When I first became involved in the practice of shamanism little did I know that one day I would become a blanket carrier for the Buffalo People, nor that doing…
In early June, despite suffering from a very heavy cold, I made an appearance at Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation to give the talk “Animals As Healers and Teachers.” It…
"Long ago people and animals had a relationship based on mutual trust and respect and indigenous people celebrated the sacredness and honored the spiritual connection with powerful ceremonies. "Over time…
In 2012 Animals As Healers and Teachers became a two-day event for the first time, and the revised format not only met, but exceeded, expectations. One student shared, “The work…
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, It is about learning to dance in the rain." —Anonymous Although I am a Seattle native now, I was born…
Susan Eirich, founder of Earthfire Institute, and I decided that the journey that we had shared needed to be told by both of us, together. Here are our stories of…
On a recent visit to Yellowstone National Park, enroute to this year’s A Walk on the Wild Side event and our ceremonies with the animals, I did what many visitors…
