Community Connections
A growing circle of people, organizations, and communities whose work we value and are honored to share.
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Founded by Andean teacher Puma Quispe Singona in Chinchero, Peru, Noqan Kani carries forward the ancestral teachings, ceremonies, and nature-based wisdom of the Andes for future generations and a growing global community.
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An Indigenous-led Oregon nonprofit dedicated to carrying traditional knowledge forward through cultural teachings, ancestral foodways, ecological restoration, and relationship with the land.
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Founded in part by Jyoti Ma, the Center for Sacred Studies brings together spiritual and Indigenous wisdom traditions in service to prayer, ceremony, education, and ways of living rooted in reciprocity with the Earth and all beings.
Wisdom & Teachings
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An environmental education and conservation nonprofit in Southern Oregon dedicated to restoring and protecting the land while cultivating a deeper connection between people and the natural world.
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Mayan elder, healer, and seed keeper Grandmother Flordemayo founded The Path to preserve heirloom seeds, ancestral wisdom, and sacred relationship with Mother Earth for generations to come.
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Rooted in the Cascade-Siskiyou region of Southern Oregon, The Selberg Institute works to protect and restore the area’s remarkable biodiversity through land stewardship, conservation, research, and education.
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Working in partnership with Indigenous peoples of the Amazon, Pachamama Alliance supports the protection of their lands and cultures while inspiring a more reciprocal and sustainable relationship with the Earth.
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A nonprofit connecting visionary ideas and practical solutions for restoring people and planet, drawing on the wisdom of nature, Indigenous knowledge, and regenerative ways of living.
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A women-led Southern Oregon nonprofit working to protect bees and biodiversity through habitat conservation, regenerative agriculture, research, education, and partnerships with those who steward working lands.
Earth & Stewardship
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Physician, author, and creator of Compassionate Inquiry, Gabor Maté’s work explores the roots of trauma, addiction, stress, and illness, offering a compassionate path toward understanding ourselves and healing the wounds that shape our lives.
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Developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, Compassionate Inquiry is a psychotherapeutic approach that gently explores the unconscious beliefs, emotions, and patterns beneath our struggles, supporting greater self-understanding, connection, and healing.
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Founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dick Schwartz developed a compassionate, non-pathologizing approach to healing that helps us understand and welcome our many inner parts while reconnecting with the deeper Self within.
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Founded by Bill Plotkin, Animas Valley Institute offers nature-based journeys into soul, psyche, and the wild Earth, supporting deeper human maturation, purpose, and meaningful participation in the greater community of life.
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Psychologist, author, and meditation teacher Tara Brach brings together Western psychology and Buddhist practices, offering a compassionate approach to emotional healing, mindfulness, and spiritual awakening.
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Psychiatrist, author, and founder of the Mindsight Institute, Dan Siegel’s work explores the relationship between mind, brain, and human connection, integrating neuroscience, mindfulness, and attachment to support greater well-being, resilience, and compassion.
Healing & Well-Being
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A Native-led organization dedicated to protecting the well-being of Native children and families while strengthening cultural identity, community connections, and Tribal sovereignty.
National Indian Child Welfare Association
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Working throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington to provide nourishing food to those who need it while addressing the deeper causes of hunger and poverty.
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A humanitarian organization providing essential medicines and medical resources to people affected by poverty and emergencies throughout the United States and around the world.