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Please note that teachings and experiential gatherings can be arranged for you and your associates in Toronto or elsewhere

Two journeying circles meet monthly in the east end of Toronto near Broadview and Danforth

AWAKENING TOGETHER: HEALING POWER AND OUR INHERENT TRANSCENDENCE - AWAKENING THE DREAMER CHANGING THE DREAM SYMPOSIUM 4 minute trailer & introduction www.awakeningthedreamer.org JULY 17, 2010 9:30 to 5:30 $60.00 or PWYC July 18, 2010 9:30 to 12:30 $30.00 or PWYC Toronto, Ontario near Spadina & Queen Streets Co-Facilitated with Theodore from The Snow Lion Meditation Shop Register at theodore@sittingatthegate.ca or 647 439 1985

Tibetan Grandmother (of the 13 Grandmothers) Elders Gathering AWAKENING THE DREAMER CHANGING THE DREAM SYMPOSIUM 4 minute trailer & introduction www.awakeningthedreamer.org JULY 12, 2010 9:00am to 6:00pm A while back I was invited to offer the Symposium at this event, a part of a much larger series of events called Past Present Future. Since then the Tibetan Grandmother and elders from a number of other cultures have made plans to be there. So.......if you're coming to join us, know that anything is possible in terms of how the day will unfold. It's in Niagara Falls, Canada Register at www.awakeningthedreamer.org $10.00 For more information contact Gail Whitlow at ancestralvoices@execulink.com www.ancestralvoices.ca

AWAKENING THE DREAMER CHANGING THE DREAM SYMPOSIUM 4 minute trailer & introduction www.awakeningthedreamer.org JULY 11, 2010 Ancaster, Ontario 10:00am to 6:00pm Registration Closed

What follows is a listing of places you can “be with” the World Drum in June and early July.

Please join us and receive from the power gathered in the Drum during her 4 years of travel to more than 300 destinations around the globe. Add your own prayers and blessings for the world to the Drum to carry forward on her way.

Fri June 4 eve - Sat June 5 day Conscious Evolution - Now with Barbara Marx Hubbard

Thurs June 24 6:30 - 9:00pm Circle of Hope: Monthly Shamanic Journeying East end of Toronto www.shamansong.ca

Sun June 27 11:00am - 2:00pm Human Summit Woodbine Park (East end) www.humansummit.com

Sun June 27 Later Afternoon with Mandaza Kandemwa, traditional healer from Zimbabwe West end of Toronto leslie.fell@gmail.com

Thurs July 1- Sun July 4 Northern Edge Algonquin with Mandaza Kandemwa, traditional healer from Zimbabwe

There are also many smaller circles meeting and working daily with the drum during the month of June.

MARX HUBBARD JUNE 4-5, 2010 Toronto, Ontario I'll be offering"Gateway To Emergence-Practices In Evolutionary Transformation" Harbourfront area of Toronto Contact Carol Kilby Gaia Centre www.gaiacentre.org

INTRODUCTION TO SHAMANISM AND THE JOURNEY PRACTICE May 30, 2010 INTEGRAL HEALING CENTRE OF TORONTO Registration Closed

EARTH MY BODY, WATER MY BLOOD, AIR MY BREATH AND FIRE MY SPIRIT: SHAMANIC EXPLORATIONS INTO ALL THAT SUSTAINS US, ALL THAT WE ARE MAY 22, 2010 Toronto, Ontario For those who wish to go deeper into the Mystery. Suitable for those who have some experience with the shamanic journey process. 10:00am to 6:00pm $125.00 Rosedale area (near Mt Pleasant and St Clair) Contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

DRUM DOCTORING MAY 9, 2010 OPEN HOUSE MAHALO NATUROPATHIC CENTRE Holland Landing, Ontario Come with a request for healing or information, or receptive to what the spirit realm has to offer you through an inspirited drum 10:00am to 4:00pm Individual Bookings $40.00 Near Newmarket www.mahalonaturopathic.com

