Summer Solstice with A4D. Song from Europe.

Sung for the Prayers of 22 Women, World Water Day Celebration. Grandmother Mari Fix NicEwen An adaptation acknowledging Gaulishsongs for the bedrock of this song.

An Online Zoom Workshop Event - December 8, 2024 with Indigenous Elders and Folk Representatives Dineh / Choctaw Elder Patricia Anne Davis Elder Les Malbon, Clan Patterson Elder Grandmother Mari Fix McEwen, Clan Ewing Dagara Elder Ukumbwa Sauti Sze Kuen Cheung, Mindfulness and Non Violent Communication. ---Student of Thích Nhất Hạnh ____ Ceremonialists: Mexica Elder and Spiritual Teacher, Raul Mijares Sister Cynthia Klatte Cunningham What is real community, true community? What does true unity, healing and community stem from? What values engender unity and community? and how does it organically come into being? How can we redeem humanity from the transgressions we have created / gone through? How can we restore the life system that belongs to all of life.(Orland Bishop). What is true leadership, community and vision from an Indigenous and folk perspective and how is it maintained and structured? How are all needs met including nature's? How is everyone and all life included? Are community and unity real values we cherish and if so, do we still think we can live in a world that seeks to divide and conquer, colonize, give perks and advantages to some while making enemies of, demonizing and targeting others. Are we waiting for the government or religion to take care of this and act civilly and stop being beholden to corporate and power interests? Is everyone included equally in community as it stands now? Are the advantages of some trumping the rights of others and the Earth? Does legislation really change anything or is it something else that is truly needed? Recent Elections have certainly highlighted the rampant Polarization in the United States as well as the extremely divergent Ideas of how to live on this Planet and what is acceptable and what is not. Voiced Values seem to be in question as many officials, corporations and individuals move to make exceptions for themselves and their peers to the detriment of others that are seen as not a part of their agenda / constituency. The Earth and her peoples are suffering from this. Is this way of living sane? Is this considered leadership? Is this healthy? and what can we heal within ourselves and change to pull our energy out of the old paradigm and invest it into what is truly congruent, creating a new vision, a sacred dream aligned with Nature. What do we need to see in ourselves and others to take this on and heal this for the benefit at all..... What do we need to stand up and say no to and how do we need to go about doing this for the benefit of all of Life? Can we deeply listen to others? Can all of our hearts be opened? Can fears and prejudices be assuaged. Can changes happen without inciting major issues? Are there better ways than others? When do we need to insulate ourselves and our groups and when do we need to reach out? How much courage, conviction and openness do we need to bring this forward to take this on in our lives for the good of the whole and the coming generations? How do we move beyond pure self interest towards mutuality and understanding. Welcome to our workshop where we will all explore together how to bring ourselves back to balance, sanity, congruency, community, deep connection, a shared purpose and what Elder Patricia Anne Davis would call..... the humane. _____________________________ The concept of Sacred Reciprocity has its origins in many indigenous cultures. Sacred Reciprocity acknowledges that there is a mutual exchange of energy that creates harmony and balance amongst all of life, including people, animals, nature, and the entire cosmos. Make a Sacred Reciprocity Donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7GYRMFUE9D736 Sacred Reciprocity encouraged. We appreciate your support!

Go to LivingCeremony.org to register or follow this link. https://actionnetwork.org/events/in-disgrace-of-the-community-a-movement-out-of-divisiveness-into-a-sacred-dream/ Music by SergePavkinMusic #indigenouselders, #indigenous, #dagara, # #celtic, #native, #healing, #unity, #nvc, #events, #LivingCeremony, #Ancestorsofthe4Directions, #MichaleDunning, #PatriciaAnneDavis

A poem in honor of my paternal grandmother’s ancestors for Samhain. Samhain is the precursor to our modern Halloween and has also been known as “Night of the Spirits” and “the Feast of the Dead”. This poem contains fragments of popular Irish Halloween songs for children that are sung to this day. The words reflect Irish cultural traditions and beliefs, both ancestral and modern. Read in Irish by Cynthia Klatte Cunningham, of Clan Cunningham / Ó Connagáin Music is “The round of faeries” by Alban_Gogh on Pixabay (c), All Rights Reserved / Ancestors of the 4 Directions (TM) Cynthia Klatte Cunningham To Join Email List and Support "ANCESTORS of the 4 DIRECTIONS": https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact Give a Reciprocity Exchange: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7GYRMFUE9D736 #halloween #shamhna #samhain #poem #irish #dumbsupper #feastofthedead

10/22/24 - Scél lem duib with Mari Fix McEwen of Clan Ewen / Eógan - Eoganán Old Irish Poem This is an Embellished Translation by Mari Fix McEwen, so seek other translations for historical purposes as this was recorded for a specific event. (c), All Rights Reserved / Ancestors of the 4 Directions (TM) Melody, Mari Fix McEwen Join our Mailing List: https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact Give a Reciprocity Exchange: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7GYRMFUE9D736 To Commentary on the Amra Choluim Chille Author Ascribed to: Finn mac Cumaill Manuscripts Dublin, Royal Irish Academy, MS 23 E 25 (1229) = Lebor na hUidre [s. xi/xii] p. 11b Oxford, Bodleian Library, MS Rawlinson B 502 2, ff. 19–89 = Lebar Glinne Dá Locha (?) [1125 x 1150] f. 58ra line 13 Dublin, Trinity College, MS 1441 (E 4. 2) = Irish Liber hymnorum [s. xiex–xiiin] f. 27r Dublin, Trinity College, MS 1318 cols 573–958 = section of the Yellow Book of Lecan [s. xivex/xvin] col. 694 line 8 Language Late Old IrishEarly Middle Irish Date 9th or 10th century (Murphy) Form verse (primary) Textual relationships Related: Tánic sam

