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Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author of more than 90 technical papers and nine books, including The Presence of the Past. He is best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance, the idea that memory is inherent in nature and that the ‘laws of nature’ are more like habits. He was a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge University, and is currently a fellow of the Institute of Noetic Sciences in Petaluma, California and of Schumacher College in Dartington, England. He is married to Jill Purce; they live in London. His web site is www.sheldrake.org.
Together we celebrate 40 years of sparked innovation, activism, internal revolutions, and connectedness at Hollyhock.
We are grateful for the many sharegivers, donors, and partners who have contributed to this work in the past and as we look to 40 more years of sparks.
Namchi Bazar, BFA developed her unique somatic approach to core wellness over 25 years as a professional dancer, Pilates Instructor, Yamuna® Body Rolling Practitioner and mother of three. She is compassionate, sincere and enthusiastic as she helps people feel their best in their body/mind.
Her classes are grounding, with a clear focus on experiential anatomy in a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Namchi facilitates transformation from within, outwards. She encourages authenticity, and believes that conscious action fosters greater self-awareness and empowerment.
Margie Gillis is an internationally acclaimed modern dance artist who has been performing solo for over forty years. As choreographer and performer of more than one hundred original dance works, she has earned rave reviews throughout the world for her intimate, emotional and intelligent portrayals of the multiple facets of the human soul.
This session was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser in June, 2020. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
Mara was awakened to the potency of Hatha Yoga in India twenty years ago. She is a Mesa Carrier in the Incan Shaman lineage and offers Reiki, intuitive counselling and shamanic healing to her clients. Teaching yoga and meditation for the past twelve years, Mara weaves together her background as a dance artist, her practice in the shamanic tradition, and her twenty years of experience on her mat- naturally what arises is a fluid, transformative, and embodied practice.
This session was a part of the 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser in June, 2020. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
Judith Ansara, MSW, and Robert Gass, EdD, are well-known teachers who integrate rich backgrounds in spiritual practice, psychology, organizational change, social action and the arts. For four decades, they have brought their work to centers such as Hollyhock, Omega and Esalen, and organizations ranging from the Sierra Club to General Motors to the Obama White House. Gifted healers and guides, they bring to their work a depth of compassion and insight forged in the living laboratory of their 50+-year marriage and work with thousands of couples.
This session was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser in June, 2020. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
Counsellors, psychotherapists, physicians, and traditional healers have all used stories and storytelling in the course of their work since forever. Stories have been used for millennia to entertain, educate, and inform our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. Some stories are better than others and some storytellers do it better than others.
Through personal and traditional storytelling, discussion and Q&A, participants will leave with an understanding of how to connect their client’s personal narratives with traditional stories in a therapeutic setting.
Looking to go deeper? Lewis and Bob will also be offering a hands-on and practical narrative therapy workshop, scheduled May 22 – 23, 2021: hollyhock.ca/p/4611
This session was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser in June, 2020. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
This clip was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
In this clip Rhiannon dedicates a song to the youth on the front line of climate action and social justice.
This clip was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
This session was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
With Dr. Gabor Maté & Daniel Maté
Bill Weaver, a Hollyhock Sharegiver and producer of Media that Matters has captured us at Hollyhock as we reflect on COVID-19 challenges and look ahead to 2021 and beyond.
Join us to watch the full 20 minute documentary: hollyhock.ca/p/4295
hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-online
Like what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
Matthew Fox, PhD, is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal priest and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice. Karen Mahon Carrington is a life long environmentalist, trainer and teacher.
This session was filmed live on Zoom on May 29, 2020.
Learn more about our programs at www.hollyhock.ca
hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-online
Like what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
Did you know that you can actually grow wasabi and that it's a root? Hollyhock Gardener Dana shows us how to replant, grow, and harvest wasabi root (rhizome). Wasabi plants are native perennials, they grow best in high humidity conditions and do not like dry, hot weather which make them perfect for our garden on Cortes Island. In Dana's words the wasabi root has a nutty flavour and a little bit of a spicy kick, it makes a fine, creamy wasabi paste that is great with oysters, in white sauces, mashed potatoes, salad dressings, and cold noodle dishes.