INTRODUCTION TO SHAMANISM AND SHAMANIC JOURNEYING May 1, 2010 Mansfield, Ontario A full day of shamanic exploration: an introduction to the cosmology, worldview and approaches to healing from this perspective. An opportunity to become involved in shamanic journeying to receive helpful information, or healing, or both, that is unique to you, through contact with some of the helping spirits in your life. 10:30am to 5:30pm $120.00 Registration Closed

DEATH, DYING AND BEYOND APRIL 25, 2010 Rides Available Hockley Rd Orangeville, Ontario This work is both for those who wish to learn for themselves, and for those who wish to assist others who are in terminal situations or have already passed on. Our time together includes learning how to become experientially familiar with the after death realms, completing unfinished business and helping a person to cross over. Suitable for people who have some experience with the shamanic journey process. 10:00am to 6:00pm $125.00 includes lunch and snacks Contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

RE-MEMBERING GAIA APRIL 24, 2010 EARTH MYSTERIES SCHOOL POSTPONED DUE TO RENOVATIONS Maple, Ontario For those who yearn for, or already feel a deep resonance with nature, and wish to develop their body/mind connection with the earth in purposeful ways. An opportunity to deepen both our primal and our spiritual connections with the earth. Co-facilitated by Jeannette McCullough and Andrea Mathieson at Grey Heron, home of Raven Essences and the Earth Mysteries School 10:00am to 5:00pm $150.00 Contact jeannette@shamansong.ca or Andrea Mathieson www.ravenessences.com

BECOMING THE MEDICINE SUNDAY MARCH 28, 2010 EARTHSONG MYSTERIES SCHOOL Maple, Ontario Based on Sandra Ingerman's Medicine For The Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins. Benefits include personal healing, as well as deepening ones'capacity to positively influence all there is. Suitable for those who are new to shamanic journeying and those with experience. 10:00am to 6:00pm $125.00 Contact jeannette@shamansong.ca or Andrea Mathieson www.ravenessences.com

AWAKENING THE DREAMER CHANGING THE DREAM 4 minute trailer & intro www.awakeningthedreamer.org MARCH 13, 2010 Toronto, Ontario 10:00am to 6:00pm Distillery District (Parliament St and Front St) By invitation

ILLNESS: EXPLORING AND ADDRESSING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ILLNESS THROUGH SHAMANIC JOURNEY WORK MARCH 6, 2010 MAHALO NATUROPATHIC CENTRE Holland Landing, Ontario For those who have a health condition/diagnosis and wish to look into it from a personal spiritual perspective. Suitable for those who are new to journeying, as well as those with experience. 10:00am to 6:00pm $125.00 includes lunch and snacks Contact jeannette@shamansong.ca See www.mahalonaturopathic.com

SHAMANISM, DYING AND BEYOND FEBRUARY 13, 2010 MAHALO NATUROPATHIC CENTRE Holland Landing, Ontario Participants learn about dying and the destiny of souls from a shamanic perspective. This work is both for those who wish to learn for themselves, and for those who wish to assist others who are in terminal situations or have already passed on. Our time together includes learning how to become experientially familiar with the after death realms, completing unfinished business and helping a person to cross over. Suitable for people new to the journey process, as well as those with experience. 10:00am to 6:00pm $125.00 includes lunch and snacks Contact jeannette@shamansong.ca See www.mahalonaturopathic.com

ANCASTER, ONTARIO FEBRUARY 6, 2010 A RETURN TO THE SACRED: SIBERIAN DRUM DOCTORING An introduction to shamanism and the shamanic worldview, followed by an opportunity to experience "DOCTORING" through an inspirited drum. The particular practice I offer has it's roots in Siberia, in Tuva. 7:00pm to 9:30pm $30.00 Ancaster, Ontario Contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS JANUARY 30, 2010 Toronto, Ontario Based on the work of Joanna Macy. A medicine bundle of alchemical approaches calling us to our power, our healing and our deep interconnectedness with all there is. Rooted in spiritual teachings, deep ecology and systems theory. www.joannamacy.net TIME FRAME 10:00am to 5:30pm $50.00 Distillery District (Parliament St and Front St) Contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

