Dear Seeds of Wisdom / Sacred Fire Foundation supporter;

I am passing along a letter with important news from our President, Mary Wilson, a Māori woman from Aotearoa / New Zealand. Here is Mary’s letter: 

Kia ora koutou katoa / Greetings to our Seeds of Wisdom Global Family….

  

After careful consideration and reflection, the Seeds of Wisdom Board has made the difficult decision to close Seeds of Wisdom. This was not an easy choice, as the Board took into account several factors, including the challenging global economic climate, which has affected our ability to remain operational.

 

We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support we received from our donors and partner investors who believed in the vision of Seeds of Wisdom, including the Sacred Fire Foundation.

 

Over the past 12 years, the ‘Protecting the Sacred’ program has awarded $844,000 (USD) to 197 Indigenous community projects across 32 countries. These programs have supported a range of vital initiatives, including native language revitalization, food sovereignty, ceremony and prayer gatherings, sacred site protection, native herbal healing, and the sharing of intergenerational Indigenous knowledge.

 

Our website highlights the many benefits our grantee community partners have received. Our ‘Voices of the Indigenous’ mini-documentary covers visits to Mexico where past and recent partners shared their powerful stories. We also supported gatherings that brought together audiences with Indigenous Elders and Wisdom Keepers to hold ceremonies reconnecting with the land, spirits, and Ancestors. You can find various videos of Elders presenting their wisdom on our website here: https://www.seedsofwisdom.earth/media/videos/.

 

None of this would have been possible without your generous contributions. We are truly grateful to have had the support of individuals like you who believe in the vision and spirit of Seeds of Wisdom.

 

I acknowledge the dedicated efforts of our staff, volunteers and advisors, as well as our Board and Council of Elders, who provided sage guidance. While we may not witness the full fruition of the seeds we’ve planted, we are proud to have contributed to the global movement for change, working towards a better future for Mother Earth and Humanity.

 

Nga mihinui ki a koutou katoa / Kind regards to you all,

Mary Wilson

President, Seeds of Wisdom

 

Seeds of Wisdom was born out of the work of Sacred Fire Foundation, which was formed and received non-profit status in 2005. With your various contributions, the two organizations have been supporting the revitalization of ancestral wisdom traditions around the world for nearly twenty years. 

A small number of us are completing the business needed to bring Seeds of Wisdom to a close with integrity. All recurring donation set-ups were cancelled on January 4, 2025. Those of you who donated in the first few days of 2025 will receive a refund very soon.

I join Mary in thanking you for your vision of a better world and for the various ways you have contributed.

I feel blessed to have been a part of this great movement toward re-establishing a more harmonious world since its inception. Please reach out if you have any questions. info@seedsofwisdom.earth

With warmth and love,

Sherry Morgan

Founding President, Sacred Fire Foundation

Donor Relations, Seeds of Wisdom