SPIRIT CIRCLE
Spirit Circle is a gathering in honor of the children/youth. It was birthed from the need of the children that flowed through me to connect with other children. As a home school mom of 6, the social connection with other children was important for their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well being.
In August of 2020 our family reached out to the homeschooling community to offer an 8 week program sharing the teachings of The 7 Grandfather Teachings. The hope was to share, teach, learn, and connect with other families. This happened and so much more! 5 years later and we are still going strong, with wisdoms gained.
Our program consists of the sharing of Indigenous Teachings, drum circles, crafts, games, connection, learning and so much more!
The children were the seeds that sprouted Spirit Circle and the new tribes will be birthed as so, as the children are the foundation of tomorrow.
The 7 Grandfather Teachings. These are the teachings the First Elder gave us as gifts of knowledge that he received from the 7 Grandfathers. These teachings were gifted to us to help guide, protect and support us on our Earth Walk. These gifts were to be a daily reminder of that which we have to give Thanksgiving for and now more than ever we need to re-member them if we are to preserve Mother Earth and next 7 generations.
These teachings give us direction and balance. It is imperative that we learn, teach and share the 7 Grandfather Teachings, as it our responsibility to take care of the children and of Mother Earth. The children are the ones who must care for Mother Earth tomorrow, and for the generations to come.
“Grown men can learn from very little children for the hearts of the little children are pure. Therefore, the Great Spirit may show to them many things which older people miss.”
Black Elk