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THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION PROJECT
Natures Compassion is an organization in service to ERADICATE third world poverty from our country's very own back yard! Generation's ago, our beloved Native Relative's were asked to share their precious home… We now have the opportunity and an invitation to support them as they attempt to stand tall in what is known as the poorest county in America. Temba, founder and driving force for Natures Compassion is a young man originally from the depths of Chicago. He visited the Pine Ridge community to see for himself. He said, “This is not right, something is wrong here.” Thus began the most extraordinary journey into the heart of ‘Indian Country’ to understand, to learn and prove that love is stronger than any adversity and that it must be time to look forward and work side by side as brothers and sisters for the children, the mothers, the families, the people. With your assistance, this summer Temba will...
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A NEW STAFF/FAMILY MEMBER
JOINS SACRED GROUND INTL.
Denise Smith recently moved to the Happy Heart Ranch to assist Sacred Ground International with conservation work, and is engaged to be married to the ranch foreman. Denise worked over 23 years with four different Federal government agencies, specializing in riparian and stream restoration projects the last 11 years. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science in 1987 from Texas A&M University.
Introducing Terra Sacra
We have a new Affiliate Project! Terra Sacra (Latin for ‘Sacred Ground’) is located in the Pyrenees Mountains of France...
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*Summer/Fall 2010 Schedule will be announced in May 2010*
THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDANCE
Sacred Ground Intl is host and home of the International Sundance that is sponsored and made possible by the World Council of Elders. The first Sundance was held at Sacred Ground high on a plateau beneath the mountain in 2007. Every other year it travels to another part of the world. The aboriginal people of Southern Australia are hosting the 2010 International Sundance. It will return to Sacred Ground in 2011 and on to Guatemala in 2012. For further information and reservations please contact: worldcouncilofelders@gmail.com
Learn more about the Sundance and the enormous mission behind it below.
Moogy - Aboriginal Spiritual Leader/International Sundance Host
THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDANCE IN AUSTRALIA
Tree day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10 and dancing is from 11-14, 2010.
The location will be near the coast of the Southern Sea of the State of South Australia, which is approximately 2 hours South of Adelaide. This is Ngarrindjeri territory, Moogy's people. The location of the Sundance will be on the Coorong Island, a very sacred place for the Aboriginal Peoples there. It is quite an honor for us. Moogy has some land on the island about 250 acres near the water and that is where he would like the Sundance.
MISSION:
The International Sundance is a one-of-a-kind experience essential to reawakening humanity at this special time through reconnecting with Mother Earth and the timeless teachings of Elders from many cultures. As we are all related, the power of our collective healing prayers and loving intentions will reach across the globe to all members of our Earth family. Through this experience together, we will find the inspiration, guidance and clarity of will to co-create sustainable solutions to current world challenges, and a joyful future for generations yet to come.
“ The essence of this International Sundance was granted by the Great Spirit
thousands of generations ago to our sacred and holy ancestors. It has been
enhanced by the guidance and direction of the Great Spirit through many
humbling ceremonies to this time and day.”
- Frank Settee, Cree/Ojibwe/Lakota Ceremonial Elder -
The International Sundance is the manifestation of a vision carried for many, many generations – an extraordinary gathering of family from the four directions in sacred ceremony to honor the Great Spirit, our Mother Earth, and all life. It is a powerful time for prayer, healing, guidance, sharing in community, remembering our true selves, restoring balance between female and male energies, and for reaching out to our brothers and sisters all around the world. This annual gathering is so unique because Elders from around the globe come together to add their traditional ceremonies and teachings to the time-honored wisdom and practices of the Traditional Sundance of the first peoples of North America. Every year, the International Sundance will travel to a different location around the world including Australia in 2010, Central America in 2012, and later to Africa, Asia and Europe. Each one-of-a-kind gathering will honor the traditions, ceremonies and wisdom of the host cultures and other international participants as well as those of the Traditional Sundance.
Why Now? We’re living at a time unique in all of Earth history. We sense the shift in energies. We observe extremes in polarity all around us, and we experience the accelerated pace of change. The wisdom-keepers of the Earth’s indigenous traditions have faithfully carried prophecies for millennia telling of this special time of transition at the close of an era. This is a sacred time of choice. We are setting the energies for a new time. What do we want that to look like? What kind of future are we creating for our children?
The Elders know that right now, like at no other time before, we have the opportunity to wake-up, open out hearts and minds, and understand the truth of our interconnectedness with all life. Time is of the essence. We must begin to consciously choose to heal and restore balance to ourselves and our relationships with our fellow humans and our precious Mother Earth. It is imperative that we act now to create a future of peace, harmony and healthy abundance.
Sundance TreeThe Traditional Sundance is a very sacred ceremony central to the culture of the first peoples of the Northern Plains. It has been conducted every summer for thousands of years to honor the Great Spirit and to pray for the well-being and protection of the people. The ceremony takes place outdoors on sacred land. A circular Arbor is constructed around a central Sundance Tree. Sundancers fast from food and water for four days while they pray and dance inside the Arbor around the Sundance Tree. They are accompanied by traditional drumming and singing. Supporters and helpers do not fast; however, they fully participate in the ceremony through prayer and service to the community. As one experiences the spirit of the Sundance, a feeling of cleansing & rebirth often occurs as a result of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual challenges inherent in the Sundance ceremony. Everyone has the opportunity to take the life-changing teachings and unique experiences gained with them to practice and share with others in their lives.
Sweden joins the SundanceHow You Can Help. We’re gathering the necessary resources for the International Sundance including travel expenses for the international Elders and drum groups; ceremonial supplies for the Sundancers; and tools, building supplies and equipment to house and feed the participants. Your financial support for this unique and important ceremony is greatly appreciated. worldcouncilofelders@gmail.com
If you have questions, would like to participate in some way or want more information please contact us:
406-245-6070 or email: info@sacredgroundintl.org
