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Stories • Prophecies • Instructions • Teachings • Music • Waterfalls & River Swimming • Sacred Fire
Storytelling Festival 2024 ~ Storytelling lights the fire of hope!
"It was a privilege and an honor to attend the Center for Sacred Studies Storytelling Festival at the Waterfall House. Every storyteller held my attention and piqued my curiosity for more! Meeting Jyoti Ma and Louisa Teish who I listen to on Morher Earth Delegation calls was definitely a highlight in addition to the gift of Peter Yarrow sing with Bethany. I feel truly blessed to have participated in this event and thank you.
With deep respect,
P.C."
Fri, May 31st, 12:00 pm - Sun, June 2nd, 2:00 pm + Late Night
Waterfall House
256 W Fulton Rd West Fulton NY 12194
All donations appreciated.
If you can’t attend, your donation of $250 will bring an edited version of the festival to you, which you can share with your family.
Questions? Email at centerforsacredstudies@gmail.com
The Mother Earth gave Her sacred gift of storytelling to the Original Peoples in the beginning days. These creation stories and stories that also prophesize and instruct have been passed down through the generations. These stories provide a tapestry of The Story of our existence.
They share the bigger picture of Mother Earth’s story and how all has evolved. We invite you to enter with us into this very sacred space and ceremonial time where traditional storytellers will share the stories that will help us walk through these challenging times. As Grandmother Luisah Teish says, “We must re-inspirit the art of storytelling. Our children must learn to sit still and listen. The story is important in their instruction.”
In that spirit, she offered this prayer.
Grandmother Luisah Teish is a delegate of the Mother Earth Delegation. She is a teacher, dancer, storyteller, and high priestess. She is Iyanifa and Oshun Chief living in the United States. She will be with us in New York!!
As many of you know the Mother Earth Delegation has tirelessly walked out the instructions that the Mother Earth is giving them. These instructions are a response to these times. This gathering will be a moment to bring the support this movement needs to continue strong for us all!!
And you are a part of that!
We are asking for a $250 donation for entry. Each entry a vote for protecting the sacred territories and cultures that are sustaining life for this planet. Truly it is your moment to step into this movement and support our Original Peoples in this work. For those that can’t offer this level of support, we are working to create a way that will allow your participation in other ways.
This is a gathering for all!! A time to unite all nations as we continue to stand up for and with Mother Earth. We are in a time of critical choice. Make your choice be one that is investing in the future of generations to come. This is a time to deeply listen! And the instruction for each of us is held in these traditional stories.
All donations appreciated.
If you can’t attend, your donation of $250 will bring an edited version of the festival to you, which you can share with your family.
Questions? Email at centerforsacredstudies@gmail.com
Storytellers & Musicians
,Luisah Teish, Iyanifa and Oshun chief (USA)
Randy Lays Bad, Oglala Sioux Tribe (Turtle Island)
Elin Teilus, Sámi (Sápme, Sweden)
Steven T. Newcomb, Shawnee Lenape (Turtle Island)
Kurikindi, Sumae Causai (Kichua Nation, Ecuador)
Mama Edie McLoud Armstrong - Residing on the ancestral lands of the Council of Three Fires (Odawa, Ojibwe, Potawatomi)
Jyoti Ma, Elder, USA
Bonga, Master Haitian Drummer
Bethany Yarrow, Song Keeper & Earth Activist
Peter Yarrow, Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Record Producer,
"Peter, Paul and Mary"
Event Details
Waterfall House
256 W Fulton Rd West Fulton NY 12194
Tour of Lotsi'tsison Skywomans Forever Farm, 3992 NY-30, Middleburgh, NY 12122 5.7 Miles. (8 minutes by car between the two locations).
DATES & TIMES
May 31st - June 2nd. Friday: 12pm - 6pm • Saturday: 9am - 6pm • Sunday 9am - 2pm
+ Late Night
Spontaneous songs and storytelling at the Sacred Fire after dinner at night!
Free PARKING
Portable Bathrooms with washing stations Available
DONATION PASS & INFO
Donation Pass: $250
(Sliding scale donation pass available to locals and individuals who may benefit from a more flexible payment structure.)
