Native American Institute of
The Hudson River Valley
The Hudson River Valley
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Native American Institute of
The Hudson River Valley
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What is NAIHRV The Institute will support and carry out research and educational activities promoting awareness of Native American culture and experience. The intention of the Institute and its members is to research and disseminate accurate information and historical fact concerning the European encounter with the First Nations and the history of these nations before and after that encounter. The Institute is not a political entity, and will not engage in public controversy, nor support nor lend its name to any form of political activity or advocacy. Although it is possible that information or historical data developed by the Institute may be available to or be used by an advocacy or political organization, this in no way implies endorsement of a particular cause by the Native American Institute. The Institute will remain true to its mission of doing research, providing education, increasing awareness, and discerning historical truth. ----- Be sure to check out our Articles page for new information. ----- NAIHRV Calendar of Upcoming Events Mark your calendar with theses upcoming events and plan to join in: August 9: Mabee Farm Early Technology Day, Mabee Farm Rotterdam Junction, NY, Time: TBA September 13: Fort Crailo Historic Day, Rensselear, NY, Time: TBA
2008 Calendar of Sweat lodges, Ceremonies, and Gatherings with Carl Big Heart
June 21-22:
Solstice sweat lodges, Ashokan Field Campus in Olivebridge, NY.
July 21-25 or
extended period of July 21-27: Circle of Purification & Renewal.
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY. For more information and to register, go to
www.eomega.org or call 800.944.1001
July 25-27:
Experiencing Life as Living Ceremony. Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY.
July 21-27:
Intensive 7-day retreat combining above circles into one extended opportunity
for purification and renewal. Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY.
August 28-September 1: Labor Day Gathering, Field Campus in Olivebridge, NY. Arrive Thursday evening or come for any or all of the gathering. Sweat lodges, Women's lodge, moon lodge, primitive skills, classes, activities for children and teens, teachings, ceremony, music, bon fires, connecting with friends new and old.
European Fall gatherings in Holland (Oct. 11, 12 and 18, 19) , Belgium (Oct. 4,5) and Ireland (23-26, 31, Nov. 1). For information, contact Tessa for Holland/Belgium at oorsprong(AT)hetnet(DOT)nl and Tom for Ireland at tom.lane(AT)ascendant(DOT)ie
November 22-23: Sweat lodge weekend, with sweat lodge on Saturday. Arrive by 10:00 AM to begin ceremony with lighting the sacred fire. Talking circle Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Solstice Sweat Lodges, June 21-22 with Carl Big Heart Ashokan Field Campus, Olivebridge, NY And Carl's Omega Workshops July 21-25 & July 25-27 Sweat Lodge Information The sweat lodge ceremony is an ancient ceremony of prayer and purification. On Saturday and Sunday mornings well gather around 10 for a period of preparation and prayer, to build the fire and place the stones in a sacred way. Well enter the lodge around 1:00. Come one or both days.
Eat lightly or fast prior to the lodge and drink plenty of water. It is recommended that, while in the lodge, men wear shorts and women wear a light cotton dress or skirt and top which covers shoulders, chest and knees. Bring two towels and warm clothes to change into afterwards, and drinking water.
The feast which follows the lodge is an integral part of the ceremony and one we provide for together. So please bring nourishing food, prepared ahead of time. Please bring your own plates, utensils and serving utensils. As Big Heart reminds us, the food we prepare in love is shared with those who have supported one another's prayers this day and joined with you in prayers of the heart, as well as being an offering to Spirit. We will wait to begin the feast until elders and firekeepers have arrived, and the Spirit plate has been offered and prayed over together.
Please remember that the lodge starts the moment you commit to go to the ceremony and can have active effects in your life for an extended period after the day of the ceremony. It would be a good idea to set aside 5 or 10 minutes each day between now and the sweat lodge to reflect on why you are attending this ceremony. Look inside and acknowledge the parts of yourself that respond to the call of a sweat lodge.
Carl Big Heart focuses on building bridges between the worlds wisdom traditions and on healing the relationship between humankind and all living beings. Through healing ceremony with the Sacred Pipe, the Sweat Lodge and children's blessings, as well as giving in-depth talks, he seeks to connect us with our own living Earth roots. His work regularly takes him to Holland, Belgium and the Republic of Ireland
To bring true, effective and lasting healing to the Sacred Hoop of Life, we must join together in one prayer of the heart and flow into unified Spirit. Laying aside our attachment to beliefs, we move beyond form into universal synthesis. We are Spirit in the flesh. God is the Life living Itself within each of us. -- Carl Big Heart
Donations Carl Big Heart works by donation. As always, we are asked to be generous as to support the important and valuable work of our elders.
A separate donation will be collected to cover our expenses for firewood, travel expenses, and basic supplies. Please be as generous as you can. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Land Use Fee and lodging/camping An $11 land use fee will be collected for the Field Campus at Ashokan. Camping is an additional $10. Dorm beds in Lakeside lodge is an additional $15. General Contact Information:
Ruth Kenrick 845-626-2425 Lodging Reservations: Natalie Little Crow soulflowergirl(AT)gmail(DOT)com
NY Directions to Ashokan:
Take Kingston Exit 19 from Thruway (I87) and follow the sign to Route 28 West / Pine Hill (quick right after the toll). If coming from Ellenville or Rhinebeck, go west at the cloverleaf intersection of Routes 209 and 28. Continue on Route 28 West for 11.5 miles to the hamlet of Shokan. Turn left at Winchells Pizza (red building on left) onto Reservoir Road. (Also, an arrow sign on your right for Olivebridge 4 Miles points left for Reservoir Road.) Cross the Ashokan Reservoir Bridge and continue to the stop sign. Turn left at the stop sign onto Monument Road. This is just after passing between stone buildings on the bridge. This road bears downhill to the right and by staying to the right you will merge with route 28A. You will immediately enter the complex of buildings for the Ashokan Reservoir. Within this complex you will arrive at the intersection of 28 A and Beaverkill Road. Turn left onto Beaverkill Road, go aprox 2 miles and turn right into the Ashokan main entrance. Inside the entrance take the first right and follow it to the large parking lot which is at the bottom of the first hill.
Registration for the weekend is in the Pewter Shop at the bottom of the sweat lodge hill. Signs will be on the road to guide you. Please park in the designated area. Food and belongings can be left in this building. Carl's workshops at the Omega Institute. These are absolutely magical times to spend with Carl and the forces of love. Please check the Omega website for details: www.eomega.org July 21 to 25, a five day class: Circle of Purification and Renewal July 25 to 27, a weekend class: Living your Life as Ceremony
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