OUR HOPE 4 DETAINEES PETITION IS LIVE - LINK ON OUR COMMUNITY PAGE
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OUR HOPE 4 DETAINEES PETITION IS LIVE - LINK ON OUR COMMUNITY PAGE 〰️
Welcome to Kinship Village
In a world that seems to be increasingly divided and isolated we are reconnecting. Through community events, volunteerism and education we bring people together. To appreciate, protect and learn from the world around us.
We embrace the joy, empathy and compassion that is the human spirit. The spirit that connects us all regardless of race, religion or culture. We know that the Earth is not a “thing” to be exploited. We honor our planet as the Giver of Life.
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In partnership with Mindful Kindful Youniversity Kinship Village is proud to present “The Eternal Song” in Santa Maria
The Eternal Song is a cinematic journey through timeless lands and their Indigenous cultures. Voices from around the world and across generations call us to witness the deep, ongoing scars of colonization on lands and peoples, and the healing that comes through ancestral wisdom. Entrusted with medicine stories, we grapple with colonial legacies, intergenerational trauma, our own fragmentation and culture of separation.
The film reveals how modernity severs our connection to nature, each other, and the ancestral realm, while feeding us empty promises of salvation, unlimited consumption and economic growth, and individual happiness. As we are drawn into the intricate web of kinship and honoring the living presence of Mother Earth, we awaken a remembrance. A sacred dance comes to life and we begin to hear the eternal song of Life itself, calling us back to belonging.
We’re excited to be working with Dee. If you haven’t met her here’s a quick introduction:
Dee DiGioia (di JOY uh), founder of Mindful Kindful YOUniversity, is a Certified Therapeutic Sound Practitioner, HealthRhythms® Drumming Wellness Facilitator, Mindfulness-Meditation Teacher, Grief Educator, and Nature Connection Guide (Shinrin Yoku–Forest Bathing).
With over 40 years of training and experience in education and holistic healing arts—including extensive studies across additional healing modalities—Dee is passionate about sharing the skills and practices that became her lifeline while navigating depression, burnout, and recovery from complex trauma. By integrating simple yet powerful practices into daily life, she guides others to meet life’s challenges with greater ease and to transform their lives into harmony with their own true nature.
We have work to do:
These are the projects and programs we’ll be launching in the near future. Please contact us for more information!
Kinship Urban Garden & Vegetable Exchange
An initiative to encourage people to plant back (and front) yard gardens and a community for gardeners to exchange or donate their bounty.
KV Voices
Let’s get together and make some noise. A joyful celebration of all the blessings of life and nature. All ages and voices encouraged. The more of us there are the better we sound!
KV-V2
A unique approach to encouraging support for and participation in the important work of our community volunteers.
KV Language & Cultural Exchange
Diversity is the greatest strength of our community. This program is committed to breaking down the barriers and celebrating the unique cultures of the Central Coast.
There’s plenty of work to be done. If you’d like to be a part of the creation of any of these projects please reach out for more information!
In the midst of darkness, Be the Light
In the midst of chaos, Be the Calm
In the midst of hate, Be Love
In a world caught in the throes of confusion and deception step away from the masses.
We’re standing on the precipice of history.
Hold tight in one hand the guiding Light of Truth and in the other the Banner of Peace.
Hold fast, be strong my friends…
Brett Stoltey/Scenes From the Corner of My Eye
I discovered Nahko and Medicine for the People 10 years ago. Their message about the struggles of America’s Indigenous people in modern society led directly to Kinship Village. Listening to their message I came upon the realization that while I'm not indigenous to wherever I happen to be I am rooted to the Earth and related to everything She supports. Much later I was introduced to Four Arrows. He taught me the Indigenous Worldview. Working through his CAT-FAWN process I realized that I needed to find a way to help bring People together with each other and Mother Earth. Kinship Village is my expression of that realization.