2010
Slide show from the Santa Cruz Sentinel (Santa Cruz, CA) by Gemma Givens. Pictures of the film screening For the Next 7 Generations at the Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz, CA, on February 3, 2010, posted Feb 5, 2010. A wonderful evening, with personal appearances by Grandmothers Flordemayo and Mona Polacca.
2010 - Print Media
- Ode Magazine (Ode Magazine USA, Inc., Vol. 8, Issue 1, Jan/Feb 2010), “Grannies with a Mission,” by Diana Rico.
- Light of Consciousness; A Journal of Spiritual Awakening, (2009), review of For the Next 7 Generations film. www.light-of-consciousness.org
Upcoming 2010
Grandmothers Counsel the World in three new languages.
2010 - Radio
KZSC 88.1 FM (Santa Cruz, CA), Host: Kevin Spitzer interviewed Mona Polacca (aired: Jan 31, 2010)
KKUP 91.5 FM (San Jose, CA), Host: David Three interviewed Mona Polacca (aired: Jan 25, 2010)
KUSP 88.9 FM, Central Coast Public Radio (Santa Cruz, CA), “13 Grandmothers from the World’s Four Corners Gather on Healing Mission” by Maureen Davidson, story and blog posted Feb 7, 2010.
2010 - Internet
Nonviolent Action News Around the World (Jan 30, 2010) Articles of Interest: “Grannies with a Mission.”
HuffingtonPost.com, (New York, Dec 12, 2010) “A Meeting of the Hearts: The Dalai Lama and the Thirteen Grandmothers” by Alison Rose Levy.
2009
2009 - Print Media
- Sacred Fire, (Vol. 4, No. 10, 2009, p. 44), Provocations column quotes elders “Honoring Traditions, Creating Community,” including Grandmother Flordemayo from Interspiritual Conference in Joshua Tree (March, 2009). www.sacredfiremagazine.com
- Common Ground, (Nov, 2009), “One Life, One Tribe, One Chance; Indigenous Grandmothers Share Their Wisdom,” by Kami Kanetsuka. www.commonground.com
http://www.commonground.ca/iss/220/cg220_grandmothers.shtml
- Awareness Magazine, (Nov/Dec, 2009; p. 29); “Listen to Grandmother, Coming Home to Mother Earth with the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers” by Arianna Husband. www.awarenessmagazine.com
For the animated version:
http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/1/19152/40407/pub/index.html
- The Newport News Times, (Newport Beach, Oregon, Aug, 2009), “One Life, One Tribe, One Chance, Grandmothers Council Convenes in Lincoln City” by Terry Dillman. www.newportnewstimes.com
- The Post-Standard News, Syracuse, NY(Mar 1, 2009, Mar/Apr ed. Good Life Central NY Section, p 54), “Grandmothers from Around the World Form Council” by Rebecca James.
- WeMoon calendar (Mothertongue Ink, 2009, pp 32-33), “13 Grandmothers Statement of Alliance”
2009 – Radio
- “Kla How Ya” Native News Show, Vancouver Co-operative Radio (CFRO, 102.7 FM, Nov 5, 2009), interview with Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim. www.coopradio.org
- “Arts Talk” with Catherine Rickbone, Executive Director of Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, (KCB-AM, Newport, OR, Aug 4, 2009); interview with Carole Hart regarding For the Next 7 Generations. www.coastarts.org
- “On Air Lincoln City” with Roger Robertson (KBCH-AM, Lincoln City, OR, July 28, 2009); interview with Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim.
Interview with Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim with Kiera Morgan (KBCH, KCRF, KNCJ, KNDT-AM & KYTE-FM, Lincoln City & Newport, Oregon, July 31–Aug 7, 2009), human interest story and news spots.
2009 – Internet
- Examiner.com (New York, San Francisco, Nov 1, 2009), The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers by Rev. Naomi Fay; http://www.examiner.com/x-26606-NY-Interfaith-Examiner~y2009m11d1-The-International-Council-of-13-Indigenous-Grandmothers
- iShift (#39, Oct 2009); monthly ezine for conscious culture from the Institute of Noetic Sciences, review of For the Next 7 Generations film.
