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Makoose Ka Win & the Vision Quest
Birthing a New Generation
of Women & Men
A call to all young men, women,
and to those seeking meaning & a vision.
June 1-5, 2012
Arrival Date: Friday June 1
SIGN UP BY MARCH 1, 2012 TO ENSURE A SPOT!
CLICK ON IMAGES (PAINTINGS) FOR 2012 WOMEN'S & MEN'S INFORMATION & PREPARATION PACKAGES
WE WILL BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE 50 GIRLS OR WOMEN & 50 BOYS OR MEN (PLUS THEIR MENTORS) FOR THIS YEAR'S EXPERIENCE
Anishnabe Elder Dave Courchene & the Grandmothers are making a call to all young women, men and to those who yearn a connection to Spirit - who want to find meaning and vision that will define the purpose of their life.
Ancient rites of passage will be offered at the Turtle Lodge & in the sacred site of Manitou Api to assist young people entering into the stage of adulthood. This opportunity is also available to adults who have not yet had this experience. These rites of passage ~ Makoose Ka Win & the Vision Quest ~ are a necessary commitment to change the way we live, relate to others and care for our home, Mother Earth.
Makoose Ka Win are rites of passage that are conducted by the grandmothers, who will provide teachings of how to honour and carry oneself as a Woman. This will be a time for all Women to recognize and understand the sacredness of Woman. It is time for Women to claim and embrace their rightful positions of honour and responsibility in walking with and leading all people -- men, women & children, back to our sacred way of life.
The Vision Quest enables men and adolescent boys to engage in an ancient ceremony that assists in the transition from one life stage to the next, with purpose and meaning.
As a young boy seeks his vision on a Vision Quest he is initiated by Mother Earth. All men must be initiated by Woman to understand life's sacredness. We are making a call for young boys and men to participate in a Vision Quest to be initiated by the Earth this coming spring. They will be encouraged and watched over daily by the Elders.
If you are interested in this experience for yourself or a family member, please let us know. Click on paintings for Women's and Men's Packages.
"Our Elders, both women and men, have kept the knowledge and ceremonies of these rites of passage and now want to share these with all people. These ceremonies are our way of life and have always been here to help us to remain on the path that our Great Creator set out for us. And that path is to be the honourable and sacred beings that the Creator meant each of us to be."
-- Dave Courchene
We are currently fundraising for Makoose Ka Win & the Vision Quest initiatives that we believe will really help the Youth become balanced, connected, and change our world. We invite donations. Funds raised will go toward bringing in the Elders & Mentors, set up costs, feeding everyone and supplying program materials. Please click below to make your tax-deductible donation. Meegwetch!!
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Makoose Ka Win & Vision Quest Paintings by Henry Guimond.
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