Community Program

Acrylic by Nish Nung, Ojibwe 2003

The New Heavens and the New Earth: Songs, Stories & Prophecies

with James B. Beard aka Noodin, and Christopher Reynolds

We are in a new time in our culture. What Eco-Buddhist Joanna Macy calls, The Great Turning and Catholic Fr. Thomas Berry called the opening to the environmental age, called Preparation for the time of the 8th Fire, in the Ojibwa / Chippewa Prophesies.

You are invited to enjoy an evening of songs, stories, and prophecies dedicated to fully awakening and participating together in our important historical moment.

Public appearances ~ "The New Heavens and the New Earth"

2 1/2 hour program presenting songs, stories and prophecies. Focuses on community and self values as a way to create a better society, environment and understanding in a new time. A strong presentation for colleges and alternative educational sources and communities.

Contact Jim Beard

Presenters

Chris Reynolds

Singer, Teacher and Shaman, Christopher Reynolds, M.Ed

F. Christopher Reynolds, M.Ed., is a singer, teacher and holistic healer from Cleveland, Ohio. His mission is to sing the dream of Earth onward through songs, writings, ritual, healing concerts and workshops. His method is to bring forth Ethical Culture through the shared creation of Ethical Music and Ethical Space. He is a singer-songwriter with 15 CDs. He is the lead author on the only publications on depth psychology, soul, creativity and giftedness. He is also published in organic creativity in the language classroom. Chris is the founder of Ethical Music and Earthbriety. He is a co-founder of archetypal ecology. Chris is an adjunct professor in Art and Religious Studies at Ursuline College. He is an adjunct in Creativity Studies for the Gifted at Ashland University. He works with Warriors Journey Home to assist communities to welcome veterans home from military service. His most recent publication is Remembrance of the 1914 Christmas Truce: It's Our Turn, by F. Christopher Reynolds (Author). His website is www.urrealist.com .

James Beard aka Noodin

Cultural Story Teller, Educator, Speaker, Author

Jim is a superb presenter. His book, 'White Mocs on the Red Road' describes the value systems developed in Native American cultures many years ago. These values are as valid today as they were when originally embraced.

For the past twenty five years he has dedicated his life to learning and sharing Native American cultural knowledge given to him by Elders of the Ojibwa/Chippewa tribes. He has presented programs for schools, colleges and communities throughout the Northeast and Canada. He also works on programs with Native American tribes to re-introduce traditional teachings to Native American communities in the Northeast and Canada. Jim is connected with tribal leaders in many areas of the United States and Canada and well respected for his knowledge and sharing of his work.

His white heritage is enhanced by ancient teachings we all once had. He walks a red road in order to better understand the original teachings of all people.

Programs:

Presented ~ Friday, January 5, 2018 Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm ~ Lake Erie Nature & Science Center & Planetarium  28728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village, Ohio 44140

Presented ~ Saturday, January 6, 2018 Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm ~ St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Mentor7989 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, Ohio 44060

Presented ~ Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 2 PM - 5 PM ~ Chagrin Falls Township Hall 83 N Main St, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022

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www.northeastcultural.com

Recalculating

WHITE MOCS ON THE RED ROAD / WALKING SPIRIT IN A NATIVE WAY·

MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018

Some ask what White Mocs on the Red Road means - A white Man's walk learning the Native American Cultural teachings..

To begin to know spirit through the teachings of the ancients. In a time of transition, one begins to look for answers about living that seem to be missing in life. It seems as if the fulfillment of the promise of the American dream is somehow incomplete. One begins to look for something to fill in the missing pieces. Noodin searched for that missing part and almost literally stumbled on the first people of this land. As he began to learn of their continued existence, they led him on an extraordinary path of understanding. These people who he did not even know still existed, continue to have the gifts of a beautiful culture that respects all things. The goal for Noodin then became to find those gifts.

