Welcome to Our S.H.I.F.T. Programs

Our youth reminds me of Wolves, who are strong independently, and also learn how each individual "pack" member's strengths can work together with everyone.  

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We want to inspire our Youth to be their best self.  We want them to learn awareness of nature and become aware of their impact in our Community.  We want our youth to have hope for their future and the world around them for future generations to come.  

• Developing Strong Youth
• Elements & Emotions
• Creating Community Connection
• Nuture Love For Nature
• Empowering Future Leaders
• Remembering Roots
• Design 7 Generation Dream
• K-12 Curriculum
• Life Skills
• College Prep
• College Courses

Leaders of the Pack Recognition "Love Roots"

Who, What , Where, Why, When and How? Most young adults remind me of a Mountain Lion, we see how they are finding their own way and spend more time being independent.  They are also very curious, can be impulsive and are influenced by their environment. 

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 We have to allow young adults to explore and find their own identity.  We can create a healthy and supportive environment that they know they can come back to and develop a strong sense of community.  There are many exciting experiences and also serious consequences if  individuals don't have guidance or opportunity to develop their full potential.  These resources allow them discover the world and through the support with our community connection to offer resources  to overcome challenges to help them get to the next level.

• Develop Self-Love
• Trusting Instincts
• Confident Independence
• Life Skills
• Creating Community Connection
• Respectful Relationships
• Discover Your Path
• Failure Will Happen, So Keep Going
• Remembering Roots
• Design 7 Generation Dream
• College Prep
• College Courses

Journey to Summer Solstice "Love Roots"

An Elder is a person who has grown in wisdom and has earned respect from our Community.  Let us create a space with intentional time that we bring our Elders together and honor them. For those Elders who can't easily get around, let's make intentional time to visit them in person and offer to connect them with support resources when the need arises.

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Our Turtle Circle is a once a month gathering, where we host a Potluck style meal with a planned Seasonal activity.  We also have our "Adopt an Elder" program to connect with regularly, as well as to celebrate their birthday and Winter holiday.  We coordinate a sharing circle to listen to what support our Elders may need and connect them with Community resources to help, which may include rides to appointments, buy groceries, move the lawn, etc.

• 13 Moon Turtle Circle (Monthly)
• Creating Community Connection
• Remembering Roots
• Adopt an Elder
• Sharing Circle
• Legacy Reflection

Annual Honor Our Elders  "Love Roots"

Welcome our Women relatives of all ages, who gather and share their journey.  We plan regular events to connect, uplift and empower each other in our Women's Bear Circle.

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Those with the role of a woman may relate to our Bear relative, who is often courageous, confident, nurturing and can be a fierce protector when needed to be.  

We can learn and share ways to help each other throughout all the stages of life, while having fun too!  We can learn how to accept our differences and find ways to become a better version of ourself, and in return, this will bring balance in other areas of our life. We all deserve to develop connection outisde of our profession and expectations the world tries to limit us by, and find ways to live more meaningful lives.

• Quarterly Retreat 
• New Moon Set Intentions/Manifest
• Full Moon Reflect/Let Go/Heal 

Let's celebrate together to honor our Mother Earth and all of the women who have helped shape us in our lives. We invite you to join us and share connection with community at our 

Annual event:

Honor Our Mother's Day "Love Roots"

Welcome our Men relatives of all ages, who gather and share their journey.  We plan regular events to connect, uplift and empower each other in our Men's Raven Circle.

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Those with the role of a man may relate to our Raven relative, often are wise, observant, can also be outspoken at times as an individual and may have the ability to influence or teach us important information from another perspective.  How they take flight into the world is different for each individual, some may prefer to be solo, some maybe misunderstood, others can be offensive or challenge us, but many also enjoy working together too.  

We can learn how to accept our differences and find ways to become a better version of ourself, and in return, this will bring balance in other areas of our life.  We all deserve to develop connection outisde of our profession and expectations the world tries to limit us by, and find ways to live more meaningful lives.

