Praise for the Land

Inviting The Conversation rents space and makes professional offerings in Oregon City, on land that was taken unjustly—by manipulation and force—from various tribes now gathered as the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. ITC supports the Oregon Land Justice movement, which acknowledges a collective obligation to the Earth and which supports the sovereignty and access of the First Nations. Ownership of the Earth is a collective delusion. We are all here by the grace of the land.

Upcoming Offerings

Imagine the feeling of relief that would flood our whole being if we knew that when we were in the grip of sorrow or illness, our village would respond to our need. This would not be out of pity, but out of a realization that every one of us will take our turn at being ill, and we will need one another. -Francis Weller

Clearing The Path, Becoming Vast:
*Grief & Dharma Together*

A nine-part virtual series at the healing intersection of meditation, buddhist philosophy, griefwork, and the internal arts

Co-facilitated with **Mikyö Black-Wangmo**
Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00 PDT
Beginning April 8th
To read a full description, for logistical information, and to register, please visit our **Eventbrite Page**. Please reach out via the **contact page** or **email** if you have any questions.

**Apprenticing Ourselves to the Unknown: A Ten-Part Series on the Skill of Grieving**
**To Register**: Please reach out via the **contact page** or **email**. In your message, please include some information about yourself, the shape-texture-weight-tone of your grief, and what it is that most draws you to this series. I am happy to answer any questions so that you can make an informed decision about whether this series is right for you. **Detailed description**.

“Grieving America: An Invitation To Hold Each Other as Things Fall Apart” is an eight-part series based on the “Five Gates of Grief” articulated by Frances Weller in his work, *The Wild Edge of Sorrow*, along with Rachael Rice’s added sixth gate. Please reach out via the **contact page** or **email** to express your interest or to ask questions. **Full description.**

**The Source From Which We Drink**
A seven-part series that understands poetry and grief as natural allies in deepening our humanity. This series is multifaceted, including memorization, recitation, composition, and group sharing. Anyone who feels an intuition that the rhythms and structures and beauty of poetry would be nourishing for their healing journeys is welcome. No prior experience with poetry is required. (For anyone with creativity- or academia-related trauma, this will be an encouraging, collaborative, loving, creative, and welcoming environment for personal exploration.)

Registration and inquiries: Please reach out via the **contact page** or **email**. Space is limited to 8 per cohort.

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