World Pulse Magazine (Jan 21, 2009) “The Power of Prophecy” by Carol Schaefer; 13 Indigenous Grandmothers Gather to Fulfill an Ancient Prophecy for the World: http://www.worldpulsemagazine.com/magazine/articles/the-power-of-prophecy
- World Pulse (July-Aug, 2009) online press release: “One Life. One Tribe. One Chance”: http://www.worldpulsemagazine.com/magazine/gatherings/international-council-of-the-13-indigenous-grandmothers-6th-gathering
- www.suesupriano.com (2009) Steppin’ Out of Babylon Podcast-audio interview with Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim Baker: http://www.suesupriano.com/article.php?id=153
audio mp3: http://www.suesupriano.com/audio/AgnesBakerPilgrim.mp3
- Our Earth/Ourselves (http://holdenma.wordpress.com April 26, 2009). Madronna Holden interviews Grandma Aggie at the Second Annual Willamette River Blessing:
http://holdenma.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/willamette-river-blessing-invitation/
- YouTube Templedoor (May 23, 2009) “Grandma Aggie and the Water” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT2pigH5Z3Q
- Native Village (www.nativevillage.org, 2009) “Grandma Aggie Promotes A Sustainable Lifestyle” (on WPSU) http://conversations.psu.edu/episodes/grandma_aggie
- The MIT Connection (Vol 8, Issue 3, Spring 2009, p 5); Evergreen State College Master in Teaching Program newsletter: “Ancestral Teachings for a Time of Unprecedented Change.”
- http://www.gregornot.wordpress.com “Grandmothers Counsel the World at The Evergreen State College” by Gregor Gable;
- Wholistic Body Mind Times (Summer 2009) “13 Grandmothers Share Their Earthly Wisdom” by Kristin Bender for Women’s eNews; published online: http://www.wholisticbodymind.com/detail.cfm?portfolioid=1502
- Enlightened Catholicism (April 25, 2009) “A New Day, A New Era, Native Grandmothers, Catholic Sisters, and the Next 500 Years;” http://enlightenedcatholicism-colkoch.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-day-new-era-native-grandmothers.html
- National Catholic Reporter (Apr 24, 2009) “The Past is a Very Living Thing: Try Not to Forget It” by Joan Chittister; Letter from Grandmother Beatrice Long-Visitor Holy Dance: http://ncronline.org/blogs/where-i-stand/past-very-living-thing-try-not-forget-it
- First Nations Network (Mar 10, 2009) “The Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers Are Coming,”: http://firstnationsnetwork.com/?p=776
- Omega Institute eNews (July 2009) “The Wisdom of the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers”
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/ede1e2231ac06502c6439c90fabeb40d/?source=EPROMO
- WeMoon web 2009 Highlights The Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers http://www.wemoon.ws/highlights.html
- Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission Quarterly Newspaper Mazina’igan (GLIFWC, Winter 2007-08, p. 22) “Rep from Indigenous Grandmothers Council Shares Concerns for the Water at Northland College”
2009 – Television
- Penn State Broadcasting “Conversations from Penn State” series (http://conversations.psu.edu/ July 30, 2009), WPSU-TV “Grandma Aggie Promotes a Sustainable Lifestyle on WPSU:”
http://conversations.psu.edu/episodes/grandma_aggie
The show was enhanced by a film excerpt of Aggie from the Grandmothers’ movie, For the Next 7 Generations; and concludes with a 13-minute informational piece about all the Grandmothers and the work they are doing as the The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. A public screening was held August 8, 2009 in the newly renovated State Theatre in the Performing Arts Center of PSU.
Big Ten Network Cable TV (http://www.bigtennetwork.com July 23/24, 2009) “Grandma Aggie Promotes a Sustainable Lifestyle”
http://www.bigtennetwork.com/schedule/
2009 – Film
For the Next 7 Generations. (Hartley Film Foundation, 2009), feature length documentary film by Carole Hart chronicling the journey of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. Visit www.forthenext7generations.com
2009 Film Screenings - click here for a list of current film screenings. The list from 2009, included here, shows how widely the film traveled in its first few months as finished product.
Lincoln City, OR: Aug 4, 7th Gathering of Int’l Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers
University Park, PA, Aug 8, State Theatre in the Performing Arts Center at Penn State University, hosted the first public screening of For the Next 7 Generations.
Manhattan, NY, Aug 13, 2009, For the Next 7 Generations screening debut.