INTRODUCTION TO SHAMANISM AND SHAMANIC JOURNEYING JANUARY 23, 2010 EARTHSONG MYSTERIES SCHOOL Maple, Ontario A full day of shamanic exploration: an introduction to the cosmology, worldview and approaches to healing from this perspective. An opportunity to become involved in shamanic journeying to receive helpful information, or healing, or both, that is unique to you, through contact with some of the helping spirits in your life. 10:00am to 5:00pm $125.00 Contact jeannette@shamansong.ca or Andrea Mathieson www.ravenessences.com

THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS DECEMBER 19, 2009 Toronto, Ontario Based on the work of Joanna Macy. A medicine bundle of alchemical approaches calling us to our power, our healing and our deep interconnectedness with all there is. Rooted in spiritual teachings, deep ecology and systems theory. www.joannamacy.net TIME FRAME 10:00am to 5:30pm $50.00 Distillery District (Parliament St and Front St) contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

BECOMING THE MEDICINE DECEMBER 12, 2009 MAHALO NATUROPATHIC CENTRE Holland Landing, Ontario Based on Sandra Ingerman's Medicine For The Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins. Benefits include personal healing, as well as deepening ones'capacity to positively influence all there is. Suitable for those who are new to shamanic journeying and those with experience. 10:00am to 6:00pm $120.00 includes lunch and snacks www.mahalonaturopathic.com

RE-MEMBERING GAIA DECEMBER 5, 2009 EARTH MYSTERIES SCHOOL Maple, Ontario For those who yearn for, or already feel a deep resonance with nature, and wish to develop their body/mind connection with the earth in purposeful ways. An opportunity to deepen both our primal and our spiritual connections with the earth. Co-facilitated by Jeannette McCullough and Andrea Mathieson at Grey Heron, home of Raven Essences and the Earth Mysteries School 9:30am to 5:00pm $150.00 www.ravenessences.com

ILLNESS: EXPLORING AND ADDRESSING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ILLNESS THROUGH SHAMANIC JOURNEY WORK NOVEMBER 28, 2009 MAHALO NATUROPATHIC CENTRE Holland Landing, Ontario For those who have a health condition/diagnosis and wish to look into it from a personal spiritual perspective. Suitable for those who are new to journeying, as well as those with experience. 10:00am to 6:00pm $120.00 includes lunch and snacks www.mahalonaturopathic.com

PATH OF THE SOUL: DEEPENING INTO YOUR LIFE NOVEMBER 21, 2009 MAHALO NATUROPATHIC CENTRE Holland Landing, Ontario For any age, for all who are interested in exploring their souls' journey as it continuously unfolds. A full day of shamanic journeying looking at the meaning and purpose of your time here. Suitable for those who are new to journeying, as well as those with experience. 10:00am to 6:00pm includes lunch and snacks www.mahalonaturopathic.com

SHAMANISM: A WORLDVIEW, APPROACHES TO HEALTH AND HEALING NOVEMBER 20, 2009 YORK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF NURSING 2:30 to 5:00pm

THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS NOVEMBER 14, 2009 Toronto, Ontario Based on the work of Joanna Macy. A medicine bundle of alchemical approaches calling us to our power, our healing and our deep interconnectedness with all there is. Rooted in spiritual teachings, deep ecology and systems theory. www.joannamacy.net TIME FRAME 10:00am to 5:30pm $50.00 Distillery District (Parliament St and Front St) contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

GAIA CENTRE Haliburton, Ontario NOVEMBER 6 to 8, 2009 BECOMING THE MEDICINE Based on Sandra Ingerman's Medicine For The Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins. Benefits include personal healing, as well as deepening ones'capacity to positively influence all there is. Suitable for those who are new to shamanic journeying and those with experience. $175.00 or PWYC www.gaiacentre.org

THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS OCTOBER 31, 2009 Toronto, Ontario Based on the work of Joanna Macy. A medicine bundle of alchemical approaches calling us to our power, our healing and our deep interconnectedness with all there is. Rooted in spiritual teachings, deep ecology and systems theory. www.joannamacy.net TIME FRAME 10:00am to 5:30pm $50.00 Distillery District (Parliament St and Front St) contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

THE INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Toronto, Ontario FALL, 2009 Date(s) to be determined WEAVING OUR WAY For women. An exploration of all that we are, and all that we can be. 553 Queen St West Toronto www.instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com

SHAMANISM, DYING AND BEYOND OCTOBER 17, 2009 MAHALO NATUROPATHIC CENTRE Holland Landing, Ontario Participants learn about dying and the destiny of souls from a shamanic perspective. This work is both for those who wish to learn for themselves, and for those who wish to assist others who are in terminal situations or have already passed on. Our time together includes learning how to become experientially familiar with the after death realms, completing unfinished business and helping a person to cross over. Suitable for people new to the journey process, as well as those with experience. 10:00am to 6:00pm $120.00 includes lunch and snacks www.mahalonaturopathic.com

AFTERNOON TEA IN THE GARDEN OCTOBER 11, 2009 EARTH MYSTERIES SCHOOL Maple, Ontario An opportunity to hear about the shamanic work I offer, the teaching and the healing, and to learn more about THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS. An opportunity to hear from Andrea Mathieson about her vision for an EARTH MYSTERIES SCHOOL at Grey Heron, her home and garden and the home of Raven Essences 2:00pm to 4:00pm You're invited! www.ravenessences.com or jeannette@shamansong.ca

THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 Toronto, Ontario Based on the work of Joanna Macy. A medicine bundle of alchemical approaches calling us to our power, our healing and our deep interconnectedness with all there is. Rooted in spiritual teachings, deep ecology and systems theory. www.joannamacy.net TIME FRAME 10:00am to 5:30pm $50.00 LOCATION TBA contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

BECOMING THE MEDICINE SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 MAHALO NATUROPATHIC CENTRE Holland Landing, Ontario Based on Sandra Ingerman's Medicine For The Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins. Benefits include personal healing, as well as deepening ones'capacity to positively influence all there is. Suitable for those who are new to shamanic journeying and those with experience. 10:00am to 6:00pm $120.00 includes lunch and snacks www.mahalonaturopathic.com

TORONTO, ONTARIO AUGUST 29, 2009 THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS Based on the work of Joanna Macy. A medicine bundle of alchemical approaches calling us to our power, our healing and our deep interconnectedness with all there is. Rooted in spiritual teachings, deep ecology and systems theory. www.joannamacy.net TIME FRAME 10:00am to 5:30pm LOCATION TBA Toronto, Ontario contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

TORONTO, ONTARIO AUGUST 25, 2009 BECOMING THE MEDICINE based on Sandra Ingerman's Medicine For The Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins. Benefits include personal healing, as well as deepening ones'capacity to positively influence all there is. Suitable for those who are new to shamanic journeying and those with experience. 10:00am to 6:00pm Location TBA jeannette@shamansong.ca

MAPLE, ONTARIO JULY 28, 2009 A RETURN TO THE SACRED: SIBERIAN DRUM DOCTORING An introduction to shamanism and the shamanic worldview, followed by an opportunity to experience "DOCTORING" through an inspirited drum. The particular practice I offer has it's roots in Siberia, in Tuva. 7:00pm to 9:30pm Grey Heron home of Andrea Mathieson and www.ravenessences.com contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

