13 indigenous grandmothers meeting in new york

A number of indigenous cultures have foretold a time when humanity, our future, and the earth itself were at stake--due to human folly. In a typical fairy tale, folk legend, and in our hopes and dreams, at such a time "a hero" would come forth to save us.

But suppose the hero wasn't a knight in shining armor, or all-seeing officers at an omnipotent military command central--no, suppose that the hero, or heroes, came from every corner of the earth, spoke eight languages and represented thirteen different traditions. Some traditions portray them as thirteen grandmothers, indigenous healers, called forth by dreams and prophecy to join together in prayer for the earth and its people.

There is in fact a counsel of thirteen elder wise women-- called the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. They have circled the globe, meeting with the Dalai Lama, leading healing ceremonies and prayer circles in India, Nepal, the Amazon, Alaska, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Last week they came to New York C

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The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers

The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers

represents a global alliance of prayer, education and a healing of our Mother Earth, all Her inhabitants, all the children and for the next sju generations.

”We företräda a global alliance of prayer, education and healing for our Mother Earth, all Her inhabitants, all the children, and for the next seven generations to komma. We are deeply concerned with the unprecedented destruction of our Mother Earth and the destruction of indigenous ways of life. We believe the teachings of our ancestors will light our way through an uncertain future. We look to further our vision through the realization of projects that skydda our diverse cultures: lands, medicines, language and ceremonial ways of prayer and through projects that utbilda and nurture our children.”

THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF THIRTEEN INDIGENOUS GRANDMOTHERS

In the autumn of 2004 the Grandmothe

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Agnes Baker Pilgrim

13 Grandmothers

Grandma Aggie was one of 13 indigenous women from cultures around the world who founded the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers in October, 2004. Grandma Aggie served as Council Chair for over ten years.

The Grandmothers are both women of prayer and women of action. Their traditional ways link them with the forces of the earth. Their solidarity with one another creates a web to balance the injustices wrought from an imbalanced world, a world disconnected from the fundamental laws of nature and the original teachings based on a respect for all of life.

“We are at the threshold. We are going to see change. If we can create the vision in our heart, it will spread. As women of wisdom, we cannot be divided. As bringers of light, we have no choice but to join together.”
  – We’Moon 2009 Calendar: At the Crossroads, dedicated to the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers.

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