We are happy to offer free admission to children under 12 who are accompanied by an adult. We kindly remind visitors that children must be accompanied by an adult in the Waterfalls and river area.
For teens aged 12-17, we offer a reduced suggested donation of half the regular amount. Please note that teens must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the Waterfalls and river area.
Calling all Haudenosaunee youth!
We are offering free attendance to the Storytelling Festival for Haudenosaunee youth!
All donations appreciated.
If you can’t attend, your donation of $250 will bring an edited version of the festival to you, which you can share with your family.
Questions? Email at centerforsacredstudies@gmail.com
Where to stay nearby!
See links to nearby hotels, motels and Airbnb's. Additionally, links to campsite options and restaurants.
Max V. Shaul Campground (one mile down the road)
There are several farm stands and a general store a few miles away, Scrumpy Ewe Cidery, Panther Creek Arts, and the Sap Bush Country Store and Café just up the hill in West Fulton. Mustang Valley, a wild mustang sanctuary and rescue center, is just down the road. Nearby hikes include Looking Glass Pond and Vroman's Nose, among many others.
Feel free to contact us with any questions at centerforsacredstudies@gmail.com
Schedule of the Events
Waterfall House
256 W Fulton Rd West Fulton NY 12194
Stories • Prophecies • Instructions • Teachings • Music • Waterfalls & River Swimming • Sacred Fire
Spontaneous songs and storytelling at the Sacred Fire after dinner at night!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY - May 31st
12pm noon - 1pm
- Opening Ceremony at the Sacred Fire with Lotsi'tsison Forever Farm Family, Luisah Teish, Iyanifa and Oshun chief (USA).
- Traditional welcoming into territory ceremony Lotsi'tsison Forever Farm Family Youth
1:30pm-2:30pm Storyteller Lotsi'tsison Forever Farm Family
2:30pm-3:30pm Celebration of Life
3:30pm-3:45pm Break
3:45pm-4pm Music - Bonga & Peter & Bethany Yarrow
4pm-5pm Storyteller Luisah Teish, Iyanifa and Oshun chief (USA).
5pm-5:30pm Closing prayer at the sacred fire with Steven T. Newcomb, Shawnee Lenape (Turtle Island)
6pm Break
Spontaneous songs and storytelling at the Sacred Fire after dinner at night!
SATURDAY - June 1st
8am Break
9:30am-10am Opening prayer at sacred fire with Randy Lays Bad, Oglala Sioux Tribe (Turtle Island)
10am-11am Storyteller Kurikindi, Sumae Causai (Kichua Nation, Ecuador)
11am-noon Storyteller Randy Lays Bad, Oglala Sioux Tribe (Turtle Island)
Noon-12:30pm Noon prayer at sacred fire with Kurikindi, Sumae Causai (Kichua Nation, Ecuador)
12:30pm-1:45pm Break
2pm-3pm Storyteller Elin Teilus, Sámi (Sápme, Sweden)
3pm-4pm Storyteller Bonga, Master Haitian Drummer
4pm-4:30pm Music Elin Teilus, Sámi (Sápme, Sweden)
5pm-5:30pm Closing prayer at sacred fire with Bonga, Master Haitian Drummer
6pm Break
Spontaneous songs and storytelling at the Sacred Fire after dinner at night!
SUNDAY - June 2nd
8am Break
9:30am-10am Open prayer at sacred fire with Mama Edie McLoud Armstrong - Residing on the ancestral lands of the Council of Three Fires (Odawa, Ojibwe, Potawatomi) & Luisah Teish, Iyanifa and Oshun chief (USA).
10am-11am Storyteller Steven T. Newcomb, Shawnee Lenape (Turtle Island)
11am-11:15pm Break
11:15am-12:15pm Storyteller Mama Edie McLoud Armstrong - Residing on the ancestral lands of the Council of Three Fires (Odawa, Ojibwe, Potawatomi)
12:15-12:45pm Music - Lotsi'tsison Forever Farm Family
1pm-2pm Closing ceremony at the sacred fire with All delegates & Lotsi'tsison Forever Farm Family
THIS IS A DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE EVENT. NO DOGS AllOWED.