Web site : James B Beard aka Noodin

Spring Gathering - Ziigwan Zagaaswe'iwe

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May 25 at 6 AM to May 28 at 9 PM

19 Boston Post Road, Amherst NH 03031

Spring gathering ceremony. To honor Spirit and opening of the Area for coming gatherings of the people.

All are welcome from children to Elders. This is a community gathering.

May 25, 2017 

6:00 am - Sunrise - Fire lighting ceremony.

May 26,2017

7:00 am - Sunrise ceremony.

6:00 pm - Sweat Lodge, fire lighting 4:00 pm

May 27, 2017

7:00 am - Sunrise ceremony.

9:30 am - Opening prayers with Pipe & Water Ceremony & Berry Ceremony and teachings. (All Pipes are welcome)

12:01 pm - Potluck Feast Meal.- Bring whatever you like for sharing among the attendees.

1:00 pm - Talking Circle.- Sharing with one another and getting in touch with the oneness of our gathering.

3:00 pm - Storytelling.- A sharing of stories of the people. Anyone can offer a story.

4:00 pm - Gifting blanket offering - Bring anything you would like to gift to others. Everything is put on a blanket and all in attendance take somethiing from the blanket until everything is gone.

4:00 pm - Honoring the Fire. Visiting and Sharing.

May 28, 2017

7:00 am - Sunrise ceremony.

12:00 pm - Sweat Lodges will be available on Sunday,

Donations are gratefully accepted to continue the work.

This is a Drug and Alcohol Free area.

Camping at ceremony is permitted.

Note Attire: REspect for the teachngs sugests that men wear long pants and woman full length skirts or dresses in the ceremony areas.

Any questions call Jim at:

603-261-7228 or 

email: noodin@northeastcultural.com .

Gigawabamin iiwidii, 

[we will see you there]

Join us and keep up with ongoing activities !

“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin

James B. Beard aka Noodin is the author of "White Mocs on the Red Road ~ Walking Spirit in a Native Way". Uniquely presented to aid people in gaining insight to the mysteries of the Elder teachings of the Traditional Native American.

You can own this book electronically (click) >>> Ebook, Ibook, Nook Book, Kindle Fire

Stories are powerful for cultural enrichment ~ Have a listen.

Stories are powerful!

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Thank you Hannah Thomas for a wonderful interview. 

Hannah Thomas hosts Heartrising Radio in England. The program listed here is the first story in the series she produced in the year 2012. This was also my first radio interview and I am grateful to Hannah for this.

I invite you to listen. Since 2012 I have done many interviews but this is my favorite interview. Please join in and listen as we present Hannah Thomas interviewing James Beard aka Noodin:

James Beard is the author of "White Mocs on the Red Road ~ Walking Sprit in a Native Way". Uniquely presented to aid people in gaining insight to the mysteries of the Elder teachings of the Traditional Native American.

“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin

James B. Beard aka Noodin is the author of "White Mocs on the Red Road ~ Walking Spirit in a Native Way". Uniquely presented to aid people in gaining insight to the mysteries of the Elder teachings of the Traditional Native American.

You can own this book electronically (click) >>> Ebook, Ibook, Nook Book, Kindle Fire

For The Love Of Learning - Episode 53 - Stories of the world - A Dialogu...

“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin

Honoring the Spirit of the FIRE

Honoring the Spirit of Native American Traditions

By: Cheryl Roth ~ http://nhfaithfusion.com/2015/10/native-american/

Earlier this week I was invited to a Native American fire circle. I really didn’t know what to expect but I said yes right away. As a matter of fact I didn’t even completely read the description my friend sent me, I trusted her, and the first four words sounded good to me:

“To honor all life, all Veterans and warriors, all people, and all those who are traveling to the next realm. Sit by the fire and share in the stories told by the Native American Elders and by the storytellers. Come and hear stories told to share the values that sustain a culture.”

