Ellsworth W. Chytka

A passionate advocate for the land, water, animals, and indigenous people's sacred sites and burial grounds, Ellsworth Chytka has devoted much of his life to sharing Native American wisdom so that others can find spiritual balance and help restore and preserve Mother Earth. Come join this open-hearted carrier of ancestral wisdom (including the powerful sacred hoop teachings) passed down orally from generation to generation, as he offers us inspiration and guidance to help us address the crises that face us all in these challenging times.

AN EVENING LECTURE
Friday, March 23, 7pm
12WSN09P
Members: $20 / Nonmembers: $22
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Ellsworth W. Chytka
Ellsworth W. Chytka, an Ihanktonwan Lakota, is a sought-after counselor, lecturer and spiritual teacher who has spoken at the U.S. Congress, correctional facilities, religious organizations and schools around the world. Twice elected pro-tem chair of the Yankton Sioux Tribe during periods of extreme turmoil, he currently serves as the tribe's spokesperson for cultural resources and as chair of the Yankton Sioux Environmental Commission and its treaty council.

Pat Moffitt Cook, PhD

In this workshop, Pat Moffitt Cook, a pioneer in the field of indigenous sound and music healing, explores indigenous and traditional cross-cultural therapeutic techniques and sound/music repertoires. Sound and music have been used successfully in indigenous cultures throughout history to intercept illness, control pain, and aid emotional catharsis through relaxation and stimulation. In traditional cultures the conscious use of music has been proven to promote physical well-being and to create spiritual connection. In addition, in many indigenous cultures, sound plays a primary role in the death and dying process. Through experiential practices, demonstrations, dyad and group experiences and discussion, students in this workshop will investigate how sound and music are used as diagnostic tools, healing agents and connectors to spiritual domains and how each of these elements creates and constructs a dynamic healing session. An emphasis is placed on trans-cultural themes and addressing the needs of multiethnic client/patient populations.

A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday & Sunday, March 17 & 18
Saturday, 9:30am–5:30pm
Sunday, 9:30am–4:30pm
11SHH55SA19 For CEUs click here
$365 (No Member Discount)
Please call for location.
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Between the Worlds 1

Jadina Lilien

“Butterfly Against the Wind” is based on the artist/filmmaker Jadina Lilien’s impressions of being in South Dakota on the Cheyenne River Reservation. At the invitation of Tiokasin Ghosthorse (WBAI Radio in NYC: First Voices), Lilien was invited to take photographs on this reservation where he grew up. The work made during this period, a series of digital pigment prints that utilize a multimedia photographic process, is a direct result from the artist’s time spent during these visits. The photographs incorporate the time bound documented images of the romanticized Indian and the present day conditions of the reservation. There are varying degrees of adding additional painting or “mark making” to the photographs. This process at times can be almost undetectable, enabling the image to be clearly visible, or at times, selectively obscuring the image, and creating a new narrative. www.jadinalilien.com

A GALLERY OPENING
Exhibit runs October 15–November 19
Opening Reception:
Saturday, October 15, 5:30–8pm

The Stars Left Trails

Vincent Fast Horse

John Sarantos

With its unique, enchanting sound, the contemporary Native American flute has become increasingly popular, not only as a purely musical instrument, but as an ideal tool to enhance relaxation, meditation and healing. John has taught countless students,from ages 9 to 80. Most have never played an instrument before and are amazed at how simple it is to learn. We will learn basic and advanced fingering techniques that will allow us to create beautiful songs, with no knowledge of music theory needed. We will discover how easy it is to use different blowing techniques to enhance our playing and create songs that will help us bring healing and peace to ourselves and others.

Note: A high-quality $65 cedar flute will be available for $35 for registrants who pre-order one week before the class.

A WEEKLY COURSE
(4 sessions, meeting twice a week) Mondays &
Wednesdays, December 5, 7, 12 & 14, 8–10pm
11FAM08T
Members: $120 / Nonmembers: $130
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10/29, 8pm: Celebrating the Sounds of the Universe
Nacho Arimany

10/29, 8pm: The Economics of Happiness
A Film by Helena Norberg-Hadge

11/19, 8pm: Kirtan-Sacred Chanting
Thomas Amelio and special guest musician Nacho Arimany

12/10, 7pm: The Veggie Party
Divya Alter