For many, especially those who are white and/or privileged, processing the enormity of systemic racism can feel overwhelming and paralyzing. This workshop is focused on embodied experiences of whiteness, with tools for increasing resilience and capacity for discomfort in the project of dismantling white supremacy. These tools include sound, breath, and movement. This workshop will include a recorded session from Khari Wendell McClelland with music and writing exercises. Laura June Albert and Rebekka Goldsmith will lead movement and voice/singing exercises that can be used to increase resiliency and capacity as we each work towards unpacking and dismantling systemic racism within ourselves and our society.
- Khari Wendell McClelland is an award-winning musician and sought-after facilitator who uses the arts and experiential activities for transformational learning.
- Laura June Albert, is an educator, researcher, cultural organizer, and artist. Her research investigates the experiential body as a liberatory landscape for anticolonial and anticapitalist self-determination and liveness.
- Rebekka Goldsmith is a professional singer, group facilitator and coach who believes that when we have full access to our voices, we unlock our creativity, awaken to our full capacity and catalyze deep and lasting change in our communities.
hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-online
Like what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
Keahi Ewa is a faculty member and coach for the Full Self emergence program and the Primal Spirituality training series. Dan Hines is a Courage & Renewal facilitators, coach, and leadership consultant. They will also being leading a full 4-day online program on July 16-19.
'HOCKSHOPS are free mini interactive workshops chock full of ‘how-to’ practical tools and resources to help you navigate change, build resilience, and take charge of your self-care: hollyhock.ca/hockshops
PANEL INCLUDES:
- Kim Haxton, a Potowatomi First Nations woman, is a co-founder of Indigeneyez and a multifaceted, multidimensional land-based educator.
- Parker Johnson, a black man, has been working in the field of harassment and discrimination prevention, workplace equity and inclusion, conflict resolution and organizational change for over 15 years in Canada.
- Sofia Robledo Rower, a queer, white Latina from New York City, is a community herbalist, an organizer, an abolitionist and facilitator, and is committed to the work of recognizing and destroying white supremacy and racial capitalism.
- Rup Sidhu, a first generation punjabi man, is an interdisciplinary artist and facilitator whose work meets at the intersection of social justice and the arts. For the past 25 years he has been growing his understanding of anti-oppression and liberation based practices.
- Karen Mahon Carrington, a white woman, is Hollyhock Board Vice Chair, lifelong environmentalist, trainer, and creator of Climate Hope.
Here are some resources to continue your learning, including those mentioned during the session: shorturl.at/fKPRZ
We raised and donated a total of $2908 from the session to Black Lives Matter Vancouver. If you didn’t get a chance to donate or would like to give more, we encourage you to send an e-transfer to blacklivesmattervan@gmail.com
Learn more about Hollyhock's online programs at hollyhock.ca/virtual
hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-online
Like what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
'HOCKSHOPS are free mini interactive workshops chock full of ‘how-to’ practical tools and resources to help you navigate change, build resilience, and take charge of your self-care: hollyhock.ca/hockshops
'HOCKSHOPS are free mini interactive workshops chock full of ‘how-to’ practical tools and resources to help you navigate change, build resilience, and take charge of your self-care: hollyhock.ca/hockshops
hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-online
Like what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-online
Like what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
Gem, one of our stellar gardeners, demonstrates how to make a soil mix with compost, peat moss, vermiculite, lime, and water. We use this mix for all our seedlings and transplanting starts. The plants love it! Learn more: hollyhock.ca/soil-mix
Hollyhock Soil Recipe
- 2 five-gallon buckets of 1 year old shifted compost
- 1 five-gallon bucket of sifted peat moss
- 1/4 cup of dolomite lime to neutralize ph
- 1/2 five-gallon bucket of fine vermiculite (medium vermiculite would also work), wear a mask
- Sprinkle water as needed and mix thoroughly
Note that the use of peat moss and vermiculite has some sustainability concerns, and we are considering alternatives.
