Grand Rising 2021 Summer Solstice Summit is a day-long celebration of indigenous ancestral practices that have allowed communities of color to experience collective healing during times of injustice. Our resilience is shared in the world through innovative and creative expressions that have birthed new businesses, partnerships, programs, and opportunities awakening and expanding our collective consciousness to thrive. On the longest day of the year which marks the beginning of a season of beauty and abundance, we gather to celebrate, share and honor our awakening!
This summit seeks to create sacred space for black, brown, latinx, and indigenous peoples from around the world to commune, celebrate and heal. Joined by facilitators from Canada, Jamaica, Trinidad, Sierra Leone and across the United States, this summit aims to use the warmth of the sun to raise our frequency and create deeper connections with our ancestors, the Earth and one another.
"Healing, in an African context, can take the form of debate, play, ritual, cooking, party, dance, music, washing of hands, working with clay, massage, meditation, singing, drumming, storytelling, laughter, touch, iconographical writing, etc....
Running is healing.
Sitting is healing.
Whoever,
Alone or together,
Runs or sits
Heals.
Laughing is healing.
Crying is healing.
Whoever,
Alone or together,
Laughs or cries
Heals.
Singing is healing.
Dancing is healing.
Whoever,
Alone or together,
Sings or dances
Heals.
Self-Healing Power and Therapy, Old Teachings From Africa
- Baba Dr. Kimbwandende Kia Bunseki Fu-Kiau