MAPLE , ONTARIO JULY 25, 2009 THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS Based on the work of Joanna Macy. A medicine bundle of alchemical approaches calling us to our power, our healing and our deep interconnectedness with all there is. Rooted in spiritual teachings, deep ecology and systems theory. www.joannamacy.net TIME FRAME 10:00am to 5:30pm LOCATION Grey Heron, home of Andrea Mathieson and www.ravenessences.com contact jeannette@shamansong.ca

JULY 5, 2009 TORONTO, ONTARIO BECOMING THE MEDICINE based on Sandra Ingerman's Medicine For The Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins. Benefits include personal healing, as well as deepening ones'capacity to positively influence all there is. Suitable for those who are new to shamanic journeying and those with experience. jeannette@shamansong.ca

JUNE 28, 2009 THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS Based on the work of Joanna Macy. A medicine bundle of alchemical approaches calling us to our power, our healing and our deep interconnectedness with all there is. Rooted in spiritual teachings, deep ecology and systems theory. www.joannamacy.net TIME FRAME 10:00am to 5:00pm LOCATION The Distillery District (Parliament & Front) Toronto jeannette@shamansong.ca

MANDALA RIDING Nova Scotia, Canada JUNE 5 to 6, 2009 PATH OF THE SOUL For any age, for all who are interested in exploring their souls' journey as it continuously unfolds. A full day of shamanic journeying looking at the meaning and purpose of your time here........and, JUNE 7, 2009 Joanna Macy's THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS at Mandala Riding in Nova Scotia, Canada www.mandalariding.com

MANDALA RIDING Nova Scotia, Canada JUNE 4, 2009 A RETURN TO THE SACRED: SIBERIAN DRUM DOCTORING An introduction to shamanism and the shamanic worldview, followed by an opportunity to experience "DOCTORING" through an inspirited drum. The particular practice I offer has it's roots in Siberia, in Tuva. An evening gathering at Mandala Riding Nova Scotia, Canada www.mandalariding.com

LITTLE MYSTERIES BOOKSTORE Halifax, Nova Scotia JUNE 3, 2009 SHAMANIC JOURNEYING: AN INTRODUCTION Shamanism is a disciplined way of getting knowledge and help which is based on the premise that we do not have to restrict ourselves to working in one reality, one dimension, when we need assistance. There is a whole other reality to help us in our lives - a reality full of beauty and harmony that is ready to provide us with the same kind of wisdom that we read about in the writings of the great mystics and prophets. This form of divination, or direct revelation, can be applied in contemporary life for problem solving, well-being and healing, for yourself, on behalf of others and in the service of the planet. This is an opportunity to experience a shamanic journey. An introduction to shamanism and the shamanic worldview is also provided. Little Mysteries Bookstore Halifax, Nova Scotia 6:00pm to 8:30pm www.littlemysteries.com

MAY 30, 2009 THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS Toronto See Below March 21 & April 4 & Feb 21

MAY 7-9, 2009 CALGARY, ALBERTA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ECOLOGY AND THE HELPING PROFESSIONS: BUILDING BRIDGES, CROSSING BOUNDARIES INTERDISCIPLINARY DIALOGUES ON PERSON, PLANET AND PROFESSIONAL HELPING I'll be offering BECOMING THE MEDICINE based on Sandra Ingerman's MEDICINE FOR THE EARTH: HOW TO TRANSFORM PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS. Key-Note Speakers are Joanna Macy, David Orr and Nette Wiebe University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta http://www.ucalgary.ca/oikos/ecoconference/registration

MAY 1, 2009 KING CITY, ONTARIO A RETURN TO THE SACRED: SIBERIAN DRUM DOCTORING An introduction to shamanism and the shamanic worldview, followed by an opportunity to experience "DOCTORING" through an inspirited drum. The particular practice I offer has it's roots in Siberia, in Tuva. 7:00pm to 9:30pm Great Central Sun Naturopathic Clinic and Healing Arts Center 225 King Summit Rd. King City, Ontario www.greatcentralsun.com