Summer Solstice 2024 ; Polish Song for the Summer Solstice Sung by Cynthia Klatte Cunningham, a member of the ANCESTORS of the 4 DIRECTIONS and OWS. Traditional Song ("Nocel mała kopiel moja" for Kupala Night (Noc Kupały)), but possibly went under a different name that was older. This is an adaptation of the with some new lyrics written by the band Jar. Includes English translation. Join our Mailing List: https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact Give a Reciprocity Exchange: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7GYRMFUE9D736 To Join Email List and Support "ANCESTORS of the 4 DIRECTIONS": https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact #polishtraditionalsong, #polishfolksong, #europeanfolksong, #summersolsticesong, #summersolstice, #HejNaWzgórze

A Sharing Circle with Elders about Permaculture, Folk, Indigenous and environmental ways. Let us reflect on some of the issues on the Earth with an eye towards healing that which is out of Balance. Reciprocity donations appreciated and can be made during the event. We will be discussing what we can do to start changing the tide in a meaningful way on this planet and how to bring life back into balance without necessarily relying on legislators. What is it going to require? What can we do about it both internally and externally? How can we start gaining independence from business as usual while nurturing safety and life on this Earth together? We will watch some short videos and also discuss them as a point to start from. *We do not necessarily agree with these videos below on all their points with an Asterisk. Watch our original reference videos: *George Monbiot Critique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__UJ09PZFoI The Burning Fields: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGKRJcA6slg Forever Chemicals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8qGtEVh7oQ Endocrine Disruption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu0IXMTFY9Q Asking Tribal Elder Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN6qPJm1hmg Plastics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2jyDPZkOnQ Palestinian Fashion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5CcL3CyJwA Indigenous on Front Lines of Climate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlGnve1cjOY Food Commons / Food Forest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flgeBJp53SQ Native Food Sovereignty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-in5whaksk8 Deforestation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUPBzdXMalU Reforestation Indonesia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SspqLhCtbrs Natural Regeneration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W9c3LamM58 Regeneration Farming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1YlA1TEkb0 Join our Mailing List: https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact Give a Reciprocity Exchange: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7GYRMFUE9D736 To Join Email List and Support "ANCESTORS of the 4 DIRECTIONS": https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact

Algonquin Water Song, sung by Auntie Deborah Griffin. From Earth Day - Permaculture, Folk and Indigenous Solutions workhop. Stained Glass Artwork by Peter Allen Rice https://www.peterallanrice.com/artwork/algonquin-embers/ Join our Mailing List: https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact Give a Reciprocity Exchange: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7GYRMFUE9D736 To Join Email List and Support "ANCESTORS of the 4 DIRECTIONS": https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact

About Workshop: Suicides, Mass Shootings and Craziness have become a "regular" if not reoccurring facet in human life. People are experiencing more Mental and Physical health crises. Chemical contamination and run off? Anti Depressants in the water supply and Psychotropic medications normalized? Cancer on the upswing ! Emf Frequencies / Smart Meters / Cell phones / chips in brains? How do we navigate the world when it seems to have no real interest in compassion, sustainability and Health? Even if you think that some of this is conspiracy, how do we research and look at this without throwing the baby out with the Bath water? How do we refrain from cancel culture and look at the situation clearly, impartially and truthfully. We hear that all of this is inevitable? What makes that so and who is touting that narrative. And after we have looked, how do we apply Indigenous principals to bring it all back into balance? What can we do about all of it? How do we start.........Together. LIVING CEREMONY website: https://medicineway.wixsite.com/livingceremony _____________________________________ Join our Mailing List: https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact Give a Reciprocity Exchange: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7GYRMFUE9D736 To Join Email List and Support "ANCESTORS of the 4 DIRECTIONS": https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact ____________________________________ Elders of the 4 Directions and Reps: Native Elder Grandmother Patricia Anne Davis Grandmother Mari Fix McEwen Ceremony: Native Elder Malihatkwa Gwen Therrien Sister Cynthia Klatte Cunningham. Tech Ingrid Fortmeyer, Tech Sister Ava Niamh / and Tech

A Rain Chant from my Father's Lineage. From "Prayers of 22 Women" being hosted from Palenque Mexico on March 22, 2024. With Elders and participants in Palenque and GM Mari Fix McEwen joining on zoom. Join our Mailing List: https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact Give a Reciprocity Exchange: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7GYRMFUE9D736 To Join Email List and Support "ANCESTORS of the 4 DIRECTIONS": https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/contact #paparuda, #rainchant, #romanianfolkmusic