Rhinebeck, NY: Aug 20, OMEGA INSTITUTE
Orlando, FL: Sept 23-25, UCF CENTER FOR EMERGING MEDIA
Orlando, FL: Sept 22 to Sept 27, GLOBAL PEACE FESTIVAL
New Paltz, NY: Sept 25, 2009, CENTER FOR SYMBOLIC STUDIES
San Francisco, CA, Oct 5, Grace Cathedral
Santa Cruz, CA, Oct 19, Inner Light Ministries
Shelton, WA: Oct 5, ST. PAUL'S UNIVERSITY, www.nationtalk.ca
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Oct 6, CRYSTAL CHALICE, www.thecrystalchalice.com
Shelton, WA: Oct 10, SHELTON CINEMA sheltoncinemas.com
Eugene, OR: Oct 16, UNITY CHURCH
Milford, PA: Oct 18, BLACK BEAR FILM FESTIVAL
Santa Cruz, CA: Oct 19, INNER LIGHT MINISTRIES
Cleveland, OH: Oct 20, BIONEERS
Ithaca, NY: Oct 24, CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ecoforum
Boston, MA, Nov 4, BAY STATE COLLEGE
San Luis Obispo, CA: Nov 4, SLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Louisville, KY, Nov 8, FESTIVAL OF THE FAITHS, www.interfaithrelations.org
Palm Desert, CA, Nov 12, ENLIGHTENED PATH CENTER 2009, www.deserthealingarts.com
Maumee, OH, Nov 13, MAUMEE INDOOR THEATER, greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome.asp, Fundraiser for the American Indian Intertribal Association
Los Angeles, CA, Nov 14, RED NATION FILM FESTIVAL, THE RENBERG THEATER, www.rednationfilmfestival.com
Sault-St. Mare, Ontario, Nov 16, ALGOMA UNIVERSITY GREAT WEST LIFE AMPITHEATRE, www.grandmotherslodge.com
Thesslan, Ontario, Canada; Nov 19, COMMUNITY HALL, www.grandmotherslodge.com, Hosted by Ojibwe Grandmothers
Anchorage, Alaska, Nov 19, UNIVERSITY OF ANCHORAGE, FINE ARTS BUILDING
Hilo, Hawaii, Nov 20, THE TALKING CIRCLE FILM FESTIVAL, www.talkingcirclefilmfestival.com
Woodstock, NY, Nov 21, THE WOODSTOCK MUSEUM, www.woodstockmuseum.com
Woodstock, IL, Nov 21st, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF WOODSTOCK,
Nyack, NY, Nov 22, FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION, www.forusa.org
Ottawa, Ontario, Nov 24, KAILASH MITAL THEATRE, CARLETON UNIVERSITY, www.grandmotherslodge.com
Santa Fe, NM, Dec 2-6, SANTA FE FILM FESTIVAL, www.santafefilmfestival.com
Woodford, Australia, Dec 13th, NARO CINEMA 2009, www.narocinema.com
Woodford, Australia, Dec 20-27th, WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
2008
Media Coverage from the 13 Grandmothers' Visit to Spain — July 17-26, 2008
(1) El Consejo Internacional de las Trece Abuelas Indígenas aconseja vivir en "armonía"
— La trece mujeres proceden de los cinco continentes y son leyendas vivas de sus tribus
AGENCIAS. Barcelona Viernes, 25 de julio de 2008 - 16:06 h.El Consejo Internacional de las Trece Abuelas Indígenas aconsejó hoy al mundo vivir en "armonía" y en continuo "balance" durante la presentación de su libro 'La voz de las trece abuelas' (Luciérnaga) en Barcelona. La trece ancianas, que proceden de los cinco continentes y muchas de las cuales son leyendas vivas de sus tribus, hicieron hincapié en seguir sus consejos para obtener lo que el ser humano más desea: "Llegar a vivir en paz" aunque, por desgracia, el mundo está repleto de "guerra y competencia". more>>
(2) "No soy un chamán; sólo tengo un don" — Carles Geli 26/07/2008
"Hemos de permitirnos ser nosotros mismos; tomaos vuestro tiempo; considera y respétate a ti mismo; estate abierto y verás cómo tus necesidades se cumplen; en resumen: sé quien eres y di lo que sientas; el resto no importa". Pues si lo dice la interlocutora, allá vamos: uno no se hace responsable de lo que sigue. Primero, porque no hay desayuno: la entrevistada lo hizo antes, aunque habíamos quedado. Segundo, por el aviso de la traductora de la organización: "En su cultura, está muy mal visto preguntar; vigile la cadencia". Con esas premisas y la voz del periodista haciendo extraños gallos para no ofender -que la intérprete traduce como puede o quiere-, era de esperar que las respuestas no casasen con las preguntas. more>>
(3) More coverage from the Spanish Press and various websites!
