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Welcome to our March Newsletter!
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Marked by the Vernal Equinox, the first days of Spring are upon us, symbolizing reset and rebirth with the return of the light, the warming of days, and the awakening of Nature.
For many Native American cultures, Spring is the time to honor the land, the plants that will soon begin to grow, and the cycle of life and renewal.
Many symbols associated with life and fertility play an important role, including eggs, rabbits, flowers, and seeds.
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​The rabbit symbolizes abundance and fertility to the Native peoples of North America and is also recognized for its speed and cleverness. In Native American Culture, the rabbit symbolizes the ability to let go of our deepest fears and focus on the good in our lives.
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Native American Rabbit Symbology
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2025 is the Year of the Snake!
The Year of the Snake has started, and its energy is about renewal and regeneration. The snake or serpent is most commonly associated with intelligence, resilience, and love. Snakes have many meanings in Native American Culture, including fertility, rebirth, healing, and the underworld. And this year is expected to be a positive transformation as people slither into new beginnings - if they’re willing to move on.
We at Spirit of the Wind are definitely moving on and embracing the new year with a new administration that started on January 1st, bringing changes and a new era of possibilities for our organization.
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Happy New Year from Walking Eagle, Gentle Springs, and Spirit of the Wind!
We hope everyone is having a great year with the Creator's blessings.
Our hearts and thoughts are with our friends and families affected by the extreme fires in the Los Angeles area. We keep them in our prayers every day!
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Walking Eagle and Gentle Springs
A Message from Spirit of the Wind
Spirit of the Wind's Mission is to preserve and promote Native American Culture, Values, and Traditions through strong Community support and our growing role in the Community over the last forty years.
We are here to serve our Community, and it is with the much appreciated help from our Community that we are able to organize, coordinate, and facilitate Native American and Indigenous Educational Activities and Purification Ceremonies with the intention of supporting and guiding participants in the restoration and strengthening of their wellness.
Daniel Pruett (Cloud Eagle)
We are going through some core changes in our administration, and due to unforeseen circumstances, two of our activities will not happen this year: the Vision Quest and the Traditional Family Dance (we don’t use the word Sund@nce due to copyright restrictions).
Walking Eagle (Jack Thom Sr.) and Gentle Springs (Barbara Humiston) are in good health and spirits, and we all look forward to serving our Community through our year-round activities that include:
• Monthly Public Sweat Lodges, where everybody is invited and welcome to participate;
• Private Sweat Lodges for groups;
• Native American Drum Circles;
• Arts & Crafts events and workshops;
• Thanksgiving Dinner in November;
• Traditional Spirit of the Wind Christmas Party in December.
Through our activities, we keep the Native American Culture alive.
One of our main goals for 2025 is to include the children in our events, which will be named "Spirit of the Wind for Kids", where they will learn more about our Culture and leave a positive legacy for future generations.
We thank you for your always-present support and wish you a joyful and prosperous New Year with the blessings of the Creator.
Aho! 🪶
Daniel Pruett (Cloud Eagle)
President/CEO, Spirit of the Wind
January 1, 2025.
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Email: contact@spiritofthewind.org
Merry Christmas from Walking Eagle
and Spirit of the Wind!
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​We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with the blessings of Creator.
May your season be filled with warmth and laughter, and Hope be your gift throughout the New Year.
The true joy of Christmas is not found in what we receive but in what we give!
May we cherish the gift of life, hold the beauty of the world close to our hearts, embrace the Spirit of Peace on Earth, and extend it to all our friends, families, and every living being, for we are all one, arising from the same divine spark of Grand Father’s Light!​​
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Merry Christmas from Walking Eagle
Happy Winter Solstice 2024!
The Winter Solstice - A Time for Gratitude and Reflection:
On the Winter Solstice, the Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, resulting in the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere. For many Indigenous Peoples, the Winter Solstice is a time to turn inward and reflect on how our actions impact the world around us.
We depend on our relationships with water, air, fire, soil, and all living things, as they coexist with and are impacted by us. Let’s use the Winter Solstice opportunity to practice Gratitude, reflect, and remember our Sacred connection to all living things.
May the longest night and the shortest day bring rest to your mind
and soul, I pray.
May you find guidance and discover peace as the cycle of light
gradually increases.
Sunset on Gualala Point, California
Embrace the magic of darkness, and breathe deeply in the chill and air shift.
May you always be blessed with the light from within, and may well-being be yours as the new cycle begins.
Peace and blessings from the Spirit of the Wind family!
Aho! 🪶
Daniel Pruett (Cloud Eagle)
December 21, 2024.