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Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

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Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Indigenous Elders Global Journey for the Ancestors

Doreen Bennett
Doreen Bennett
Doreen Bennett
Doreen Bennett
1 Campaign |
Columbia, United States
$20 USD 2 backers
0% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

Our planet is on life alert, mankind is on life alert, and how can we begin the conversation that affects all walks of life?


Our youth, our future caretakers of Mother Earth are straying from what our ancestors intended them to do.  Our elders and all in-between are struggling with the realities of the aftermath of chaos.  You can see it within every walk of life; hear about it in every conversation around the globe.  These conversations that foretell our future, carries no prejudice and our ancestors voices once again need to be heard and their gifts taught.  


Indigenous prophecies and stories have foretold of a time when the Peoples of the lands will come together for the wellbeing of Mankind.  The people will unite under a common cause to save the earth, the water, the air and all its inhabitants.  Our children’s children and the next seven generations to come, depend on these conversations and actions, as this is their rightful legacy.


It is important Indigenous Peoples survive, intact with cultural knowledge, traditions, values and languages.  In order to achieve this on a global scale, it will take a global journey by Elders, Grandmothers, Leaders and Healers.  The restoration of our histories will no longer be, if we do not take action in a positive manner.  We are facing battles against Alcohol/ Drug Abuse/Suicide/Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and all the other negative lifestyles, which come from this way of life.  We as Indigenous people are out of balance.


 What We Need & What You Get

We are seeking financial support to send 4 Elders on a global journey in 2016.  Our trip begins from United States to New Zealand, visiting Indigenous communities, schools, NGO’s and tribes where we can share our histories, our traditions and our stories.  The journey provides opportunity for global discussion between other elders, leaders and with the people to identify a way forward in the chaos of today’s world.


We need the following: 
·  $5,600:  x4 flights from USA to NZ return for Elders & Elder Support
·  $3,780: accommodation x2 twin rooms for 14 nights
·  $2,800:  14 days for food for 4 people 
·  $1,200:  towards travel costs
·  $1,250: to documentation our journey, It is important to us we share the messages and lessons worldwide, we will make a online video available to you! 


Accommodation, travel and food will be partially met by host group in Aotearoa, NZ 


Our Gift to you

- Wisdom messages and lessons posted online for each and every one from our Elders
- An online record of events, includes where appropriate ceremony and presentations
- Live contact access to our Elders via social media, let us know what you would like to share with Maori peoples
- An update of this special Ancestral Global Journey will be available online
- Weekly radio interviews and updates “Indigenous Peoples Voice” Radio online Mondays 9pm EST, Join us live 


The Impact

The individual responsibilities of Eldership can speak and teach volumes, as it will take a global Indigenous community to heal our Indigenous Peoples and our planet. Our conversations are worldwide; we have measurable proof within the indigenous communities as 500 years plus provide the evidence of fallen communities of wellness. 


Other Ways You Can Help

All contributions are gratefully received, gifting your Air-points to our Elders will also help greatly. 


Who we Are

Great Grandmother Mary Lyons, Ojibwe Elder, Niizh-Nibi-Ikwe “Second Water Woman”, Elder of Mitigwakk-Daywaygus-Giwstashskad “Water Drum Circle”, Sr. Member of the “Top Hat Medicine Dress/Long Skirt Society”, Spiritual Advisor, Storyteller, Wisdom Teacher. Grandmother Mary carries an intense professional portfolio, her contribution to the wellness of women and families stands at the forefront of her commitments in the areas of “talking circles, ceremonies, Vision interpretations, one on one Spiritual Guidance. 

Given the global challenges humanity faces in the 21st century, we can no longer afford to maintain artificial divisions between peoples and nations. Learning from the indigenous peoples of the world, along with the wisdom-keepers of all cultures and faith traditions, we must begin to understand ourselves as part of a great human family that is itself justone strand in the web of life on our living Earth.


Mashu White Feather, Cherokee Elder and Traditionalist, International Speaker, Chair Two Feathers International and Indigenous Representative at the United Nations PFII. Worked with Indigenous American communities throughout USA, lectured in New Zealand, Canada, England, Azerbaijan, Germany and Siberia in Northern Russia. 

Every person has a right to know their heritage.  Understanding who we are and where come from will see us through life.  Strengthen cultural identity, restore traditions, language and practices.

Thinking Indigenous again is key for Indigenous Peoples to participate effectively in strengthening their families, their communities and Nations and provides opportunity to make a positive difference in the world today and for the future generations to come. 


Elder Support Team

Fonda Smith, Minnisota USA,

Michael Lewis, Florida, USA

Doreen Bennett, Whanganui Aotearoa, New Zealand


Our Team in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Doreen Bennett for Two Feathers International Consultancy

Bennett Whanau Trust

Kimiora Trust & Wahine Ora

Te Whanau o Maungarongo Trust


Our Information Details

twofeathersic@gmail.com
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