Media Coverage from the Grandmothers' Visit to the Vatican and to Assisi - July 9-16, 2008
(1) Indian Country Today - July 18, 2008 Indigenous grandmas nearly kicked out of Vatican. ROME - They went to pray. They went to see Pope Benedict XVI on his home turf. They went to ask that he rescind historic church doctrine that played a role in the genocidal onslaught of millions of indigenous people worldwide.For 13 indigenous grandmothers, accomplishing only one of their three goals wouldn't have been so bad - had they also not been harassed by several Vatican policemen who claimed the women were conducting ''anti-Catholic'' demonstrations.more >>
(2) Indian Country Today - August 22, 2008 - Chief grandma tells it how it is. GRANTS PASS, Ore. - When Agnes Baker Pilgrim, who turns 84 in September, wakes up each day, she said she's usually grinning. "People would think I'm nuts if they saw me early in the morning," said Baker Pilgrim, who's believed to be the oldest living member of the Takelma Indian Tribe. ''I wake up with a big smile ... because I got another day. I give so many thanks because the Creator gave me another day!''more>>
(3) Press Release from the Grandmothers' Visit to the Vatican
(4) "La Voce delle Nonne" — Article from the Grandmothers Visit to Italy
2008 Media Coverage, continued:
2008 - Print
- Sacred Fire, An Antidote to Human Amnesia, (Vol. 3, No. 8, 2008, p. 11), Right Relationship Column by Jonathan Merritt: “Try, Try Again” with The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers at the Vatican. www.sacredfiremagazine.com
- Sacred Fire, The Modern Voice of Ancient Tradition (Vol. 2, No. 7, 2008, p. 9), Reviving Right Relationship column: “Blessing the Salmon” with Agnes Baker Pilgrim and Nadine Martin. www.sacredfiremagazine.com
- Spirituality & Health Magazine, Grandmother Agnes interviewed for "The Ceremony at the Heart of the Salmon Nation" — May-June 2008
- Shaman's Drum Number 76, 2008 "Blindfolded in Order to see: Encounters with the Spirit of Iboga" By Kristine Blair pp. 42-50
- Regenerace Magazine, Interview with Jyoti, Czech Republic — Feb., 2008
- The Ithaca Journal April,2008 — Ithaca Journal article
- Northwest Woman Magazine — April/May 2008
- Vision Magazine — March, 2008
- Vision Magazine, Mona interview & Grandmother feature — April, 2008
- World Pulse Magazine, column by Grandmother Beatrice — March, 2008
- El Pais, Interview, Barcelona, Spain (see above)
- El Vanguard Interviews, Barcelona, Spain (see above)
2008 - Radio
Global Healing Radio: Mona Polacca interview aired 2/26/08 Agnes Baker-Pilgrim aired 3/11/08.
http://globalhealingvision.com/the-show/past-shows.html
Here on Earth: Wisconsin Public Radio Show. Hosted by Jean Feraca. Interviews with Jyoti, Agnes Pilgrim and author Carol Schaefer January 22, 2008
The Women Rising group of the National Radio Project did interviews with three of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers (Rita Blumenstein; Flordemayo; and Beatrice Long Visitor Holy Dance) on the program "Making Contact". You can listen on-line at http://www.radioproject.org
2008 - Internet
Gloria Steinem webposting featuring video with Janet Weber (Part 3) http://famouspeoplevideos.com/videos/Gloria-Steinem/
YouTube: Janet Weber introducing the Grandmothers (Part 2) http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=WF5tzPjkzZI&feature=related
YouTube: Janet Weber introducing the grandmothers (Part 1) http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=ASE0Ri_0F8g&feature=related
2008 - Television
Several television interviews in Barcelona, Spain
Live Televised spot on Barcelona News
2008 - Books
Release of the Spanish translation of the Grandmother's Book: Grandmothers Counsel the World — In Spain, and in Central and South America.
Forthcoming Anthology: The Spirit of Women and the Power of her Story: Chapter by Jyoti
In other news from 2008: Grandmothers Council Wins Courage of Conscience Award
The Grandmothers Council was honored with the Courage of Conscience award from the Peace Abbey, in conjunction with The Chaplaincy Institute for Arts and Interfaith Ministries. This award has been given to peacekeepers and activists such as Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama, and Rosa Parks, among others.
