Stories and Songs of the People
Help support the next ONP gathering!
Dear Friends, Allies and Relatives,
As you look across the information of our humble sharing space, we ask that you please consider some pretty simple, yet challenging ideas.
Countless hours both in preparation and during gatherings and events have been guided by a few simple, yet very complex questions; What monetary value should we attach to the sharing of the cultural knowledge and practices of Original Nations and Peoples?(ONP), and; What is the value of sharing ideas with each other about what it means to be a true human being, maintain cultural integrity, and strengthen relationships with each other and our Grandmother Earth? (Unci Maka)
ONP cultural and spiritual practices have
a commonality: the practice of generosity.
Even where we incur great expense, we do not charge each other to be a true human being, we do not charge for the events, we do not charge for the sharing of cultural knowledge, practice or experience. INITC and the Stories and Songs of the People program rely on your practice of generosity to continue offering these gatherings and sustain well-being, ensure this work continues and, most importantly, support our Elders, knowledge keepers and youth to participate - those with the least that must often travel from afar to attend.
We know that we all contribute in some way, shape, form or manner - we ask you to acknowledge through your own heart and spirit your manner of contribution; Your generosity can help sponsor an Elder to bring cultural knowledge and wisdom, a young person to begin the path of learning and sharing for future generations, or someone else who brings perspective to our gatherings through their presentation. You might also consider forming your own circle and participating virtually as a group -there are limitless possibilities! Whichever you choose, know that you have our heartfelt appreciation!
For a contribution of $100 USD or more, you can receive a gift of our "Three Considerations" T-Shirt (S-4XL) or a Three Considerations scroll. Be sure to tell us which one you would like.
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