Sacred Voices of the Longhouse

The Circle as a Sacred Symbol: Indigenous Wisdom for Healing and Balance Do you ever feel like life moves in circles? Perhaps you notice the same challenges repeating, familiar lessons returning, or cycles of growth, loss, and renewal shaping your path. In the modern world, many of us long for balance and meaning, yet we often overlook the patterns that guide our lives. For Indigenous peoples, the...

Sky Woman and Turtle Island: The Haudenosaunee Creation Story Have you ever wondered how the world came to be—and what those stories can teach us about who we are today? Creation stories exist in every culture, carrying lessons about identity, purpose, and relationship to the natural world. For the Haudenosaunee, one of the most powerful and enduring stories is that of Sky Woman and Turtle Island....

The Three Sisters: Ancient Wisdom for Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit Do you ever feel like your life is out of balance? Maybe your mind is racing with too many thoughts, your body feels neglected, or your spirit longs for deeper connection. In today’s busy world, it is easy to get pulled in different directions, forgetting that true health comes from harmony. But what if ancient wisdom could sh...

The Role of the Clan System: Family, Responsibility, and Identity Have you ever wondered where your true sense of belonging comes from? In today’s fast-paced world, so many people feel disconnected—from family, community, and even from themselves. The search for identity has become a journey many are walking, yet often without a clear path forward. For the Haudenosaunee people, this path has long...

Gratitude First: Living the Thanksgiving Address Are you searching for a simple yet powerful way to begin your day with peace, clarity, and purpose? In this episode of Ongwehonwe Wisdom, host Evita Teiohonwake Stacey, a member of the Haudenosaunee Nation, shares the timeless teaching of the Thanksgiving Address, also known as The Words That Come Before All Else. This traditional practice reminds u...

The Great Law of Peace: Ancient Haudenosaunee Wisdom for Modern Healing The wisdom of the Haudenosaunee people has carried across generations, reminding us of the importance of living in harmony with one another, the natural world, and the spirit within us. At the heart of this wisdom lies the Great Law of Peace, a profound teaching that has shaped the Haudenosaunee Confederacy for centuries and c...

The Power of Storytelling – How Ancestral Stories Shape Identity and Guide Healing By Evita Teiohonwake Stacey – Ongwehonwe Wisdom Podcast What if the stories your grandparents told you were more than just tales? What if they were living medicine—carrying the values, resilience, and identity of your people? Storytelling is one of humanity’s oldest and most powerful traditions, and in Indigenous cu...

Walking in Two Worlds: Balancing Modern Life with Traditional Indigenous Values By Evita Teiohonwake Stacey – Ongwehonwe Wisdom Podcast Have you ever felt like you’re living in two different worlds at once—one foot firmly planted in your ancestral traditions, the other navigating the fast-paced demands of modern society? If so, you’re not alone. For many Indigenous people, this balancing act is a...

What if the first step to healing isn't speaking... but listening? In this episode of Sacred Voices of the Longhouse, host Evita Teiohonwake Stacey shares the profound importance of the healing circle in Indigenous tradition. Rooted in Haudenosaunee wisdom, you'll discover why true transformation begins when we listen—with our hearts, to each other, and to the natural world. Learn how the sacred c...

Feeling disconnected from your spirit or overwhelmed by modern life? In this heart-opening episode of Sacred Voices of the Longhouse, Haudenosaunee host Evita Teiohonwake Stacey invites you to rediscover the sacred fire within. Through ancestral teachings, stories of resilience, and simple daily practices, you’ll learn how to reconnect with your inner strength using the Good Mind (Skana), gratitud...