Events with Indigenous Grandmothers - November 2012

Events with Indigenous Grandmothers - November 2012

In July 2012 the Council of Grandmothers Scotland was created by Grandmother Susan Stanton of the Haudensosaunee tribe as part of the Grandmothers Circle the Earth Foundation.


Grandmothers Circle the Earth Foundation is an International NGO created to Promote, Support, Nurture and Administrate a grassroots initiative comprised of Indigenous Grandmothers of all Nations coming together to Create Circles, Gatherings, and Councils; bringing Sacred Ceremonies, Wisdom Teachings and a lifetime of Professional Expertise to Communities around the World. International Grandmothers working together are addressing universal topics such as Community Development, Sustainability, Renewable Resources, Elder Care, Unity Through Diversity, Developing Youth Leaders, Curbing Violence, Culture-based Conflict Resolution, and Honoring and Healing the Generational Wounds of Women, Children, Elders and Men ~ Unto the Seventh Generation and Beyond.

In November 2012 we are being visiting by two Grandmothers from the Foundation Gail Whitlow and Marsha Forrest both of Mohawk descent. Gail Whitlow is one of the Founding members of Grandmother Circle the Earth.

Grandmother Gail Whitlow is Mohawk and is of the Bear Clan. She owns the Ancestral Voices Healing and Retreat Centre in Ohsweken, Ontario on the Six Nations Reserve. Grandmother Gail is the 13th Grandmother on the Turtle Island Council, and her Centre is a gathering and teaching place for Traditional leaders and healers from many nations and tribes. Grandmother Gail is a strong presence in the Grandmothers movement worldwide, and has been instrumental in creating the Grandmothers Circle the Earth Foundation.

Grandmother Susan Ka'iulani Stanton, Haudenausonee (People of a Long House) from the Wolf Clan
was born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii. She lived for many years in the mountains on the island of Oahu, raising her children in a more traditional lifestyle and living close to the land. She also spent ten years in the desert on a reservation in Arizona, where she learned to work with the desert plants and animals. Grandmother Susan is a prison counselor, and the founder of Grandmothers Circle the Earth. She carries Crystal Medicine and is a member of the White Buffalo Cow Society of Mandan Grandmothers.

One to One Sessions
While the Grandmothers are with us there will be the opportunity to book a private session with them on the following dates:
Saturday 17th - 2pm onwards

Tuesday 20th - 4pm onwards 

Wednesday 21st - 4pm onwards 

Thursday 22nd - 9am-4:30pm 

Friday 23rd - 9am-4:30pm

Sessions will be held in Garnethill, Glasgow and possibly Ibrox.

Details of sessions Susan can offer -

Energy Medicine 
I am a Reiki Master.
 Deep Tissue Massage 
Cranio Sacral Therapy,
 and several other modalities.

 I carry a Medicine Bundle (traditional medicine)

 My Elders are Polynesian and Native American.

Details of  sessions Gail can offer -

Massage- many types from relaxation and stress relief, varying the pressure to the needs of the individual and including areas needed- both with oils or without.

Reflexology: (working with the feet).

Energetic therapies that are done on fully clothed bodies and do not require touch or light touch to help release blockages on mental physical spiritual and emotional levels,.

Native Traditional Healing that includes smudge and pipe ceremonies.

I do many things so many times I can include a combination of some.

To make a booking please contact Tiffany Stephens - 07969 027651 

or email: purple.primrose7@ntlworld.com   Web: www.purpleprimrose.co.uk

Open Talk with Grandmothers-Elders
Monday 19th November - 6.45pm - 10.30pm - Glasgow Theosophical Society

This event will be an Open talk with the Grandmothers, with question and answers.

Time: 6:45pm - 10:30pm. Suggested donation - £10 or what you can afford, kids go free.

Tea and Coffee will be available.

For more information please contact Kim – kimmwilson@btinternet.com,07511757787.

Please note that this is a non-profit event, all funds raised go to help cover costs of travel and venue hire.

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A Blessing of Peace Water Ceremony 

21st November 2012 -11.30am - 2pm - Luss, Loch Lomond

We invite you to come together for the Blessings of Peace Water Ceremony at Luss, Loch Lomond with two Indigenous Grandmothers – Elders from Canada: Representing Grandmothers Circle The Earth Foundation -
Grandmother Gail Whitlow (Mohawk, Bear Clan), Grandmother Marsha Forrest (Mohawk) and Grandmothers from the Scottish Grandmothers Council.

This Ceremony will include blessings in the Celtic way and also in the native traditions of our two visiting Grandmothers Gail and Marsha.

Suggested donation: £5
Meeting point: Luss car park.
Please wear appropriate clothing as this is an outdoor event. Also if you have any sacred water please bring some along.

For more information please contact Kim – kimmwilson@btinternet.com,07511757787.

Please note that this is a non-profit event, all funds raised go to help cover costs of travel and venue hire.

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A Night of Storytelling, Singing and Drumming With Our Guests - Indigenous Grandmothers

Thursday 22nd November - 6.45- 10.30pm - Glasgow Theosophical Society

Please come and join us a light hearted evening of native Celtic stories shared by Storyteller and Bard – Daru McAleece and our Special Guest’s – Grandmother Gail and Grandmother Marsha who will also share stories from their native traditions as well as singing and drumming together as a community.

Please feel free to bring your songs/chants and instruments!

Let’s have some fun!

Time: 6:45pm - 10:30pm. Suggested donation - £10 or what you can afford, kids go free.

So please bring your songs/chants, drums, rattles etc! We look forward to seeing you there!

Tea and coffee will be available.

For more information on this event or other events with the Grandmothers please contact: Kim – kimmwilson@btinternet.com
– 07511757787

Please note that this is a non-profit event, all funds raised will go to help cover costs of travel and venue hire.

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Women's Circle with Indigenous Grandmothers - Elders.

 Friday 23rd November 2012 - 6.45pm -10.30pm - Glasgow Theosophical Society

In response to these times of change we invite women to come together in circle to share wisdom, knowledge and experiences in a safe space with two Indigenous Grandmothers – Elders from Canada: Representing Grandmothers Circle The Earth Foundation - 
Grandmother Gail Whitlow (Mohawk, Bear Clan), Grandmother Marsha Forrest (Mohawk) and Grandmothers from the Scottish Grandmothers Council.

Suggested donation - £10 or what you can afford, kids go free.

Tea and coffee will be available. 

For more information please contact Kim – kimmwilson@btinternet.com,07511757787.

Please note that this is a non-profit event, all funds raised go to help cover costs of travel and venue hire.

https://www.facebook.com/events/134084140072096/

Women's Workshop with Indigenous Grandmothers

Saturday 24th November - Tir Na Nog

Workshop details will follow. There will be a Fire Ceremony with Grandmother Marsha who is a Fire Ceremony Keeper.

Cost of workshop - £45 waged/£35 unwaged (if money is an issue please contact me and we can come to an arrangement as we do not want money to hinder anyone who wishes to come).

Please bring appropriate outdoor wear and a torch as we will be outside. Also, please bring with you blanket, water, notebook and pen, any item you would like to put on the altar and if you have drums, rattles. There is a café at Tir na nOg or you can bring your own lunch if you prefer.
For more information please contact Kim – kimmwilson@btinternet.com,07511757787.

Please note that this is a non-profit event, all funds raised go to help cover cost of travel and venue hire.
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