I am also the Director of Wayfinders through Many Hands Community. In 2008, we started this interfaith rites of passage group for teens and can use the help of individuals, communities and other collaborating organizations to make this coming of age and leadership program come into fruition...WAYFINDERS...Teen Rites of PassageMISSION STATEMENT:Through an exploration of rites of passage from diverse traditions, we mentor and support young people in developing their sense of self, purpose, fellowship, community and leadership, in a multi-faith environment.MANIFESTO:WAYFINDERS … Mentoring and supporting young people in defining one’s self, one’s power and one’s path.Through an inter-faith study of rites of passage, youth will be guided in a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual quest for self. Activities, challenges, discussions and adventures are all designed for the emergence of developing the core values of peace, courage, wisdom, integrity and compassion.This program connects community members belonging to many traditions, both secular and spiritual. These mentors come together for the purpose of providing opportunities to explore with youth what it means to come into adulthood in a way which honors multi-cultural and interfaith ceremonies.Specialties: Rites-of-Passage Curriculum Development, Coming of age, Nonviolent communication techniques, Applied Native Wisdom, N-F-P Certificate through PPPM at UofO, grantwriting, teaching classrooms for ages 11-18, outdoorschool Program Leader, Many, Many additional things
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