoom link: https://elgin-edu.zoom.us/j/96152784435
Trickster Exhibits & Native Beadworking
Learn and make traditional Native beadwork with Potawatomi artist Sam Thompson, and experience interactive, traveling exhibitions from the Trickster Cultural Center.
Fireside Wisdom: Honoring Indigenous Culture
Join Joseph Standing Bear Schranz, founder of the Midwest SOARRING Foundation (Save Our Ancestors’ Remains and Resources Indigenous Network Group) for an engaging conversation around honoring Indigenous culture. Enjoy Native flute playing and storytelling by renowned musician Bill Buchholtz Allison. Treats will be provided by Native baker Abaigeal Dempsey.
Fires of the Ancestors: Exploring the Mayan Calendar
Join us in community around the sacred fire, just like in ancient times. Calling all the Elders to reunite, Mayan Ajq'iij and Day Keeper Nana Shuni Giron will guide us through a traditional Mayan fire offering ceremony and share a message of unity, peace, and love.
Past Events
