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Sacred Voices of the LonghouseThe Circle: A Sacred SymbolThe Circle as a Sacred Symbol: Indigenous Wisdom for Healing and Balance
Do you ever feel like life moves in circles? Perhaps you notice the same challenges repeating, familiar lessons returning, or cycles of growth, loss, and renewal shaping your path. In the modern world, many of us long for balance and meaning, yet we often overlook the patterns that guide our lives.
For Indigenous peoples, the circle has always been recognized as a sacred symbol. It is not just a shape—it is a way of understanding the world, ourselves, and our relationships. From ceremonies to go...
2025-09-0502 minSacred Voices of the LonghouseThe Haudenosaunee Creation Story Sky Women and Turtle IslandSky Woman and Turtle Island: The Haudenosaunee Creation Story
Have you ever wondered how the world came to be—and what those stories can teach us about who we are today? Creation stories exist in every culture, carrying lessons about identity, purpose, and relationship to the natural world. For the Haudenosaunee, one of the most powerful and enduring stories is that of Sky Woman and Turtle Island.
This story is not only about how the earth was formed. It is about resilience in the face of hardship, the power of interdependence, and the sacred role of the fe...
2025-09-0503 minSacred Voices of the LonghouseThe Three Sisters: A Harvest of Mind, Body, and SpiritThe Three Sisters: Ancient Wisdom for Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit
Do you ever feel like your life is out of balance? Maybe your mind is racing with too many thoughts, your body feels neglected, or your spirit longs for deeper connection. In today’s busy world, it is easy to get pulled in different directions, forgetting that true health comes from harmony.
But what if ancient wisdom could show us a better way?
The Haudenosaunee people have long shared a teaching rooted in the land itself—the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash. At f...
2025-09-0502 minSacred Voices of the LonghouseFamily Responsibility, Identity: Wisdom of the Clan SystemThe Role of the Clan System: Family, Responsibility, and Identity
Have you ever wondered where your true sense of belonging comes from? In today’s fast-paced world, so many people feel disconnected—from family, community, and even from themselves. The search for identity has become a journey many are walking, yet often without a clear path forward.
For the Haudenosaunee people, this path has long been guided by the Clan System—a sacred structure that connects each person to family, responsibility, and identity. In this episode of Ongwehonwe Wisdom, host Evita Teiohonwake Stacey, a proud member of the Ha...
2025-09-0502 minSacred Voices of the LonghouseGratitude First Living the Thanksgiving AddressGratitude First: Living the Thanksgiving Address
Are you searching for a simple yet powerful way to begin your day with peace, clarity, and purpose?
In this episode of Ongwehonwe Wisdom, host Evita Teiohonwake Stacey, a member of the Haudenosaunee Nation, shares the timeless teaching of the Thanksgiving Address, also known as The Words That Come Before All Else. This traditional practice reminds us to give thanks to Creation—the people, waters, plants, animals, sun, moon, and stars—before beginning any task or gathering.
Discover how daily gratitude can transform your life. By pausing to ac...
2025-09-0502 minSacred Voices of the LonghouseHealing Through the Great Law of PeaceThe Great Law of Peace: Ancient Haudenosaunee Wisdom for Modern Healing
The wisdom of the Haudenosaunee people has carried across generations, reminding us of the importance of living in harmony with one another, the natural world, and the spirit within us. At the heart of this wisdom lies the Great Law of Peace, a profound teaching that has shaped the Haudenosaunee Confederacy for centuries and continues to offer guidance for the world we live in today.
The Birth of the Confederacy
Long ago, before the union of the Haudenosaunee Nations, the land was marked by division and...
2025-09-0502 minSacred Voices of the LonghouseThe Power of Storytelling- How Ancestral Stories Shape identity and Guide HealingThe Power of Storytelling – How Ancestral Stories Shape Identity and Guide Healing
By Evita Teiohonwake Stacey – Ongwehonwe Wisdom Podcast
What if the stories your grandparents told you were more than just tales?
What if they were living medicine—carrying the values, resilience, and identity of your people?
Storytelling is one of humanity’s oldest and most powerful traditions, and in Indigenous cultures, it’s the heartbeat of who we are. In this episode of the Ongwehonwe Wisdom Podcast, host Evita Teiohonwake Stacey invites you to step into the world of ancestral storytelling—a world where every...
2025-08-1204 minSacred Voices of the LonghouseWalking Two Worlds: Balancing Modern Life with Traditional Indigenous ValuesWalking in Two Worlds: Balancing Modern Life with Traditional Indigenous Values
By Evita Teiohonwake Stacey – Ongwehonwe Wisdom Podcast
Have you ever felt like you’re living in two different worlds at once—one foot firmly planted in your ancestral traditions, the other navigating the fast-paced demands of modern society?
If so, you’re not alone.
For many Indigenous people, this balancing act is a daily reality—preserving cultural identity, language, and spiritual practices while also embracing the tools, opportunities, and challenges of today’s world.
In this episode of the Ongwehonwe Wisdom Podca...
2025-08-1204 minSacred Voices of the LonghouseThe Power of the Circle: Why Indigenous Healing Begin with ListeningWhat if the first step to healing isn't speaking... but listening?
In this episode of Sacred Voices of the Longhouse, host Evita Teiohonwake Stacey shares the profound importance of the healing circle in Indigenous tradition. Rooted in Haudenosaunee wisdom, you'll discover why true transformation begins when we listen—with our hearts, to each other, and to the natural world.
Learn how the sacred circle fosters trust, respect, and balance—creating space for deep emotional, spiritual, and ancestral healing. Whether you’re healing personal pain or seeking collective unity, this episode offers guidance grounded in anc...
2025-07-2803 minSacred Voices of the LonghouseReclaiming the Fire Within: Indigenous Strength in Modern TimesFeeling disconnected from your spirit or overwhelmed by modern life?
In this heart-opening episode of Sacred Voices of the Longhouse, Haudenosaunee host Evita Teiohonwake Stacey invites you to rediscover the sacred fire within. Through ancestral teachings, stories of resilience, and simple daily practices, you’ll learn how to reconnect with your inner strength using the Good Mind (Skana), gratitude rituals, and Indigenous wisdom.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or purpose—this episode will guide you back to your roots. It’s a reminder that your fire never left you. It just needs tending...
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