APRIL 24, 2009 UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO JUNGIAN SOCIETY A full days exploration of shamanism and the shamanic worldview, including a Siberian "Drum Doctoring" and an opportunity to journey. Hart House University of Toronto Registration Closed

MARCH 21 & APRIL 4, 2009 THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS Toronto See below FEB 21

FEBRUARY 27, 2009 JOURNEYING: THE WAY OF THE SHAMAN Shamanism is a disciplined way of getting knowledge and help which is based on the premise that we do not have to restrict ourselves to working in one reality, one dimension, when we need assistance. There is a whole other reality to help us in our lives - a reality full of beauty and harmony that is ready to provide us with the same kind of wisdom that we read about in the writings of the great mystics and prophets. This form of divination, or direct revelation, can be applied in contemporary life for problem solving, well-being and healing, for yourself, on behalf of others and in the service of the planet. Juicy Friday at Wonderworks 79A Harbord Street Toronto 7:00pm-9:30pm

FEBRUARY 21, 2009 THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS The first of a series of gatherings based on the work of Joanna Macy. A medicine bundle of alchemical approaches calling us to our power, our healing and our deep interconnectedness with all there is. Rooted in spiritual teachings, deep ecology and systems theory. www.joannamacy.net Also MARCH 21, APRIL 4 and MAY 30 Each gathering stands alone, and there is also some continuity between them. You can choose to participate in one, some or all. The initial gathering will include a tribute to Fran Macy, Joanna's husband of many years, who crossed over recently. Fran has been at Joanna's side for decades in bringing this, and other life-affirming work, into diverse communities all over the world. He died at home on one of the happiest days of his life, the inauguration of Barack Obama to the office of the President of the United States. TIME FRAME 10:00am to 5:00pm LOCATION The Distillery District (Parliament & Front) Toronto jeannette@shamansong.ca

JANUARY 13, 2009 JOURNEYING: THE WAY OF THE SHAMAN Shamanism is a disciplined way of getting knowledge and help which is based on the premise that we do not have to restrict ourselves to working in one reality, one dimension, when we need assistance. There is a whole other reality to help us in our lives - a reality full of beauty and harmony that is ready to provide us with the same kind of wisdom that we read about in the writings of the great mystics and prophets. This form of divination, or direct revelation, can be applied in contemporary life for problem solving, well-being and healing, for yourself, on behalf of others and in the service of the planet. RSVP is required as there is a maximum number the space comfortably holds. Body One Clinic 688 Richmond Street West Suite 302 (near Bathurst&Queen) Toronto 416 516 2114 6:00pm-8:00pm There is no fee for this evening.

NOVEMBER 29, 2008 SHAMANISM, DYING AND BEYOND Participants learn about dying and the destiny of souls from a shamanic perspective. This work is both for those who wish to learn for themselves, and for those who wish to assist others who are in terminal situations or have already passed on. Our time together includes learning how to become experientially familiar with the after death realms, completing unfinished business and helping a person to cross over. Suitable for people new to the journey process, as well as those with experience. Toronto Location TBA jeannette@shamansong.ca

NOVEMBER 14, 2008 SHAMANIC JOURNEYING In an expanded state of awareness brought on by rattles and a frame drum, an awakening and enhancement of your spiritual capacities is experienced. The revelations you receive can be used for problem solving, well-being and healing, for yourself, on behalf of others and in the service of the planet. An opportunity to connect with a power animal and a Goddess who are in your life. 1:00pm to 4:00pm Crieff Hills Community Retreat and Conference Center RR#2 Puslinch Ontario Registration Closed

NOVEMBER 11, 2008 SHAMANISM: AN INTRODUCTION TO THIS WORLDVIEW AND APPROACHES TO HEALTH AND HEALING FROM THE SHAMANIC PERSPECTIVE This verbal presentation will be followed by a Drum Doctoring, an opportunity to experience the sound and healing of an inspirited drum. The particular practice I offer has it's roots in Siberia. There is no fee for this evening 6:00pm to 8:00pm RSVP required since the space we'll be in has a maximum Contact Marie Graff at Body One Clinic 416 516 2114 info@bodyone.ca 688 Richmond Street West Suite 302 near Bathurst and Queen

NOVEMBER 8, 2008 SHAMANIC JOURNEYING In an expanded state of awareness brought on by rattles and a frame drum, an awakening and enhancement of your spiritual capacities is experienced. The revelations you receive can be used for problem solving, well-being and healing, for yourself, on behalf of others and in the service of the planet. 1:00pm to 3:30pm Odyssey Books 109 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax Ontario mail@odysseybooks.on.ca

OCTOBER 19, 2008 BECOMING THE MEDICINE based on Sandra Ingerman's Medicine For The Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins Benefits include personal healing, as well as deepening ones'capacity to positively influence all there is. Suitable for those who are new to shamanic journeying and those with experience. Location in Toronto TBA jeannette@shamansong.ca

October 15-17, 2008 BEREAVEMENT ONTARIO NETWORK CONFERENCE GRIEF IN TODAYS MOSAIC - CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES I'll be offering SHAMANIC JOURNEYING: a disciplined way of getting knowledge and help from a whole other reality - a reality full of beauty and harmony ready to provide us with the same kind of wisdom we read about in the writings of the mystics and prophets.We need only to keep an open mind! A practice that can support the dying and their caregivers in experiencing the after death realms, and making contact with those who have gone on. Geneva Park Orillia, Ontario www.bereavementontarionetwork.ca

SEPT 1, 2008 THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS The work that reconnects is a powerful form of group work for personal and social change in this time of planetary crisis/opportunity. It demonstrates our interconnectedness in the web of life and our authority to take action on its behalf. It can help us move from apathy and despair to find insight, solidarity and the courage to act in tough times. The creation of eco-philosopher, Joanna Macy, Ph.D., it draws on Buddhism, general systems theory and deep ecology. See www.joannamacy.net for additional information about Joanna and the work. I'll be co-facilitating this day in Toronto with Sally Ludwig, Natalie Zend, Laurie Hollis-Walker, Jo Howe, Natalie Kreuger and Catherine Bancroft. Contact andizend@yahoo.ca for info and registration.

MAY 14, 2008 REKINDLING INDIGENOUS SPIRIT IN IRELAND A gathering of the races to bring ancestral and contemporary healing to our "troubles." www.rekindlingindigenousspirit.org

MAY 3&4, 2008 BECOMING THE MEDICINE based on Sandra Ingerman's Medicine For The Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins Benefits include personal healing, as well as deepening ones'capacity to positively influence all there is. Suitable for those who are new to shamanic journeying and those with experience. Northern Light Center Collingwood, Ontario www.shamanicpsychotherapyschool.com or call Heloisa Porto at 416 651 8981

MAY 1&2, 2008 CLIMATE CHANGE DESPAIR AND EMPOWERMENT based on the work of Joanna Macy and John Seed, as well as my own shamanic knowledge and practice, these two days are about facing our current reality, facing our feelings about our current reality, deepening into our ecological identity, emerging with a greater capacity to be present to life as it is and moving forward and going forth Northern Light Center Collingwood, Ontario www.shamanicpsychotherapyschool.com or call Heloisa Porto at 416 651 8981

APRIL 12, 2008 PATH OF THE SOUL: DEEPENING INTO YOUR LIFE For any age, for all who are interested in exploring their souls' journey as it continuously unfolds. A full day of shamanic journeying looking at the meaning and purpose of your time here. Suitable for people new to the journey process, as well as those with experience. Beamsville, Ontario www.bevslakesideretreats.com

APRIL 1, 2008 SPIRITUALITY IN HEALTH CARE NETWORK MEETING DRUM DOCTORING: THE SOUND AND HEALING OF AN INSPIRITED DRUM Shamanic practices remain with us after more than 40,000 years because they continue to satisfy our need for an experience of the sacred, just as they continue to offer us successful appraches to health and healing. Make a request for healing or helpful information as I move amongst you using my frame drum on your behalf. www.spiritualityinhealthcare.net Bridgepoint Health Center 14 St Matthews Road Toronto, Ontario

