Happy Earth Life! 🌏 🌱💧🐅
Join @dchungyalpa.bsky.social in conversation with @centerhealthyminds.bsky.social, @jonathanpatz.bsky.social, @arocha.us, @greenthechurch.bsky.social, @350nh.org, & more experts for a deep dive into why climate action is a moral imperative. Watch here: youtu.be/JdGVG67d1rY
Reminder to register for our public symposium, taking place next week on the UW-Madison campus! Don't miss this chance to hear leading research scientists in conversation with faith leaders about our shared responsibility to the planet. Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/keeping-th...
In this practice, Mark Denning walks viewers through the Bear Bundle Ceremony. It is an antidote to the spectrum of hardships we face everyday–some small, some big and momentous–such as losing a loved one, or a loved place.
To engage with his full practice, register on EdX, at the QR code above.
Psychology of Deep Resilience - New Contemplative Practice Leader Spotlight!
We are excited to introduce Mark Denning, enrolled member of the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin who has been involved in public education programming for over 40 years.
Learn more about him in the images below!
Join us on March 26 for this symposium featuring Loka Initiative Founder and Director @dchungyalpa.bsky.social, CHM Founder and Director Richard J. Davidson, and more!
View event details on Eventbrite, or on the poster attached here! This event offers a rare opportunity to witness an exchange between world religious traditions and leading scientific perspectives.
The Loka Initiative will be hosting a public, cross-disciplinary dialogue between faith leaders and scientists!
The discussion will focus on the shared responsibility we all have to the planet.
Spots are limited, so secure yours at the link below!
www.eventbrite.com/e/keeping-th...
damaris miller was joined in their Contemplative Practice by Kailea Loften, who built her own altar with damaris's guidance. Learn about Kailea here!
We are excited to introduce another one of the new contemplative practice leaders for Psychology of Deep Resilience!
Meet damaris miller, who you can read all about on the second slide. Honored that PDR is a home for their altar building practice.
Register for PDR: www.edx.org/certificates...
𓃮 Loka February Newsletter Sneak Peek!
𓃦 Swipe for a few Loka updates from this past month.
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We are excited to introduce another one of the new contemplative practice leaders for Psychology of Deep Resilience!
Meet Peter Wayne, Tai Chi and Qigong practitioner of over 45 years, as well as Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health.
Register for PDR: www.edx.org/certificates...
Several years ago, Elena shifted her focus from traditional foods cook in the restaurant industry to community building, as she merged her passions and focused on educating through indigenous foods.
Now, she is melding these two paths with the opening of Tall Grass at MMoCA! More in the links above
✩ "Sacred Wisdom, Sacred Earth" Culture Keeper Spotlight ✩
Now featuring Elena Terry, Executive Chef and Founder of Wild Bearies.
You can read more about Elena Terry and her work at wildbearies.org
More about Tall Grass at captimes.com
More about the documentary at sacredwisdomsacredearth.org
Registration link here! 🥳www.edx.org/certificates/professiona...
Psychology of Deep Resilience 2026 is now LIVE! Registration remains open for both the free option and paid certificate option.
Meet one of our new contemplative practice leaders, Yuria Celidwen!
To engage with her practice, and access many more, register at the QR code or link in the graphics.
You want some good news? We @lokainitiative.bsky.social just launched our PREP (Preparing Religious Environmental Plans) course this week! 40 faith leaders from 15 countries are gathering for the next ten weeks to train together and develop their own faith-led environmental & climate projects!
Exciting news! Loka's added 5 new contemplative practices to our popular Psychology of Deep Resilience course! 🌏✨
Stay tuned as we spotlight these new incredible leaders and share practice excerpts!
The course is FREE on EdX starting next week Jan 15.
Sign up here: go.wisc.edu/oyd8k5
Incredible night at the Sacred Wisdom, Sacred Earth premiere! Our hearts are bursting with gratitude for the Tribal elders, culture keepers, youth and community surrounding this film project. Pinagigi, Miigwech, Wāēwāēnen, Yaw^kó 🌎♥️
✨ We’re looking for a dynamic, highly communicative, detail-oriented, and organized candidate who thrives in multicultural and multi-faith environments. Come join us! Scan the QR code or go to: wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/j...
🌿 Spread the word! The Loka Initiative is hiring an Admin Assistant! In this role, you will work closely with the Loka team, providing essential operational, programmatic, and communication support our projects on capacity building with partners, online courses, and cross disciplinary research.
🌿 Our Earth is sacred. She is alive.
In restoring a relationship of reciprocity and care with her, we heal ourselves and rewrite our future. 🌿
A Loka Initiative Production, Directed by Alejandro Miranda, Executive Produced by @dchungyalpa.bsky.social, Produced by Brian McInnes, Associate Produced by Bravebird Productions, Cinematography by Mike Gorski, and Edited by Sofia Mendoza. For future premieres, go to: sacredwisdomsacredearth.org.
A Loka Initiative Production, Directed by Alejandro Miranda, Executive Produced by
@dchungyalpa.bsky.social
, Produced by Brian McInnes, Associate Produced by Bravebird Productions, Cinematography by Mike Gorski, and Edited by Sofia Mendoza. For future premieres, go to: sacredwisdomsacredearth.org.
Featuring culture keepers: Joey Awonohopay, Gary Besaw, Roxanne DeLille, Mark Denning, Zoe Fess, Tina Kuckkahn, Edith Leoso, Guy Reiter, Kathleen Smith, Elena Terry, Robert VanZile, Donavan Waupoose, Dan Wiggins Jr. Sign up for details on the Menominee premiere! explore.wisc.edu/cfhmgeneralp...
A documentary poster titled "Sacred Wisdom Sacred Earth" followed b a tagline "Our Earth is sacred. She is alive." The image consists of a young Menominee man (Donavan Waupoose Jr.) resting on his knees respectfully facing two wild buffalo.
Sacred Wisdom Sacred Earth unveils the deep connection of Wisconsin’s Native American tribes to the land and waters of the Great Lakes and how that seeds their efforts to restore spiritual, cultural, and environmental resilience. We premiere this Wednesday, July 16th at the Menominee Reservation!
In these turbulent times, we must ground ourselves & find strength in our relationship with Mother Earth. Here is a recent @tricyclemag.bsky.social talk our director @dchungyalpa.bsky.social gave on how humanity treats water & the wisdom and compassion it teaches us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyN9...
A great highlight by @centerhealthyminds.bsky.social on Loka's current research embedded in our online Psychology of Deep Resilience course! Check it out:
As the Earth awakens this spring, so did our April newsletter, with some fresh updates from Loka! 🌸 Have you had a chance to read it? Find it here: www.lokainitiative.org/newsletters
Don't miss out on future news – subscribe to Loka's newsletter at explore.wisc.edu/loka 🌱
We truly love this recent Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies interview of dear Loka advisors along with our director @dchungyalpa.bsky.social - give it a read! 🌍🌎🌏 nelson.wisc.edu/how-to-build...
Join us for a day of art, action, and stories of resilience, including an inspiring lecture and panel discussion on climate courage ft. @dchungyalpa.bsky.social and distinguished Loka faculty and advisors! 🌎
🗓️ Wednesday, April 23, 2025
📍Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard Street, Madison, WI 53715
