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LOKA INITIATIVE NEWS AND EVENTS
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Dear friend,
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website, sacredwisdomsacredearth.org! This site is dedicated to Loka’s documentary, Sacred Wisdom Sacred Earth, which unveils the deep connection of Wisconsin’s Native American tribes to the land and waters of the Great Lakes and how that relationship seeds their efforts to restore spiritual, cultural, and environmental resilience.
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The website offers a deeper look into the film's vision, introduces the esteemed culture keepers who contributed their knowledge to this important project, and features our key partners – Bravebird, the Center for Healthy Minds, and the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council. You can learn about the four-year process that went into making this film and also find information on how to support our outreach efforts.
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Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703
We are honored to partner with YWCA Madison, whose vision of an intersectional justice framework closely mirrors ours, to co-host this year’s Racial Justice Summit Feature Film: Sacred Wisdom Sacred Earth! This special screening is a closed event, exclusive to paid attendees of the YWCA’s annual Racial Justice Summit in-person on Friday, September 26, 9:30am - 12pm.
The Deadline to Register has been Extended to:
Monday, September 8th
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We are thrilled to highlight our friends at Faith in Place for their annual Environment & Spirituality Summit, and we invite you to join! This year’s theme, "Strong and Supported," will explore how we can give and receive healing to the Earth and build a healthier, more just world. All four sessions are offered free of cost and will be available online, offering an accessible and enriching experience with a distinguished group of speakers from diverse faiths, identities, and backgrounds.
The Keynote Session with Robin Wall Kimmerer will be hosted on September 30 at 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET, with options to watch online or at an in-person watch party.
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Climate Week NYC, the world's largest global climate event, is coming soon from September 21-28, 2025! Leaders from business, tech, politics, and civil society will converge to drive climate action at over 900 free and paid events, offering a dynamic, diverse platform for everyone!
Shout out to our dear friends at Climate Critical, who are hosting a townhall gathering, Healing Is an Inside Job, at Climate Week NYC!
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If you work in the environment, climate or energy fields, join to make space, and dig in for honest conversation about inner work, collective healing, and plans for community transformation! Make sure to RSVP for this free gathering!
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Loka is an interdisciplinary collaboration among different programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It is housed in the Center for Healthy Minds in collaboration with:
The opinions expressed here are solely the author’s and don’t reflect the opinions or beliefs of UW-Madison, the Center for Healthy Minds or their affiliates.
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