We will host concerts by Heather Dale and Eric Mandala, and will join together in musical celebration.
There will be workshops and rituals on such varied topics as: Gypsy spirituality, history and talisman making; Wicca; Ceremonial magic; African and Middle Eastern drumming; Numerology; Past life regression; Shamanic Journeying; Herbology and herbal vinegar tincturing; Magical dancing; and Traditional Teachings of all kinds.
We will have sacred Sweat Lodges as well as hosting a full Bohemian encampment.
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Colleen Linseman is the inspiration and owner of Enchanted Healing Center.
She is a gifted intuitive sound~energy facilitator with over fifteen years of experience. She has been fundamental in raising funds for several charities through using her voice, playing her crystal bowls, harp and many other sacred instruments.
Colleen has dedicated her life to many forms of transformational healing arts. She is a certified practitioner through the Shiatsu Association of Ontario and has been involved in a vast variety of group meditations and Native American sweat lodge ceremonies. Colleen has been...
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Jeremy organizes the Drum Fuzion Festival in the Ottawa Region,
a drumming-camping weekend this year, from 19-21 of July.
He has been playing and making drums for over a decade.
Drumming all levels –
Learn some new and old African Rhythms to bring to your drum circle.
Jeremy will share his experiences in free-style hand drumming,
Middle Eastern and African hand drum patterns, and traditional
Cameroonian rhythms learned from Njacko Backo (.com)
Some of the basics in hand drumming that will be covered
- hand strikes, timing, leaving space. Bring your goblet drum
(djembe, derbecki,...
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Helmut was the Blacksmith at Black Creek Pioneer Village for over twenty years and has been following the Magical Smith's Path for decades!
Metal Magic and the Modern Age -
The possibilities of using modern metals and the metal in the world around us to enhance our magical workings.
Join Helmut of Helmut’s Forge in a great informative session as we discuss Metal Magic. Come learn about the history of alchemy, metal magic, the healing properties of metals and travel back in time with us as we get a chance to shop for hand-forged items handcrafted exclusively by Helmut.
Tales from a Pagan...
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Gina Ellis – long-time Wiccan, one of the founders of the fest that became Kaleidoscope, one of the founders of the Pagan Federation Canada, and the Pagan Prison Ministry and of Gaia Gathering, the Canadian National Pagan Conference. NOW RETIRED. Also one of the founders of 35-year-old coven, Silver Wheel – still active there. Also do full moon circles in my neck of the woods with the locals.
All-singing ritual – Over the years I've put together original chants that cover the entire ritual, in some cases a couple of times over, and saves on all that pesky reciting. You may go away with...
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Samantha will be holding a moccasin-making workshop where you get the opportunity to fashion and create for yourself a pair of custom made buffalo scout or high top moccasins. There will be a selection of different colours (cork, gold, black, maybe brown) to choose from. Using the templates provided, you will trace, cut and punch out the various pieces of your moccasins and sew them. The entire process takes an average of 6 hours. It is well worth it, though.
$75 (includes: materials, template, guidance and a $20 non refundable deposit,payable by June 1st, to secure your place in the workshop)
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Ann-Marie Boudreau, ARCT, is a Sound Practitioner, Reiki practitioner, classical concert pianist, multi-instrumentalist and improvisational vocalist, playing and performing on a wide variety of world instruments ~ the Sitar, Hang, African Ngoni and Celtic Harp being unique to her repertoire. She is also a recording artist with several CD’s including her latest: “New Horizon: A Sound Journey”.
Ann-Marie facilitates a wide variety of sound-related, interactive and experiential workshops and events throughout Ontario that invite the inner child out to play. She is on the faculty of the Transformational...
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“Heather Dale soars . . . an unabashed and uninhibited romantic who has found her voice and her musical wings.” (Toronto Star)
Canadian recording artist and touring musician Heather Dale writes songs for ‘modern dreamers’: witty, fun-loving, imaginative people who aren’t afraid to be different. Heather’s original songs tap into legends, mythology, history and fantasy.
As a modern woman with Celtic roots, Heather finds new insight within old material, and cheerfully fuses the Celtic folk tradition with a healthy mix of world music and rock influences. “Her music is powerful...
