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The Life Force: Restoring Sacred Myth

1/1/2021

Mythologium 2021 Welcomes Pegi Eyers

2021 PRESENTERS ~ PEGI EYERS

Our era calls out for a renewed recognition of the force that not only animates life, but is the spark itself: the essence that causes the seed to sprout season after season, and new beings to originate, germinate, or be born. In a world of materialism, and with the commodification of all that is alive and sentient, our society has come to take this spark for granted. But in times of looming extinction, a more grounded analysis is needed. How can we align with the “green fuse”? How have cultures across time and space paid tribute to the essence of life in perennial myths redolent with renewal and beauty?

Delving into mythologies both old and new will bring the originator force–the green mystery–back to the forefront of our consciousness where it belongs. Against all odds, the driver for the life spark continues to arise in Earth Community - including human fertility - even as Empire attacks and decimates the natural world.

Through millennia, rising and fading away, the foundation of our unique planet has always been fecundity. Join Pegi Eyers for an empowering look, through the lens of mythology, at the sacredness of life itself.

From July 30 to August 1, the 2021 Mythologium explored the theme of Myth and Healing from many viewpoints, from the foundations of the field to contemporary issues in myth.

Presentations from 50 mythologists on 18 different panels included a keynote by Dr. Dennis Patrick Slattery. Topics ranged from Mythic Healers to Healing Tales of Wonder, Healing Psyche and Soma, and many, many more. I am so grateful for the magic this community of mythologists has created~!

Learn more about the Fates & Graces team, and the annual Mythologium >HERE<

Pegi Eyers is the author of Ancient Spirit Rising:
Reclaiming Your Roots & Restoring Earth Community
an award-winning book that explores strategies for uncolonization,
recovering an ecocentric worldview, rewilding, creating a sustainable
future and reclaiming peaceful co-existence in Earth Community.
Available from Stone Circle Press or Amazon.

European Roots: A Group To Rediscover Our Indigenous Traditions with Katrina Coravos

12/1/2020

Pegi Eyers was a guest teacher for European Roots, a virtual circle hosted by Katrina Coravos from Fall 2020 to Spring 2021. "Who were the original peoples of Europe? Our textbooks often refer to them as heathens, and barbarians. The history books will tell us that the conquering of these peoples, and these ways, was in the name of religion, and the betterment of all of humanity. We are in a time to remember who we are. Knowing thyself, has been a cornerstone of most wisdom teachings throughout time. And, as European descended people, most of us do not know where we have come from, who our ancestors are, who are our people, what our traditions are. To know where we come from, gives vision for where we are to go. Without this knowledge, our root systems are not intact, our memory, and our connection with our ancestors is severed. And for many European descended people, there is a search and a quest to find a sense of spirituality, a sense of connection with the Earth and with all living beings." For more information, and to register for future offerings please go to In-Person Circles with Katrina Coravos.

Parliament of the World's Religions Toronto 2018

11/1/2020

In 2018, my collaboration "Worldviews with Ancient Roots and Modern Understanding" was accepted from hundreds of submissions by the Parliament of the World's Religions! To present at this global event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with Dr. Susana Bustos, Minaachimo-Kwe, and Dr. Sharon Mijares was an incredible opportunity. I also offered a book signing and author meet-and-greet as a vendor through Queen Books within the World Marketplace, and gave a presentation with my matrifocal/labyrinth art at the Red Tent-hosted event "Spirit Soaring: Women's Art Salon." The most diverse interfaith event on the planet marked its 125-year anniversary, by bringing together leaders and followers of more than 118 spiritual and secular traditions to pursue "global understanding, reconciliation, and change” in the world’s most culturally diverse city. In total, 8,324 individuals from 81 countries participated in the Toronto Parliament.

Enjoy the slideshow!

