This is the beautiful space where our new human culture will begin.
In South Minneapolis, near the American Indian Center, is a small grassy triangle of land. It's owned by the state, and is surrounded by a chain-link fence on three sides. There is a wonderful mural right next to it, on the retaining wall for the ramp onto Highway 55.
This is the logo I designed for the WHealthy Human Village*
The turtle is Mother Earth.
At the center of her shell is a Medicine Wheel, representing the teachings of the four directions and the four colors of humankind. It is placed in the center of our village, representing coming together as one human family, and living in balance with the elements of earth, air, fire, and water.
Surrounding the center are three dwelling-structures. A Ger (or "Yurt"), a Tipi, and a Hoop-house.
These are the three structures we will be living inside, beginning January 20, 2012.
The Ger will be a space for a community library, teach-ins, meetings and discussions.
The Tipi will have fire, food, tea, crafts, company, and conversation.
The Hoop-house will be a place for movement, healing-arts, and, in the spring, growing seedlings.
The Red Archway represents a welcome to all our relations, to the community, and to new connections.
The turtle is moving. This "Village" is intentionally nomadic. If we are asked to leave one location by "authorities", we will first ask the community for support in allowing us to stay. If our structures are threatened with removal, we will choose a new location for our Village, and resume our practice in community life. We believe this will help us reach new communities and grow our movement. Perhaps more Villages will emerge in other parts of the city. Or in the suburbs. Or in the country.
Across Turtle Island to our brothers and sisters in other lands.
The way we have been living is insane. It is time to begin again.
We are here to reclaim our right to shelter and warmth.
We are here to rescue the traditional knowledge that has been stolen and lost.
We are here to remember how to live in balance with the earth.
We are here to be of service to one another, and learn how to work together as one people, living in one place. We are here to remember how to be family.
The turtle is Mother Earth.
At the center of her shell is a Medicine Wheel, representing the teachings of the four directions and the four colors of humankind. It is placed in the center of our village, representing coming together as one human family, and living in balance with the elements of earth, air, fire, and water.
Surrounding the center are three dwelling-structures. A Ger (or "Yurt"), a Tipi, and a Hoop-house.
These are the three structures we will be living inside, beginning January 20, 2012.
The Ger will be a space for a community library, teach-ins, meetings and discussions.
The Tipi will have fire, food, tea, crafts, company, and conversation.
The Hoop-house will be a place for movement, healing-arts, and, in the spring, growing seedlings.
The Red Archway represents a welcome to all our relations, to the community, and to new connections.
The turtle is moving. This "Village" is intentionally nomadic. If we are asked to leave one location by "authorities", we will first ask the community for support in allowing us to stay. If our structures are threatened with removal, we will choose a new location for our Village, and resume our practice in community life. We believe this will help us reach new communities and grow our movement. Perhaps more Villages will emerge in other parts of the city. Or in the suburbs. Or in the country.
Across Turtle Island to our brothers and sisters in other lands.
The way we have been living is insane. It is time to begin again.
We are here to reclaim our right to shelter and warmth.
We are here to rescue the traditional knowledge that has been stolen and lost.
We are here to remember how to live in balance with the earth.
We are here to be of service to one another, and learn how to work together as one people, living in one place. We are here to remember how to be family.
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