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Greg, the winner of last year's Bardic Competition, is offering a workshop on the Pentagram Ritual. Based on his own research and experience, Greg's presentation is sure to prove rich in information for those inclined towards Ceremonial Magic.
The Pentagram ritual is one of the most versatile, useful, and ubiquitous rituals we have in the Occult traditions. yet few get the opportunity to see anything beyond brief outlines published in the backs of books on occultism. Beyond a simple list of words and gestures there is very little teaching available, even though it forms the basis...
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David Kole is an Espiritista, Olorisha, and Spiritual Consultant in Southern Ontario. He was initiated into the Lukumi tradition in Davisburg, MI by Iyalorisha Omirola, Oni Yemoja (Stacy C.) in 2005, and continues to learn and work with her at every opportunity. Through Omirola and her Godfather, Odofemi, Olo Oshun (Kevin A.) David traces a richly vibrant Lukumi lineage from Michigan back to Miami and further on into Madrugal & Matanzas, Cuba and San Jose 80 Cabildo in Havana, Cuba. As an Espiritista he favours the tradition of Espiritismo known as La Mesa Blanca (White Table) which comes from...
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Ariane has been a performance artist since she was a child. She performed as a singer/songwriter in theatres and clubs in and around Toronto with a wide range of artists including Salome Bey, Ben Hepner and composer Ricky Hyslop (at CBC Radio). Ariane currently performs folkloric dance. She studies Odissi Temple Dance and Indian Folk dance with her beloved guru, Paromita Kar, and Middle Eastern Dance with the fabulously talented Joharah, of BellyUp Studios in Oakville. She has attended dance workshops with Colleena Shakti, Nourhan Sharif, Faten Salama, Sahra Saeeda, Lubna Eman, Yazmina Ramsy,...
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Paul comes from a musical family and was taught piano at an early age by his grandfather.
As a teenager he played saxophone in stage bands and enjoyed big band and jazz music. In the late 1970s Paul started playing guitar and has composed and played a variety of musical styles with his bands throughout the club scene in Toronto until the early 90s.
In 2005, after a musical hiatus, Paul starting exploring the world of music, returning to the passionate rhythms and sounds of his Greek roots as well as the music of Anatolia and the Middle East. Paul has been studying the dumbek with Suleiman...
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First initiated in the early 80's, Anne Marie has been a 3* BTW HPS in both the Gardnerian and Alexandrian tradition of Wica for 15 years. Gladly taking up much of her life, she has directed Wiccanfest and Harvest Fest since the fourth year of the festivals existence. She has provided interviews promoting a positive and balanced view of our religion for various members of the media including documentaries, radio and television series. Raising her children at the festival, her efforts have helped spring a new generation of Pagans.
"Welcoming Ritual"
"Woman's Baby Blessing Ritual"
"Closing...
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DONATA AHERN M.S.W., C.H.T., Integrated Intuitive Counselor, is a Wiccan HPS, HPS of the Maya Temple of the Deer, and a Druid in OBOD. She trained in Huichol and Inka shamanic lineages and has done advanced apprenticeship in shamanic healing. She has studied the North American Medicine Wheel and the Mayan Medicine Wheel for over 25 years and authored The Medicine Wheel: Path of the Heart. She has trained as a specialist in Past Life Soul Regression. She is a member of the Society for Shamanic Studies, the National Guild of Hypnotists, the American Dowsers’ Society and local Genesee chapter....
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Storytelling for adults: Over the past 36 years, I have been doing performance work as a storyteller, focusing on the historical, sociological and psychological underpinnings of folktales and myth. At countless workshops and Elderhostels I have introduced such topics as Warrior Anger and Inner Peace, Demeter: The Real Story, Cinderella: The Real Story, The Inner Hero, and countless others. The venues have ranged from prisons to Goddess Conferences, from convents to Chairs of Poetry at various local colleges. My work has ranged from Toronto to Syracuse, and all over New York State.
I enjoy the quirky...
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John is an Rromani Wayfarer & Divination Practitioner/Omnimancer, working with various communities for over 20 years. An adept in several fields of Indigenous Spiritualities; he is also a former Dharma Teacher in the Chan Buddhist tradition, and holds various degrees & accreditations. As a licensed Ritual Officiant, John is able to perform legal weddings in the province of Ontario and abroad. His most esteemed titles are Husband & Father, currently delving in the mysteries of Parenthood with his Beloved Wife.
