Emerging Vision

Stewarding an indigenous peacemaking culture and relational systems thinking at Roots to Sky Sanctuary, serving as a model to regenerate Western culture.

The vision is stewarded by the BIPOC partners and community of Roots to Sky Sanctuary with Native American fellows and elders.

• Integrated non-appropriated programming, rituals, culture, meals, music, dance, celebrations to root indigenous values into Western culture.
• A permanent wigwam serving the local community
• Stewarded by Native American peacemaking principles and relational systems thinking
• Meeting and welcome place for Indigenous-led gatherings and ceremonies
• Governance, communication, mediation, peacemaking practices, models and agreements developed, facilitated and stewarded by the Indigenous community and Roots to Sky Sanctuary, to root Indigenous values into Western culture.

What is peacemaking? Peacemaking is an ancient social practice embedded within Indigenous and non-Western societies. It is a process for solving problems and building community, bringing people together to connect from our deepest values and our best selves.

Location

125-acre BIPOC-owned retreat in Oakland, Maryland, Roots to Sky Sanctuary.

Examples of Integration

• Morning, night rituals
• Conflict resolution and mediation using peacemaking, in the wigwam
• Peacemaking education and training
• Farm to table food practices and rituals
• Seasonal celebrations