RH/IMHW: Sacred Lines

This program provides cultural teachings related to spirit and the Seven Grandfather Teachings, joined with skills in art and re-storying the self. Hosts will provide grounding methods using art as a channel for connection and rekindle the embers of spirit using a sketchbook.

Each week will follow one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings, included in guidance, check ins and methods to create from our thoughts. Program provides healthy coping mechanisms, mindfulness, spirit, re-connecting with the self.

Registration required. 12 people max. To register, contact admin@mwikwedong.com with your name and phone number.

Art supplies will be provided.

Food provided so that people are able to go right into hand drumming right after if they would like.

Ages 15+. No prior experience with painting/drawing/writing required.

Week 1:  February 3 – Check in, where everyone is at. What do they want from the program. Teaching of courage. Love, New beginnings (East). Just starting out, getting into the habit and what that looks like. Choosing your materials.

Week 2: February 10 – Wisdom (East) – Starting with colour.

Week 3: February 17 – Bravery – Being brave in your writing/drawing and telling your own story, not what people are projecting onto you (South).

Week 4: February 24 – Honesty (South) – To Be discussed with Ronnie

Week 5: March 3 – Humility (West) – To Be discussed with Ronnie

Week 6: March 10 – Truth (North) – To Be discussed with Ronnie. Speaking your truth, what does that mean. Do you find yourself altering what you write, guarding it.

Week 7: March 24 – (Respect) – To Be discussed with Ronnie. Respect for yourself, your body, your voice.

Questions are relevant to where we start and the journey is wrapped around those teachings.