SLIDESHOW
ANCIENT SPIRIT RISING
AT 2018 PARLIAMENT OF THE
WORLD'S RELIGIONS TORONTO

SHIFT FROM WESTERN MIND TO ANCESTRAL MIND

10/1/2020

Webinar Series with Pegi Eyers, Hosted by Victoria Sage

In a special 3-part WISDOM BRIDGE webinar series, Pegi Eyers shared why reclaiming ancestral mind is essential to re-rooting ourselves and falling in love with the Earth again, to revere the many elements, manifestations, and creatures as sacred, and to return to peaceful co-existence and respect for all life. To be in alignment with our own heritage is to find empowerment and actualization as a true human being. Our reclaiming process also includes the re-inhabitation of place (or getting to know the unique features of our home landscape), and we have a responsibility to embrace geo-justice and the hard work of caring for and protecting the land. Pegi spoke about how an authentic self-identity can be reconstructed from old/new earth-centered societies, using the timeless values of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) as our model. Hosted by Victoria Sage on February 20, February 27 and March 5, 2020, the recordings and accompanying materials for Shift from Western Mind to Ancestral Mind are still available >HERE< !!

SESSION 1
Ancient Spirit Modern Voice ( February 20, 2020)
Ancestral wisdom for the modern world as sourced from the land
Examples of Indigeneity from cultures worldwide, including those in Old Europe
The relevance of Indigenous values to our lives today
Shifting from western thinking to ancestral mind
Nature spiritualities emerging today such as eco-mysticism and rewilding
The shift from "me" to "we," reviving Earth Community and placing nature at the center of our lives

SESSION 2
Ancestral Connection (February 27, 2020)
Genealogy and tracing our family tree, DNA testing for more in-depth exploration
Epigenetics, soul memories, historical and intergenerational trauma
Benefits of Ancestral connection
Non-linear modalities such as visions, intuitions, dream archaeology and other metaphysical
journeys to meet and consult with the Ancestors
Invoking the wisdom and guidance of the Ancestors as a part of our daily spiritual practice
Ethnoautobiography, animism, and the re-enchantment of cultural stories and landscapes
Thanking the human/other-than-human ancestors as an extension of our gratitude for Earth Community

SESSION 3
Social Justice Responsibility (March 5, 2020)
The weaving of social justice into our spiritual path
Settler-Colonial histories on Turtle Island
Acknowledging white privilege today, and current societal realities
Addressing “new age” practices such as cultural appropriation
“Giving back,” good allyship and solidarity with marginalized groups
Developing good intercultural competency skills
Respect for “the other” and peaceful coexistence, as modeled to us by First Nations

ORDER THE COURSE DOWNLOADS >HERE<

Veriditas Online Auction October 1-15, 2020

9/1/2020

Support the amazing work of Veriditas and acquire a copy of "Ancient Spirit Rising" at the same time ~! "Veriditas is dedicated to inspiring personal and planetary change and renewal through the labyrinth experience. We accomplish our mission by training and supporting labyrinth facilitators around the world, and offering meaningful events that promote further understanding of the labyrinth as a tool for personal and community transformation." Point, Click, and Bid! Access the annual online auction >here<

LAND {CULTURE} CLIMATE

8/1/2020

Pegi Eyers co-hosted the project LAND {CULTURE} CLIMATE with Youth Passageways in 2019, a webinar series that grew out of an initial call to discuss rites of passage in the era of climate change. LAND {CULTURE} CLIMATE became a process whereby participants explored the inner and outer territories of our changing landscapes, and engaged with questions that drew culture, initiation and climate change/emergency together. Determining the values that our culture both uplifts and undermines assists us in the work of initiation, and informs the passageways we undergo or facilitate to foster solidarity, sovereignty, and interdependence with the more-than-human world and each other. Pegi Eyers is currently serving on the Advisory Council for Youth Passageways.