• Quarterly Retreat 
• New Moon Set Intentions/Manifest
• Full Moon Reflect/Let Go/Heal 

Let's celebrate together to honor our Creator and all of the Men who have helped shape us in our lives. We invite you to join us and share connection with community at our 

Annual event:

Honor Our Father's Day "Love Roots"

Welcome our Two-Spirit relatives who gather and share their journey.  We plan regular events to connect, uplift and empower each other in our inclusive Hummingbird Circle.  

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Those who identify with the role of Two-Spirit, may connect with Hummingbirds, for they are unique, expressive, represent a full spectrum of vibrant colors and are fluid to their environment.  I see hummingbirds as a Universal way to connect with everyone without defining "gender" as one dimension; and this can teach us acceptance, love and appreciate an individual's soul, which reflects their true essence.  

We can learn how to accept our differences and find ways to become a better version of ourself, and in return, this bring balance in other areas of our life. We all deserve to develop connection outisde of our profession and expectations the world tries to limit us by, and find ways to live more meaningful lives.

• Quarterly Retreat 
• New Moon Set Intentions/Manifest
• Full Moon Reflect/Let Go/Heal 

Let's celebrate together with our Two-Spirit relatives and honor their significant contribtuions to our lives.  We invite you to join us and share connection with community at our 

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• Two-Spirit Pride (Love is Love) "Love Roots"

Every person and all genders are welcome!  We pride ourselves to be a safe zone for our Two Spirit LGBTQIA+ relatives. 

We respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.  Learn more about Human RIghts Allies/Safe Zone Program to be respectful and be accepting. 

We recommend viewing the Healer Stones animated movie about a Hawaiian Legend and learn about the history of 4  Medicine people who are honored for their gifts.  

(*We also offer space to host private events*)

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We invite everyone in our Community to join us for two meaningful times per year.  Let's celebrate our New Year to reconnect in the Spring, and share our gifts from Harvest as we prepare for our Winter.

S.H.I.F.T. Spring Renewal 3/21

S.H.I.F.T. Winter Gratitude 12/21

(*We also offer space to host private events*)

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We invite everyone in our Community to attend these evening events throughout the year.

"Sound of Haiti" Evening Gala Events:

• Soup Joumou 01/24 or 01/25
• Kompa Revolution 5/18
• Rara No Limits 7/20
• Mambo Inan 8/14 to 8/18
• Dessaline Royale 10/20
• Battle of Vertières 11/16

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We invite everyone from all directions to join and celebrate life together.  We respect everyone's personal Spiritual belief and unique Cultural customs and traditions.

The 4 Directions philosophy stems from the spiritual Medicine Wheel teachings, and applies to how we  relate to everything and our natural world, how we have a relationship  with ourselves:, with each other, the dimensions of realms that are  physical, spiritual, emotional, how we relate to time, the elements, the  seasons, the directions, and cycles of nature, etc.  It allows us to  better understand how everything is interconnected and how everything is intended to be in balance.

Our Annual benefit fundraiser celebrates our unique cultural traditions as the closing reception of our Annual retreat with our:  

"4 Directions Solidarity" 

Art & Fashion Show June 22

• We are also preparing to launch our Podcast!

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We offer monthly, quarterly (Seasonal) and Annual Community Events that are available as both in-person and virtual experiences.

• S.H.I.F.T. Community Events
• S.H.I.F.T. Quarterly Workshops
• S.H.I.F.T. Seasonal Retreats
• S.H.I.F.T. Annual Conference

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We invite you connect with Mother Nature and help you reconnect with your individual roots in our land.  We offer Seasonal ways to connect in our Community and learn ways to incorporate in you home too.  We organize our "Hike with Purpose" series, with our Community Wisdom Keepers, who will share their knowledge of the area around us, and our sacred responsibility to our Natural world. 

• Stewardship & Natural Preservation
• Cultrual Resilence & Preservsation
• Cultural Burns
• Restoration
• Permaculture
• Gardening
• Seed Preservation
• Food Security & Food Sovereignty 
• Gather & Share
• Recipes 
• Cook 

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S.H.I.F.T. Roots, Traditions & TEK

We provide workshops with skilled Culture Bearers who share their combined traditional knowledge with modern innovation.

• Traditional Medicine
• Cultural Traditional TEK
• Modern Technology