The award was presented to Grandmother Flordemayo (representing the Council) at Grace North Church in Berkeley on June 20, 2008. The inscription says "Bestowed upon The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers In Recognition of their individual and collective efforts, through education and prayer, giving voice for all indigneous peoples and Mother Earth" Congratulations to the Grandmothers Council on receiving this distinguished honor!
http://www.peaceabbey.org/awards/peace_award.htm
2007
Print Media
- Coastviews Magazine, January, 2007, "Grandmothers of the World Unite". www.coastviewsmag.com
- An Associated Press wire story, International Grandmothers Environmental Movement has been picked up by more than 150 media outlets since its first appearance in the Miami Herald. The accompanying slide show vividly captures the experience of being with the Grandmothers at the ceremonial fire site in South Dakota.
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"Just Like Grandma Told You"—feature article by Nina Rothschild. Utne Magazine, in the November/December issue
- New Age Retailer, "The 13 Indigenous Grandmothers seek a deep and lasting peace" Feature article in the Holiday, 2007 issue: "The 13 Indigenous Grandmothers seek a deep and lasting peace"
- Marianne Magazine, National Czech Magazine, Interview with Jyoti
- Asahi Shimbun (Japan's Leading Newspaper) -feature article on the
Grandmothers and interview with Clara on the release of the Grandmother's
book in Japan. June 2007
- StarPeople (Japanese magazine) - feature article. Summer 2007
Radio
- NPR WNYC Leonard Lopate Show Interview with Agnes Baker Pilgrim. Click here for the interview
- NPR BAI- Interview with Agnes Pilgrim
- The Women Rising group of the National Radio Project did interviews with three of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers (Rita Blumenstein; Flordemayo; and Beatrice Long Visitor Holy Dance) on the program “Making Contact”. You can listen on line at http://www.radioproject.org
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“Here on Earth” Wisconsin Public Radio Show. Hosted by jean Feraca. Interviews with Jyoti, Agnes Pilgrim and author Carol Schaefer
- Joanna Harcourt-Smith's FuturePrimitive audio project at www.futureprimitive.org features interviews
with Jyoti and many of the grandmothers.
Internet
- Two trailers from the film "For the Next 7 Generations: the Grandmothers Speak" have been posted on YouTube. They have received over 10,0000 views (and more all the time). See www.youtube.com/carolehart
- Featured link in Wise Women's Web E-zine, October issue.
- Interviews with 3 of the grandmothers by PEACE X PEACE, a news service which culls and presents stories that highlight and affect the status of women around the world.
- Pachamama Interviews at Bioneers Conference - October, 2007
Television
- LinkTV Space Bridge Broadcast of Grandmothers in Dharamsala and Bioneers conference. See www.linktv.org/programs/turning
Film
- For the Next Seven Generations: The Grandmothers Speak — feature length documentary film, in progress Spring, 2008. See www.forthenext7generations.com
Books
- International Translations of the Grandmother’s Book: Grandmother Counsel the World- Holland, Germany, Japan, China, Czech Republic, Spain
- Forthcoming Anthology: “The Spirit of Women and the Power of her Story” Chapter by Jyoti
Media Coverage, 2004-2006
2006
Web: Children’s Site- Native Village - www.nativevillage.org
Web: Podcast Interviews- Ancient Futures - www.futureprimitive.org
Book: Grandmothers Counsel the World, Carole Schaefer, Shambhala Publications
Article: Mona Polacca at World Peace Forum
California State Assembly and House Resolutions Presented (see below)
Press conference in the California State House
2005
Radio- Donna House, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Newspaper Article- Indian Country Today, May 30, 2005 Indigenous Grandmothers Pray for the World
Magazine Article- World Pulse Magazine- Grandmothers, Tell us your Wisdom
Bernadette Rebienot
Magazine Article- Shaman’s Drum- When Grandmothers Speak, Jyoti
Magazine Article- Compass Magazine, Netherlands, Oct., 2005, Grandmothering the
World
Newspaper Article-La Capital, Mexico
2004
Radio-Jyoti on NPR New York
Newspaper-Almanac 11-07-04 Mr. President, are you listening?
Alternet Article- Grandmothers Unite Rachel Lehmann-Haupt
The feature-length documentary on the events and Gatherings of the Grandmothers from their founding in 2004, was completed in early summer, 2009, and is being widely distributed. Visit 