July 22 – Mourning & Loving a Changing Landscape with Ecopsychologist Carol Koziol  >VIEW HERE<

Aug 26 – Taking Stock: Ecological & Interpersonal Culture with Brendan Clarke, Ojai Foundation  >VIEW HERE<

September 30 – Building, Bearing & Re-Incorporating with Kalani Souza, Olohana Foundation  >VIEW HERE<

Roots of Activism 2019

7/1/2020

On Sunday April 28, 2019 Pegi Eyers appeared at Roots of Activism, an Afternoon of Revolutionary Film Education and Environmental Activism with her book Ancient Spirit Rising in Toronto. This successful event was hosted by environmental activist Rachel Parent, founder of Gen-Earth and Kids Right to Know. To keep his legacy alive, Rob Stewart's award-winning film REVOLUTION was screened, followed by an engaging conversation with his parents Sandy and Brian Stewart, the producers of Shark Water Extinction. Panels of leading visionaries and youth activists dialogued on the spirit of activism, food safety and climate change. Held at the Centre for Social Innovation in the Annex in Toronto, Roots of Activism was an amazing opportunity to connect and exchange with like-minded changemakers interested in the protection of nature’s diversity, #oceanacidification, #deforestation, #overfishing, and #climatechange, and to learn about eco-organizations, activists and authors!

SLIDESHOW
Pegi Eyers with Ancient Spirit Rising at Roots of Activism,
Centre for Social Innovation, Toronto

The award-winning documentary REVOLUTION features Rob Stewart on an adventure filled with action and drama that leaves audiences around the world, at any age, inspired about how they can get involved in the fight to save our planet. Revolution is not just about the environment - it’s a film about hope and inspiration. REVOLUTION is a call-to-action with an uplifting message, that tells us it’s possible to alleviate the damage already done. It’s time for a #Revolution!

Pegi Eyers is the author of Ancient Spirit Rising: Reclaiming Your Roots & Restoring Earth Community, an award-winning book that explores strategies for social justice, uncolonization, ethnocultural identity, building land-emergent community & resilience in times of massive change.
Available from Stone Circle Press or Amazon

Durham Pagan Pride Day 2018

6/1/2020

Durham Pagan Pride Day was a huge success for Ancient Spirit Rising~! Situated in a beautiful park on the shores of Lake Ontario, this annual outdoor gathering was a great opportunity to discover local businesses, authors and artisans, network with fellow Pagans, attend rituals and workshops, make music and celebrate the harvest at Lammas. Pagan Pride Day is a chance to learn more about the Durham Pagan community, and a wide diversity of beliefs and practices.
www.durhampagans.ca

Pegi Eyers with her matrifocal art offerings, brochures on
Good Allyship, and signed copies of Ancient Spirit Rising.

All We Can Save

5/1/2020

Pegi Eyers was a Circle Leader for the monumental project and bestselling book All We Can Save. With a focus on supporting women climate leaders, activism and education, AWCS promotes the community building so important to a vibrant, resilient movement. All We Can Save: Truth, Courage and Solutions for the Climate Crisis is an anthology of provocative and illuminating essays, poetry and art from women at the forefront of the climate movement, who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions toward a just and livable future. For facilitation guides, resources and how to host your own circle, see www.allwecansave.earth/circles

EcoHealth Conference 2018

4/1/2020

Pegi Eyers participated as a sponsor and vendor with Ancient Spirit Rising at the 10th Annual EcoHealth Conference, Fleming College, Lindsay, Ontario. It was a rewarding day to meet old friends and make new ones; connect with students, teachers, environmental activists, First Nations wisdom keepers and ecology panelists; and a great opportunity to network with keynote speaker Diana Beresford-Kroeger.

Our mission is to inform and enlighten attendees about the many ways our generation is working to change the approach to viewing and interacting with the natural world. Through hands-on workshops, poster presentations and various exhibits, we inspire attendees to implement truly 'green' solutions in their everyday lives. With an Indigenous infused perspective, our conference aims to motivate students, colleagues, and community members to view our relationship with Planet Earth in new ways, and to become agents of change across social, political, and economic boundaries, both at home and around the globe.
For information on this annual event click >here<