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Wicca 101
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Presenter: Mandy Oram
Web:
www.thecircleofthesacredwell.org
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This workshop will include information concerning
the history of the religion called Wicca. We will talk about ancient
pagan religious practices and beliefs and trace the remnants of these
practices as folk customs and magick through the centuries. The
renaissance of interest in pagan religious practices that began in the
19th century will be discussed, as well as the affect this
had on the individuals who formed and shaped many of the modern pagan
religious movements, including Wicca. Additionally, the workshop will
include an overview of Wiccan religious beliefs and practices. |
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Shamanic Journey |
Presenter: Bill Oram
Web:
www.thecircleofthesacredwell.org
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Shamanic journeying has been a part of many
cultures for thousands of years. Experienced practitioners would journey
to the spirit world in order to speak with the spirits and divine beings there
on behalf of their communities. Shamanic journeying has become a part of
the New Age movement in this country, although the meaning and purpose of the
journeys has changed. Today's shamanic journeys are typically more
individualistic, with individuals journeying to the spirit world in order to
gain personal insight and for personal growth. Today's workshop will
discuss the ancient practice of shamanic journeying and cover the current use
and purpose of shamanic journeying in this country. Attendees will also
take part in a shamanic journey during the workshop.
NOTE: This workshop will be taught in a
wooded clearing. Please wear suitable walking shoes and bring a pillow or
blanket to sit on.
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Olawan Yuhamani
Walking with Song ~ An Hour of
Lakota Music and Stories |
| Presenter:
Lori-Ann Locke & Jeanne Palagonia |
If
you are interested in traditional
Native American stories and music,
then you will love this circle,
which is appropriate for all ages.
Please bring a drum, rattle or other
instrument with you if you have
one. Why does ‘possum have a bald
tail? Why are there Lakota honoring
songs for creatures such as spiders
and bats? How did the Eagle save
humankind? Why do pine trees stay
green year-round. Find out the
answers to these questions and learn
some Lakota songs as well, in this
one-hour presentation. Educational
hand-outs will be offered in
addition to literature on the issues
and challenges facing the people of
Pine Ridge today, and the ways that
you can be a friend to the Lakota
people.
"In the beginning of all things,
wisdom and knowledge were with the
animals; for Tirawa, the One Above,
did not speak directly to man. He
sent certain animals to tell men
that he showed himself through the
beasts, and that from them, and from
the stars, and the sun, and the
moon, man should learn. Tirawa spoke
to man through his works.."
~~~ Chief Letakots-Lesa, Pawnee
Tribe~~
About the presenters:Lori-Ann and Jeanne are friends and advocates of the Lakota nation. They sponsor several elders and families through the ONE SPIRIT organization. They have a long history and personal ties with the people of Pine Ridge, especially the Porcupine district. They wish to do their part to make the general public aware of both the beauty of this culture and the contemporary issues that threaten its future existence.
Lori-Ann and Jeanne do not claim to be “medicine women” nor do they claim to represent the Lakota nation or any other native nation in any official capacity.
In addition to this and other presentations being offered today, Lori-Ann and Jeanne will be vending at this event. They will have a variety ceremonial craft items made by Lakota elders, including medicine bags, smudge fans, feather hair ties, rattles, artwork, beading, and other items- all at reasonable prices.
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Landscaping for Wildlife
Creating a Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary |
Presenter:
Lori-Ann Locke ~ Wildlife Gardener
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| Habitat loss is a major threat to our native birds.
As a result, 50 % of Connecticut's native bird species are declining,
and 17 % are on the States Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern
List. That is: 50 out of 290 regularly or annually occurring
bird species in Connecticut are on this list. Bees, via
pollination, are responsible for 15 to 30 percent of the food U.S.
consumers eat. But, in the last 50 years, the domesticated
honeybee population - which most farmers depend on for pollination
- has declined by about 50 percent, scientists say. Unless action
is taken to slow the decline of domesticated honeybees and to augment
their populations with wild bees, many fruits and vegetables may
disappear from the food supply. What can you do? With a
little effort, you can improve your property's usefulness as a wildlife
habitat, while at the same time preserving plants that are native to
Connecticut. You don't need a lot of space to create a garden that
supports wildlife, propagates indigenous plants and helps to increase
honeybee populations. The presenters will guide you through the steps
necessary to make your property more 'wildlife-friendly.'
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Wyrd Science: Into the Toy
Chest |
| Presenter:
Sean (Starwolf) Kane |
This class will include information about
building and using Techno-Metaphysical
devices such as Psycic Shields, Sedona
Vortex Generators, and Oegone Energy
devices.
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The
husband and wife team of "Foresight", Cathy and Sean (Starwolf)
Kane, both bring over 30 years'
experience in the areas of metaphysics and spirituality to their
teaching and readings. Starwolf is a Psyhcic , Wiccan
priest, Shaman , and metaphysical inventor with over 35 years experience
in subjects both esoteric and exoteric. |
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On Being an Empath |
| Presenter: Catherine Kane |
Psychic empathy (sensitivity to
the emotional vibrations of
others ) can be a blessing, a
totally overwhelming state, or
anything in between. Come learn
some basic, practical techniques
to make your empathy the gift it
was meant to be.
This class is useful to people
just beginning to discover their
empathy and to more experienced
empaths
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The
husband and wife team of "Foresight", Cathy and Sean (Starwolf)
Kane, both bring over 30 years'
experience in the areas of metaphysics and spirituality to their
teaching and readings. Starwolf is a Psyhcic , Wiccan
priest, Shaman , and metaphysical inventor with over 35 years experience
in subjects both esoteric and exoteric. |
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