“HEALING THE HEART AND HONORING THE WARRIOR”
Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, October 31, 2009

A one day (optional 2nd day) Native American Healing Retreat for Veterans and families. Combat Veterans welcome.

This is a free day long retreat using Native American Healing models and ceremonies for healing trauma, depression, rage and isolation. Light meals provided, potluck on Sat. evening.

On August 7th, 8th and 9th of 2009, Healing Winds produced the 4th Annual American Indian Pow Wow in Stephentown, New York.

A “WIPING THE TEARS CEREMONY” was conducted for all Veteran’s as part of the weekend honoring our warriors and their families. This ceremony was shared with the community to witness and facilitate deeper healing for our Veterans so that a healing process could replace grief, depression and isolation. There were many Veterans and loved ones who were very moved and inspired by this ceremony and prayer for healing.

Requests were made to conduct this ceremony again to assist, support and facilitate this sacred healing process for our Veterans, Warriors and their families. These and other traditional prayers and healing ceremonies will be conducted on October 24th and October 31st of 2009.

An optional Sunday half day workshop and ceremony will be offered for those wanting to stay overnight or come on Sunday for half day.

The White Eagle Sanctuary, a Native American Healing and Wellness Center and Healing Winds, a Native American Educational and Cultural Organization are producing and hosting this very special
Veteran’s Healing Retreat. There will be traditional prayers, talking circles and ceremonies conducted by traditional medicine men.

James Etsitty, Jr. a Navajo Medicine Man and Jake Singer, a traditional Navajo Sundancer and pipe carrier and Executive Director of WALK WITH WARRIORS, a national Veteran’s organization. Jake is also a combat Vietnam Veteran.

For Registration, Directions and lodging information: 518-733-9227
or go to www.healingwinds.net or email: humanityinconcert@earthlink.net

DONATIONS of wood, food, water, juices, blankets, snacks accepted.