The Long Time Academy

BONUS Part Four Practice: The Words Before All Else

Episode Summary

A thanksgiving, gratitude address read by Haudenosaunee clan mother, Mama Bear

Episode Notes

A gift to the students of the Academy from Mama Bear, Bear Clan Mother for the Mohawk Nation Council. This traditional Haudenosaunee practice expresses gratitude and empathic connection to all of creation.

Usually delivered whenever people gather to make a decision, it can also be done as an individual practice first thing in the morning - “ideally before your feet hit the floor” - or last thing at night.

With a great many thanks to Mama Bear and Michelle Schenandoah.