SEEDS OF WISDOM BLOG
Honoring the Wisdom of the Elders: Indigenous Voices Guiding Humanity
By: Rubina Cohen April 21st marks Earth Day, a global celebration of our planet's natural beauty and a call to protect her vast resources. Yet, for the Indigenous peoples, Earth Day is not confined to a single date. It is an everyday reverence, a continuous living...
Guardians of the Future: Why I said “YES” to Empowering Indigenous Perspectives for a Thriving Planet
By Rubina Cohen THE PATH TO HERE As I accept the role of Interim Executive Director at SeedsofWisdom.earth, I am guided by a deep sense of duty that resonates with my core values and the culmination of over two decades of professional work. Continuing my journey as...
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Indigenous Women in Science
By Nancy Cates Each year, on March 8th, International Women’s Day emerges as a beacon of global celebration, honoring the myriad achievements of women across the world. In observance of this significant occasion, we spotlight a select group of Indigenous Women in...
Reciprocity, Respect, Responsibility and Reverence For All Living Beings: Indigenous Values for Humanity’s Survival
By: Rubina Cohen In a world increasingly challenged by climate change, social injustices, and a global pandemic, the ancient wisdom of Indigenous peoples offers a beacon of hope and a path forward. Central to many Indigenous cultures around the world are the values of...
End of Year Message 2023: Happy New Year
In 2023, we celebrate a decade of profound impact through the Protecting the Sacred funding program, a journey made possible by your unwavering support and belief in the transformative power of Indigenous wisdom. Since its inception in 2012, this initiative has been...
Nurturing a Sustainable Future: Embracing Earth-Based Wisdom for the New Year
By Rubina Cohen In an age where technology propels us forward and the world seems more connected than ever, there arises a pressing need to return to the roots of our existence—Earth-based wisdom. Indigenous cultures, with their profound insights into sustainable...
Indigenous Wisdom Traditions: Guiding Our Path to a Sustainable Future
By Rubina Cohen In a rapidly changing world where environmental challenges are becoming increasingly pressing, there is a growing recognition of the profound significance of Indigenous wisdom traditions in guiding humanity towards a sustainable future. UNESCO's...
Holiday Gift Guide 2023
A Message from Seeds of Wisdom Embark on a journey of cultural appreciation and sustainable gifting with our Holiday Gift Guide showcasing the talents of Indigenous artists, authors, and creators. Delve into the rich tapestry of Indigenous craftsmanship across various...
Lean on timeless wisdom
Wakanyi Hoffman is a Ubuntu Worldview Speaker, Author, Research Fellow, Weaving Indigenous Wisdom, and Seeds of Wisdom Board member. We’re delighted to share a recent posting and podcast where Wakanyi talks about Ubuntu, storytelling, and peacemaking. Read her blog...
Return to Keyna with us in 2023!
We’re so excited to be returning to Kenya this coming November!And YOU’RE invited to come along! Last year, our 2021 Wisdom Treasure Award recipient Chief Salaton Ole Ntutu gave our guests the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness his long-awaited transition from...
2022 Year-end message from Executive Director Kim Langbecker
I send you many blessings and greetings from the traditional homelands of the Tewa, in what is known as Santa Fe, NM. This has been quite a year of transitions, transformations, and loss. I don’t usually include personal notes in these kinds of letters but my...
We are honored to announce our 2022-2023 Wisdom Treasure Award Recipients
We are incredibly excited to share the 2022-2023 co-recipients of the Wisdom Treasure Award! The Wisdom Treasure Award (WTA) honors the work of an Elder who has dedicated their life to leadership, service, and learning for their people and their community. Elders are...
Maji Moto Cultural Experience – November 2022
Sacred Wisdom Journey and Salaton Ole Ntutu Elder Graduation Ceremony – Kenya, November 2022. Born and raised in the heart of the African savanna, Salaton Ole Ntutu is a warrior, community chief, shaman, and visionary leader in the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe in Kenya....
We Are the Soil That Walks
We Are the Soil That Walks In the lead up to COP26, the climate conference held in Glasgow in 2021, we were invited to submit an article for The Blue Dot, a publication that is presented in conjunction with the conference. The theme for the article is – “What is...
Recommended Reads: Wisdomkeepers: Meetings with Native American Spiritual Elders
Recommended Reads From Kim Langbecker, Executive Director Welcome to Recommended Reads, Sacred Fire Foundation’s monthly book recommendation series. Today, I am delighted to share an excerpt from Wisdomkeepers: Meetings with Native American Spiritual Elders by Steve...
Recommended Reads: The Time of the Black Jaguar by Arkan Lushwala
Welcome to Recommended Reads, Sacred Fire Foundation’s monthly book recommendation series. By Kim Langbecker, Executive Director Once a month, we’ll feature a book that has made a profound impact on our work. Today, I am delighted to share an excerpt from The Time...
“The wisdom of humanity lives in Indigenous people – and it belongs to humanity ” Arkan Lushwala (Andean Ceremonial Leader)
Over the last few years, out of the blue, someone would randomly mention that I “needed” to meet a ceremonial leader from Peru who lived “somewhere near Santa Fe”. Each time, a few more details were revealed but never his name. I’m not certain if those urging me to...
Protecting the Sacred – A Word from Mercedes Caso, SFF Grants Director
How Does Sacred Fire Foundation Protect And Support Indigenous Wisdom? The main purpose of our grantmaking program, Protecting the Sacred, provides modest grants and organizational support for Indigenous wisdom keepers and their communities worldwide. To help them...
In Solidarity
IN SOLIDARITY. In one of the hundreds of treasured conversations I’ve been blessed to have with Pauline Tangiora, the subject of us all being “one people” came up. I don’t remember the context or who shared that very common vision, but Pauline, in her gentle but stern...
Seeds of Wisdom – Pauline Tangiora (English)
In response to the urgent calling we are all feeling during this challenging and transformative time, and in solidarity with our Sacred Fire Foundation community and the many Elders we have had the privilege to work alongside, we are grateful to be able to share...