'HOCKSHOPS are free mini interactive workshops chock full of ‘how-to’ practical tools and resources to help you navigate change, build resilience, and take charge of your self-care: hollyhock.ca/hockshops
Decay, destruction, and death are a natural part of the cycle of life and is followed by rebirth, renewal and growth. Amidst the chaos of financial survival, how can we be creative, adaptable, and attuned to the deeper calling of this crisis? Discussion and break-out groups are followed by yogic practices and prayers for inner peace and global harmony. Farah Nazarali is a pioneer in integrating yogic practices and Eastern wisdom with heart-centred conflict resolution.
Unfortunately we lost the first part of this recording, but you may hear more of Farah's musings and answers from her recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=nCYwrB7jz_M
Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
How do we disrupt fear and isolation, and fiercely choose care and connection in the face of personal and planetary crisis? Join us for contemplative embodied practice rooted in teachings from Radical Dharma and Zen Buddhism to help us all meet this moment with sanity, grace, and grit. Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Sensei is an author, maverick spiritual teacher, master trainer and founder of Transformative Change.
Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
Now is a time for us to practice holding the center. We explore perspectives and practices for staying centered in this time of fear and uncertainty, as an act of service to the current suffering and in preparation for whatever follows. Thomas Atum O’Kane is a well-loved long-time Hollyhock presenter. He holds a doctorate degree in transpersonal psychology and is a former senior teacher in the Sufi Order International.
Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
Our past traumas and coping mechanisms all come to bear in moments of change and uncertainty. In this rare opportunity, Gabor Maté shares his thoughts on the current moment and answer one-on-one questions from participants. Dr. Gabor Maté is the author of 4 bestselling books and recipient of the Order of Canada. He is highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.
Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
According to Buddhism, everything in life is always changing. How can we awaken from the illusion of consistency to the freedom, love, compassion, and joy that is our natural state? Experience mindfulness meditation practices and discussion. Robert Beatty MES, MSW, is a Buddhist meditation teacher of 40+ years.
Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
In this Deep Listening session we connect with others in the Hollyhock community to share, listen, and reflect on what we are each feeling and thinking at in this unprecedented time. Includes a guided meditation and break-out sharing groups.
Karen Mahon Carrington is a life long environmentalist, trainer, and teacher, and is Vice Chair on the Hollyhock Board of Directors.
Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-online
Like what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
Tomato grafting became popular in the 1960s as a way to reduce certain diseases caused by soil-borne plant pathogens. Grafting is now often used to offer protection from other stresses and to improve the length of vigor of the plant. Listen in as our gardener Dana grafts a Cherokee purple tomato onto another root stalk to improve the tomato's season and disease resistance.
Let us know in the comments what makes you hopeful.
Discover 2020 at Hollyhock at hollyhock.ca/programs
#make2020youryear
In this episode of the #spreadhope series, we meet Victoria Watson, Hollyhock Board member.
Share what inspires hope in your life in the comments below and record your own #spreadhope video! We may even include you in our year-end video.
1. In 1-3 sentences one thing that gives you hope
2. Share your name and your affiliation with Hollyhock
3. Finish by saying "Spread Hope"
4. Send completed video to info@hollyhock.ca
In this episode of the #spreadhope series, we meet Lo Ka-Ling, Hollyhock's hard working, ever passionate Program Director. Love our selection of programs and presenters? She's a big reason for it!
Share what inspires hope in your life in the comments below and record your own #spreadhope video! We may even include you in our year-end video.
1. In 1-3 sentences one thing that gives you hope
2. Share your name and your affiliation with Hollyhock
3. Finish by saying "Spread Hope"
4. Send completed video to info@hollyhock.ca