“Return to Earth Mother”
The second Annual Shamanic Convergence
Hosted by Nova Quest Medicine Drum Society
Patricia Sullivan, Michele Haddal, Armand DeGrenier, Neil Halliday
Paulette Gardiner, Marla “Badger” Webber, Jeanette Poirier, Carla “Dancing Rainbow Dragon” Silver
in alliance with
The Shamanic Grandmother’s Council
Sept. 16-19, 2010
Camp Mockingee
Route #14 (The Windsor Rd.), Upper Vaughan, Nova Scotia
Earth mother’s heart resonates healing. We are called to be still and listen. Her needs are our needs. We converge together in a “Return to Earth Mother”. We gather as a multicultural village of well being. In unity we honor our interconnectedness and interdependence with all things.
In a “Return to Earth Mother”, we are home. Healed of separation, we return to who we truly are, co-creating right relationship, benefiting all relations now unto future generations. In a sacred and nurturing environment we offer spaciousness to explore the “elements” of our being through ceremony and sharing.
We envision Earth Mother and her children as healed, walking in beauty.
With open hearts we invite participants from all cultures and traditions to be part of our vision and live the Shamanic Village this Autumn Equinox.
We will gather as a supportive community of wisdom keepers, grandmothers, children and knowledge-seekers from a variety of cultures of Shamanic and other
earth-based spiritual traditions.
We will:
Remember our inter-connectedness with one another, with nature and the
universal flow of life.
Work with the elements as a focal point in sacred ceremony.
Explore who we are as Shamanic practitioners in Spirit; our roles as teachers,
healed healers, and guides.
Re-unite with others of like heart, share experiences, celebrate and “Be” who we
are.
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and, that all my be fed…the organizers of this year’s Convergence are happy to present:
Medicine Woman and Chef, Michele Haddal, Sister of the Turtle Clan
This Forest Woman celebrates life by practicing and teaching Plant Medicine and Motorcycle Safety. She is active with Community Development Projects, Honoring and maintaining relationships to local food sources, and riding her Harley. She combines her passions for Life and Earth mother, sharing of talents and experience, with her International Culinary skills.
Michele Participates in the Convergence gathering in several roles. She sits with the Nova Quest ‘Elder’s Drum Circle’ and Serves on “The Gathering’s” Steering Group as meeting facilitator. Her food service expertise will be employed as Caterer for this year’s event at Camp Mockingee.
Michele has been inspired and led to develop a program titled The Nourishment Initiative. This program will be delivered in several different formats during the Convergence. She invites Convergence participants who are interested in exploring local food relationships and learning hands on skills to contact her for details…..michelehaddal@gmail.com
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Please note: Much consideration has gone into selecting this year’s gathering site to meet the need for wild, forested spaces, gentle water access and minimum costs to participants. Camp Mockingee meets the above criteria with a wealth of mature Acadian forest, half-wild meadowland for camping (for those that so choose), extensive trails and lake access, and modest dorm-style accommodations.
Participants desiring a little more comfort and privacy are welcome to share rental of cottages nearby: http://www.cottagecountry.ca/pages/rent_a_cottage.htm
Village Keeping: Work Rotations:
It takes us all to co-create a village. Village keeping, includes voluntary hands with gracious hearts for work rotations. In keeping with right relationship and enabling accessibility (financially), villagers will be asked to participate in work rotations. Our co-operative tasks include, food preparation, serving one another, house keeping and land stewardship. Those who have special needs or concerns regarding work rotations are asked to contact us prior to registration.
REGISTRATION: Preregistration Required
Participants from all cultures and traditions are welcome at this gathering.
Registration: Full convergence (includes program, on-site shared accommodation at Camp Mockingee, and meals) $399
Please Call for Family Rates.
YES, there is a day-rate! $133 at the door. Payment can be made at the event by cash or check only. Please let us know in advance if at all possible so that sufficient food will be available.
Children: no additional charge for infants who must be in parental care at all times, with appropriate consideration for the needs of program and participants. Parallel Program for a limited number of children 5-11: (TBA)
Pre-registration is required for full-conference attendance.
For information: shamanicconvergence@gmail.com
and to register, please see Registration page (click Registration Menu Button above), copy & paste its contents into an email, fill in the blanks, sign, and send to: shamanicconvergence@gmail.com
Note: The Convergence is dependent on participation for its success. Please register ASAP and invite a friend!