Hidden Beauty and Virtue

As I drove through the countryside just west of Manchester toward my friends house I marvelled at the life that is hidden in these woods. Sometimes I feel like living in New Hampshire is like being part of some secret society. There is so much heritage, so many people and lifestyles, such beautiful

scenery, but you will never see it from the highway or in the movies or magazines. It is hard to describe, you just have to come and drive through the hills and valleys. It’s like nowhere else on earth.

This drive was a perfect set-up for the evenings event. I met my friend and we drove another 10 minutes to her friends house, Noodin, a storyteller and educator of Native American traditions. It was a very casual gathering of about 12 to 15 people in his backyard, sitting around a fire. It reminded me of the many years of family camping I did while growing up.

Noodin began by telling us that it takes a very long time to get a good understanding of Native American spirit teachings. He said that to really understand you have to learn the language, because Native Americans think differently and express themselves differently than white people. He said that words and expressions can have many layers of meaning so they are not easily translated. He also said that Native Americans teach and learn by “doing”. The spiritual, ethical and moral awareness comes through participating in the traditions and way of life.

Survival of the Human Spirit

Many things that Noodin said were like echos of things I have heard before. There were similarities to the Shamanistic beliefs of eastern cultures, as well as Buddhism and Taoism. Even the ‘Creation Story’ had similar traits to the Judeo-Christian creation story. It amazes me how there is this timeless worldwide connection to a belief in the invisible human nature and the spirit world. Noodin also mentioned that Native Americans do not put down other beliefs and traditions – but they would also like to preserve their own.

“To Native American Aboriginal People there is no one way to honor the creator and the creation. The Elder will often say, “all of Spirit understanding is true.”

It’s not easy to preserve spirit traditions and teachings because life offers so many external distractions. Add to that the historical problem of one culture forcefully dominating another and I would have to say it’s miraculous that spiritual values and traditions survive at all.

All religions struggle with this problem, and all religions have changed over time. Unfortunately much of Native American traditions have been lost due to the brutal treatment of the white culture. But Noodin is a white man who is a living example of restoration in process. He was once an insurance agent, the product of an Episcopal upbringing, a typical white American business man – until he felt called to walk a different path.

The value of teaching, sharing, giving

For a few relaxing hours we sat around a campfire and listened. I felt like I was being bathed in truth and goodness. Noodin invited others to speak several times, but most of us just wanted to listen, to absorb whatever we could glean from his teaching, realizing that there was so much that we still didn’t understand.

Everything that was being taught had to do with living for the sake of others, the interconnectedness of all life, and allowing spirit to lead the way. I was reminded of how important our spiritual life is, and that we have to work at understanding our spiritual nature and keeping the internal in the subject position. I felt so grateful that this man was offering his time to share his heart and wisdom with us.

The current American culture is so focused on material wealth, physical beauty, having more, doing more, being more all the time. In very subtle subconscious ways we are all affected by it in one way or another. But one day those things will all go away and the only thing left will be your spiritual heart and mind. Is your spirit beautiful, loving, caring, giving and sharing?

Walking Spirit in a Native Way

Noodin, aka James B. Beard has written a book called “White Mocs on the Red Road”, with the subtitle ‘Walking Spirit in a Native Way’. You can also learn more about his work on his website: northeastcultural.com and his blog: northeastcultural.blogspot.com

“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin

Spring Fire & Anishinaabe Lifeways Teachings

This gathering is a treasure of teachings given by many of the Great Elders of the Ojibwe Nation. I am looking forward to being there to help with the Fire.  

Noodin

Little River Band of Ottawa

April 8-11, 2015

LRBOI Tribal Gathering Grounds

(Fire Lodge behind Trading Post gas station)

Each day will start with a Sunrise Ceremony and teachings will be held throughout the day.

At the conclusion of the last teaching, Wednesday through Friday, the Fire will be kept throughout the night.

Everyone is welcomed to attend! 2608 Government Center Drive, Manistee, MI 49660

For information, please call 1-888-723-8288,

ext. 6891, 6893 or 6895

Sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

Tribal Historic Preservation Department

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin