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

Spring is Sprung !

Spring is Sprung!

The gardens are ready to grow beautiful new life.. Monica and I are getting ready as well.

We are making plans to have a Native Fabric area, community gathering place, at Monica’s home in Amherst, NH.



It will consist of an area for a tipi, a teaching lodge and a healing lodge. A garden is in the works and it will be planted as a three sister’s garden consisting of corn, beans and squash.

Our hope is to provide several activities for our friends and neighbors.

• Story Telling by the fire.
• Talking circles.
• Native crafting of drums, shakers, dream catchers, tools, shelters, etc. 
• Visiting Elders of various Native American Tribes
• Gardening Native American Style.
• Sharing about: Medicine Wheel, Prophesies, Ceremony, Animal Helpers, Survival Technique, Personal Well being, Community.

These offerings are freely given and anyone is welcome.


My name is Maizy and I am waiting !

Much gratitude is offered to Monica for her gracious offering of her land to make a place for programs to help the people.



 


Donations are gratefully accepted and considered private donations.

The programs will be hosted by James Beard aka Noodin and Monica Beard.

James B. Beard aka

James B Beard is an advocate of traditional living and natural spirit teachings. Topics address concerns to do with wellness and balance in life. A student of native teachings from Ojibwe Elders, Algonquin language based people, living throughout the Great Lakes Region of the US and Canada. The audiences for my presentations vary from youth to elderl

“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin

Light in the Darkness by Richard E. Valdez

What a great book!

By James B. Beard "Author; White Mocs on the Red... (New Hampshire, USA)

A captivating read. The life cycle of a people living at one of the great mysteries of the southwestern United States. The author describes the daily life of the people in a time of transition with clarity that makes the reader feel as if they are there. I have been to Mesa Verdi and the four corners many times. This read makes it come alive! Well done Richard E. Valdez.

 

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Overview

In the year AD 1055, a peaceful people, with a culture veiled in mysticism and ritual, inhabit the San Juan Basin of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. A small boy named Honaw, groomed by his wise grandfather to be one of the spiritual leaders of their village, dreams of the day when he will rule with fairness and kindness the way his grandfather does. His world is thrown into chaos when an evil holy man murders his grandfather to gain total rule of the village. The evil one is vanquished, but the village is destroyed. Honaw grows into a man as he leads his people on a long and harrowing journey to their new home in the fabled city of White House. Forces of men and nature lead Honaw to become the supreme spiritual leader of all the people of the basin. At White House, he faces his greatest challenge when the evil holy man of his youth returns with a band of fierce warriors to exact revenge on him and his people.

In this compelling historical tale, a young leader must rely on his faith and wisdom to stand against a malicious priest leading a brutal horde bent on death and destruction.

Editorial Reviews

Blueink Review

Following in the footsteps of Jean M. Auel (The Clan of the Cave Bear) and Orson Scott Card (The Tales of Alvin Maker), Richard E. Valdez's debut novel aims to use storytelling to illuminate a tumultuous time.

Clarion Review

A master storyteller weaves a beautiful tale from the age of Native Americans' ancestors. -
Light in the Darkness is a beautuful novel. Written in the style of a Native American folktale.

Light in the Darkness has a message for those living now. Richard Valdez is a masterful storyteller, and Light in the Darkness is a pleasure to read.

Meet the Author

Richard E. Valdez was born in Colorado Springs, CO and has lived in the southwest all his life. He earned bachelor degrees in history, English and education from Western State University in Gunnison Colorado, and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Twenty five years of teaching narrative writing at the elementary and secondary levels provided him many opportunities to develop his love of storytelling. He lives with his wife in rural Colorado.

By James B Beard aka Noodin

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“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin

Programs offered throughout New England.

Talks concerning health and wellness, seeking balance and centering, continue to be offered throughout New England.

Scheduling presentations around the New England area. Programs offer focus on various teachings given to Jim Beard aka Noodin by Elder, Larry Matrious and other Native teachers of the Algonquin people who call themselves the Anishinaabe.

Each program is designed to run for two hours and thirty minutes. They consist of a brief opening in Native Tradition, presentation of the teaching and open discussion.

Available to all age groups.  Ideal for group gatherings of ten to fifty people.. Presentations focus on various teachings shared to Jim Beard by Elder, Larry Matrious and other Native teachers of the Algonquin people who call themselves Anishinaabe. 

· How to know and work with your animal guides.  
· An Evening to Discuss Tradition that is the thread of unity.  
· How bringing all together as one is done.~ the magic of the circle 
· How to improve our connection using our animal helpers 
· How to strengthen the family using Family Story Telling  
· How Native Cultural ways can change the future  
· How to use the talking feather to create a forum for sharing 
· An Evening to Discuss the Anishinaabe Prophesies  
· An Evening to Discuss A time with an Elder.

James B Beard aka Noodin

To arrange to host a presentation please contact: Jim Beard aka Noodin ~ (603) 261-7228 or noodin@northeastcultural.com

Have a wonderful Spring & Summer season and stay safe.

Jim Beard aka Noodin

“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin

A lot is happening under the snow

A lot is happening under the snow

 

The ground is resting and getting ready to grow beautiful new life in the spring. Monica and I are getting ready for spring as well.

We are making plans to have a Native Fabric area, community gathering place, at Monica’s home in Amherst, NH.

It will consist of an area for a tiipii, a teaching lodge and a healing lodge. A garden is in the works and it will be planted as a three sister’s garden consisting of corn, beans and squash.

 

Figure 1   Layout Plan for Spring 2015

In the plan is community story telling starting in the spring. Anyone will be welcome to our fire for an evening of stories on a weekly basis. We will be having circles on a regular schedule. Crafting and other events are also being planned to offer to those interested.

Much gratitude is offered to Monica for her gracious offering of her land to make a place for programs to help the people.

Talks concerning health and wellness, seeking balance and centering, continue to be offered throughout New England.

These presentations are open to all age groups. Schools, Holistic Centers, Martial Arts Centers and individual focus groups in communities particularly benefit from these. They focus on various teachings shared to me by Elder, Larry Matrious and other Native teachers of the Algonquin people who call themselves Anishinaabe. Each program is designed to run two hours and thirty minutes. They consist of a brief opening in Native Tradition, a presentation of the topic and open discussion. Some of the topics are:

·         How to know and work with your animal guides.

·         An Evening to Discuss Tradition that is the thread of unity.

·         How bringing all together as one is done.~ the magic of the circle

·         How to improve our connection using our animal helpers

·         How to strengthen the family using Family Story Telling

·         How Native Cultural ways can change the future

·         How to use the talking feather to create a forum for sharing

·         An Evening to Discuss the Anishinaabe Prophesies

·         An Evening to Discuss A time with an Elder.

 If you have an interest in hosting a presentation or helping in the construction of our new program area please contact me. Jim Beard aka Noodin ~ (603) 261-7228 or noodin@northeastcultural.com

Have a wonderful winter season and stay safe and warm.

Jim Beard aka Noodin

 

“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin

RESPECT !

The first step to helping others !

~ M’naa den d’mowin ~ [respect]  Respect everyone, all humans and all things created. Regard each with esteem and consideration.  Allow others to believe in their own reality.

Being in the present is only a part of the answer. Understanding one’s own reality and the reality of those around us is the other critical understanding. What one understands and the way that one understands it is what builds a belief system that guides a life. It does not have to be right or wrong. It is the experience and information that makes what one believes work or not for them. So what one believes is their personal understanding. It is their reality and it does not matter whether is true or not. It is what they know to be true.

Each of us believes things a little differently than another person. We define our truth based on the input and experience we gain over our time in life. What one believes as a youth may be completely different from what one believes as an adult but it is what that person knew to be true then. Since what we believe is the way it is for us, it often leads us to dispute what others may believe because they believe based on their own input. Their belief is the truth for them.

What Native teachings have shown me is that no two of us believe exactly the same thing and that we need to learn not to judge each other’s reality or belief. It is the judging of the beliefs of one another that creates conflict and the conflict restricts the growth of the individual, family and community. Rather than judge one another it is important to respect each other’s right to believe differently. When we respect others right to believe differently we are open to grow. We are not judging so much and can have dialogue and sharing. Through the dialogue and sharing often comes growth for all who are involved.

An excerpt from: White Mocs on the Red Road ~ Walking Spirit in a Native Way

 

 

“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin

Great Shift in Consciousness

LAND OFFERED FOR THE PEOPLE !

Proposed use of site in Amherst New Hampshire for conducting Cultural Education Programs.

The programs will be freely offered, freely given support is gratefully accepted.

Happy 2015 ~

It is going to be a GReat Year! Native Fabric area in the planning for Amherst NH. Includes:

 

3 Sisters Garden

 Healing Lodge

Teaching Lodge

Tiipii.

If you would like to read more about Noodin click on this book: http://www.northeastcultural.com/white_mocs_on_the_red_road.html


“To be centered is to stand alone together” Noodin