ABOUT
Back in 2007, the organization was created by a passionate group of volunteers who dreamed about contributing something of value to the world. They were inspired by cultures who remain connected to their rituals and ceremonies, who still gather around the fire to share stories, teachings, and receive guidance and visions from the Ancestors. We are here to serve as a bridge between Indigenous or placed-based cultures and those no longer living on or near their ancestral homelands.
PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Seeds of Wisdom (formerly Sacred Fire Foundation) invests in two Community Partnership programs – Protecting the Sacred and Seeds of Trust. We partner with Indigenous communities and grassroots organizations around the world on projects and programs that strengthen and revitalize the worldviews, sacred teachings and lifeways under threat from a wide range of issues including the climate crisis, globalization, and continued colonization. When Indigenous communities are strong, we all benefit. As Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation says, these traditional ways are “important because everything is so unstable. The more we can rely on the original instructions, the better.”
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MEDIA
Perhaps at no time in human history has our need for connection, community, and coming together in a sacred way and place, been greater. Through our in-person and virtual gatherings, we seek to elevate Indigenous voices and create pathways for participants to join in the conversation thereby opening the space for dialogue and perspectives that can empower and enlighten. Voices of Wisdom looks for ways to bring people together from diverse backgrounds and belief systems around the same sacred fire. As Elders Council Member Kahontawkwas Diane Longboat (Mohawk Nation at Six Nations Grand River Territory) says, “We can still have a sacred connection, even if we are not together.”
GATHERINGS
Though our Voices of Wisdom events have been paused for the past few years because of travel restrictions and out of respect for the precautions taken by Indigenous communities to protect the Elders, we are reimagining the format and content to better reflect the organizations new vision and intention. We will continue to host our annual Wisdom Treasure Award ceremony which honors the lifelong commitment of Indigenous Elders to their culture and community. Stay tuned for details about our 2022 award ceremony!
MEDIA
Perhaps at no time in human history has our need for connection, community, and coming together in a sacred way and place, been greater. Through our in-person and virtual gatherings, we seek to elevate Indigenous voices and create pathways for participants to join in the conversation thereby opening the space for dialogue and perspectives that can empower and enlighten. Seeds of Trust looks for ways to bring people together from diverse backgrounds and belief systems around the same sacred fire. As Elders Council Member Kahontawkwas Diane Longboat (Mohawk Nation at Six Nations Grand River Territory) says, “We can still have a sacred connection, even if we are not together.”
GATHERINGS
Though our Voices of Wisdom events have been paused for the past few years because of travel restrictions and out of respect for the precautions taken by Indigenous communities to protect the Elders, we are reimagining the format and content to better reflect the organizations new vision and intention. We will continue to host our annual Wisdom Treasure Award ceremony which honors the lifelong commitment of Indigenous Elders to their culture and community. Stay tuned for details about our 2022 award ceremony!
GIVING
Your investment ensures that the generations to come will live in a world that values and respects all living beings. We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our funding partners, foundations, donor advised funds, and individual donors who share the same vision and values of abundance and reciprocity.
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LEARN MORE
Are you looking for a deeper connection to Seeds of Wisdom (formerly Sacred Fire Foundation) and the Indigenous Elders, communities and organizations with whom we partner? Consider joining our Circle of Advisors, sharing your expertise and experience. Join a committee and become an Ambassador to strengthen and broaden the reach of the board. Your gifts are needed and deeply appreciated! By working together, we can make this bold vision a reality!
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