He hopes to continue assisting others from all walks of Life in their own spiritual...
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“Born into the Royal House of Rebuja Ruling Dynasty in Igbotako, Osooro, Ondo State, Nigeria, I was called to Orisha Orunmila (Ifa) early in my life. As a young boy, my father, Zebulon Ijioboure Bajowa and grand father Chief Hezekiah Olusegun Akarigbo, Lugbedo of Osooro land, took pride in showing me and explaining, the significance of many sacred family ceremonies.
http://www.princebamidelebajowa.info/index.html
Exploring the ways of Orisha
Share in the blessings of ancient Yoruba knowledge, from Africa to the new world. Learn about the nature of the Orishas and their attributes. This workshop...
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Catherine Starr is an elder in several different traditions and has been leading groups and performing public rituals for over 20 years. She is a former First Officer of Covenant of the Goddess, and is the Canadian representative to the CoG Board. She represented CoG at the Parliament of World Religions Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. She continues interfaith work as the coordinator for the University of Toronto Campus Chaplains Association as the Wiccan chaplain. As a Founding Member of Magical Acts Ritual Theatre, her play, "Oracles from the Living Tarot" has been performed annually since...
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Christin has always held closely to his Native roots. Although he was adopted, he remained free to maintain his indigenous traditions and practices. As a youngster he returned \ frequently to the reservation where he learned about his heritage. As he grew older elders went out of their way to help him, and even coerce him into learning more about his roots. He has been doing Lodges for 7 years, apprenticing for 12 years, and still continues to learn from the Elders. "The way we live is like a dance. It can be very expressionistic, or passionate and imaginative. If we allow ourselves to just be, our dance...
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After childhood dreams of native ancestry and many years of addiction in 1990 I devoted my life and spirit to the RED ROAD doing sweat lodges with elders in penitentiary's and jails all over Ontario helping Brothers and sisters in their journeys of health and spirituality. as fire keeper and as a brother having participating in vision quests and over 300 sweats learning and feeling the spirits of our ancestors. and having seen healing of many brothers and sisters on red road. WOW what an honour to experience. I am truly Blessed to be a helper of the people.
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Katie Gajdacs was introduced to psychic phenomena in her childhood by her Godmother. She has been learning and developing her talent in this field since 1986. She learned to read Tarot cards in Australia. Since 1992 she has studied in a Spiritualist environment in Toronto and at Lilydale. Through her interest in mystical knowledge, she has also studied Kabalistic Mysticism for 4 years, under one of the greatest Kabalists, Rabbi Chezi Nagar, in Toronto. From 1992-1999, she has been an active member and lecturer of the Psychic Society of Toronto. Currently Katie is a Neophyte in the Odyssean Tradition...
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Laurie has led Herb Walks and Talks from Starwood to Kaleidoscope, after being inspired by the Wic-Can Fest walks Nick Faunus led in the '80's.
She spent a life-transforming weekend with herbalist Susun Weed where a maple tree told her she was pregnant (that was Robin, now 23) and continued to study medicinal and magickal herbs with Susun, becoming initiated as a Green Witch when Mairen, now 19, was just 7 months old.
Laurie recently completed by 500 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher training in India and teaches various styles of Yoga in and around Cannington, as well as Practical Herbalism out of her house.
She...
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Kimi has been studying the uses of essential oils for over 10 years. She enjoys sharing the wonderful benefits of essential oils with everyone in workshops as well as with products, through her small business: Gypsy Scents (www.gypsyscents.com)
The lovely Kimi we adore will present the following:
Create Bath salts
There have been many studies done on the effectiveness of using salts for detoxification, pain relieving and other qualities. We'll go over a list of many common additions to salt and which salts to use for an effective detox, energizing, cooling and relaxing bath. Using...
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Founder of "Mandala World Music" an international ethnic fusion world music group with people from all around the world. He uses traditional influences of music and art to create new and dynamic original material. He has traveled around the world collaborating with 100's of artists under the name Mandala. His focus is to bring sacred styles of art and instrument together for a new fusion in this multi-cultural world. ERIC MANDALA has played on, produced, and recorded over 15 albums around the world.
When performing solo he does live looping & Electronica using Ableton Live and plays over...
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