Speaker: Evan Pritchard
Balancing Your Own Canoe: The Two Row Wampum Belt and the Call for Unity.
Evan will discuss the philosophical and spiritual principles behind the two row teachings, and retell inspirational stories from his nine eventful days traveling with the Two Row navy (on land!) The Two Row teachings are about balancing unity and individual and tribal sovereignty, in the … read more.
Passing of the Seasons
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As the days grow shorter, and the leaves fall from the trees, will we
experience joys or sorrows? (It’s up to us!)
Savoring the Last Berry Before Winter
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A Delicious Algonquin Metaphor for Time. Zoom
Mascots in Sports–Respect or Subliminal Slavery?
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Evan will discuss both sides of this divisive and potentially explosive issue, with the focused intention of helping listeners keep out of violent confrontations in the future by being well informed.
Making the Most of Winter…Algonquin Style.
Did you ever wonder how the indigenous peoples of Orange and Ulster Counties survived and thrived through our robust winters without the use of electricity? Evan will discuss the sacredness of winter and how native people planned ahead in order to make it as safe, … read more.
Blessing of Animals and Plants
Bring photos or artifacts of a beloved pet, living or dead, and live plants or seeds to be blessed in Native American spirituality by interfaith minister, author and educator Evan Pritchard.
Everything Happens For a Reason
Spring is a time of renewed hope. What is the difference between faith and hope from the indigenous perspective? Spring gives us renewed hope for a new beginning and new growth. Faith is the conviction that, even if our growth is slow and painful at … read more.
The Art of Becoming a Bug: Eradicating the Ego as a Path to Serenity in Algonquin Spirituality
Interfaith Minister Evan Pritchard will lead the service and share teachings on the power of humility, as learned from Algonquin elders from all over. He will also compare them to similar ideas in Hinduism, Taoism, Catholicism, and Buddhism.
Gonna’ Trouble the Water
Escaping slavery then and now with help from Native American wisdom.