FEBRUARY 17, 2008 SHAMANISM, DYING AND BEYOND Participants learn about dying and the destiny of souls from a shamanic perspective. This work is both for those who wish to learn for themselves, and for those who wish to assist others who are in terminal situations or have already passed on. Our time together includes learning how to become experientially familiar with the after death realms, completing unfinished business and helping a person to cross over. Suitable for people new to the journey process, as well as those with experience. Institute of Traditional Medicine Toronto, Ontario jeannette@shamansong.ca

DECEMBER 8, 2007 CANCER: EXPLORING AND ADDRESSING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE ILLNESS THROUGH SHAMANIC JOURNEY WORK Suitable for people new to the journey process, as well as those with experience. Toronto, Ontario jeannette@shanmansong.ca

NOVEMBER 24, 2007 PATH OF THE SOUL: DEEPENING INTO YOUR LIFE For any age, for all who are interested in exploring their souls' journey as it continuously unfolds. A full day of shamanic journeying looking at the meaning and purpose of your time here. Suitable for people new to the journey process, as well as those with experience. Toronto, Ontario jeannette@shamansong.ca

NOVEMBER 17, 2007 SHAMANISM, DYING AND BEYOND Participants learn about dying and the destiny of souls from a shamanic perspective. This work is both for those who wish to learn for themselves, and for those who wish to assist others who are in terminal situations or have already passed on. Our time together includes learning how to become experientially familiar with the after death realms, completing unfinished business and helping a person to cross over. Suitable for people new to the journey process, as well as those with experience. Toronto, Ontario jeannette@shamansong.ca

NOVEMBER 16, 2007 FACULTY OF NURSING YORK UNIVERSITY SHAMANISM: WORLDVIEW, APPROACHES TO HEALTH AND HEALING Toronto, Ontario

JUNE 9, 2007 SHAMANISM, DYING AND BEYOND Location TBA Toronto, Ontario jeannette@shamansong.ca

MAY 12 and JUNE 3, 2007 BECOMING THE MEDICINE based on Sandra Ingerman's Medicine For The Earth: How To Transform Personal And Environmental Toxins Location TBA Toronto, Ontario jeannette@shamansong.ca

APRIL 27-29, 2007 HEALING TOUCH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA NATIONAL CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER DR. JEAN WATSON AUTHOR OF “CARING SCIENCE, SACRED SCIENCE” I’M OFFERING LIVING THE WORK: HEALING OURSELVES, OTHERS AND THE PLANET AND A RETURN TO THE SACRED: THE SOUND AND HEALING OF AN INSPIRITED DRUM Horseshoe Valley Resort Barrie, Ontario www.healingtouchcanada.net

FRIDAY APRIL 27, 2007 SHARING OF CARING CONFERENCE: AN INVITATION TO RETURN TO THE HEART AND SOUL OF NURSING AND OUR HUMANITY KEYNOTE SPEAKER DR. JEAN WATSON AUTHOR OF “CARING SCIENCE, SACRED SCIENCE”
I’M OFFERING A CELEBRATION OF THE SACRED: THE SOUND AND HEALING OF AN INSPIRITED DRUM KEMPENFELDT CONFERENCE CENTER Barrie, Ontario

APRIL 20-22, 2007 ONE EARTH COMMUNITY: SHARING OUR STORIES ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN EDUCATION (OISE) TORONTO
ALONG WITH DIANE LONGBOAT, JORGE FERRER, STARHAWK, VANDANA SHIVA, FOUR ARROWS, EIMEAR O’NEILL, EDMUND O’SULLIVAN, SATISH KUMAR AND MANY, MANY, MANY MORE ………
http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/gathering 2007

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