Gather Round The Fire - Sharing Native Wisdom

Create a deeper relationship with self through Community, Culture & Nature.  

Come gather friends, round the fire. Here we will share storytelling of old ways and bring these teachings back to life. Join Shannon Chada and her teacher Shawn Stevens on this journey as your Spiritual Guides for this 3 hour workshop sharing the 7 Elder Teachings, Sacred Fire Teachings and ending the day with Native Flute playing, Reiki Energy and a Healing Blessing. Together we will connect community, interweave culture and and gather nature into our present lives. 

The 7 Elder Teachings is a First Nations Ojibwe teaching and was taught to Shannon when she was a teenager. To this day it remains the foundation and guide for living her best self. This story can take many forms and goes by a few names, but always brings about good change. Come gather friends. It's your turn to hear the story.  

Sacred Fire Teachings among all Indigenous peoples of the world, the ceremonial fire has been a place of prayer and offerings. It is a place kept both Holy and Sacred. Shawn will share the essence and importance of starting, keeping, and extinguishing a sacred ceremonial fire. If time and weather permits, Shawn will share the Indigenous way of making fire by the "Fire bow" (Bow drill). 

 These teachings are for everybody. No matter where you come from, or what your beliefs are. These Native teachings respect all diversities and all are welcome.  

Date: Sunday October 24th

  Time: 2pm - 5pm

 Cost: $35  

Full Circle Harmony Ministry is a 501C3 Organization with a mission to UNITE with Compassion through Mind, Body & Spirit! As a community we come together to offer education and support for living a life in physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual harmony. 

About Your Guides: Shawn Stevens (Red Eagle) is an enrolled member of the Stockbridge Munsee band of Mohicans. He lives among his people who are originally from the Hudson valley NY but now reside in Bowler WI. A Spiritualist, musician, artist, historian and sharer of knowledge, Shawn has been fulfilling his path journey for the past few decades by doing a variety of sharing in his peoples ancestral lands as well as the Midwest. Shawn describes himself as a “Helper” to not only his people, but to all of the Creator's children. He explains that his Spiritual path is to share the many things given to him for spiritual direction and purpose. He does not have nor will accept any titles such as “Medicine man” or “Shaman.” He explains that his only title is to be a “Helper.” For it explains what he does, and humbly reminds him that is all he is. I am not a Native American Spiritualist,” he says, “I am a Native American who is spiritual. My Elders told me that one day, people of other colors will come to our people in search of reclaiming their own indigenous ways. Many of our ways are/were similar. I am to help them, for it helps all mankind and Mother Earth. I am no one's leader, I am merely a guide.” Shawn is an ordained minister of the Universal Church of Light and a certified facilitator of White Bison’s Mending Broken Hearts.  

Shannon Chada - With a joyful heart, Shannon walks a path of UNITING nature, culture and community. To serve and help others, compassionately and empower self-healing of mind, body and spirit. You can connect and receive further support from Shannon through the rainbow of holistic practices she offers as a Holistic Spiritual Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, Energy Specialist, Crystal Healer, Certified Yoga Instructor, Sacred Circle and Ceremony Facilitator, Legally Ordained Minister, Young Living Educator, Team Leader and Distributor, Massage Therapist, Doula & Natural Childbirth Educator and Homeschooling mama. As Founder & Lead Spiritual Facilitator, Shannon serves the Full Circle Harmony community with fun and inspirational opportunities for personal growth.  

Important Notes: 

*Please do not arrive before 130pm 

*Wear comfortable clothing - Dress for the Weather as we may head outdoors for the fire teachings portion. *Register In Advance - NO Walk-in's Please! 

*Paid Workshops: If you are not able to make class, please cancel your reservation at least 24 hours in advance to receive credit on your account or refund. NO refunds/credits are offered on Same Day Cancellations.

Location: SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy

16 W 501 Nielson Ln., Willowbrook, IL 60527

Register Here: Gather Round Fire Workshop at SoderWorld