Our vision

Sky World Village envisions a future rooted in balance, reciprocity, and the interconnection of all living beings. Inspired by the Sky Woman story, the Village seeks to restore harmony between humanity and the natural world, honoring the wisdom of Indigenous creation narratives to guide community healing, sustainability, and empowerment.

context & Philosophy

The Sky Woman story serves as the foundational philosophy, illustrating the importance of collective action, care for the earth, and the duality of creation and challenge.

As Sky Woman descended to Turtle Island and was supported by the animals and the natural world, Sky World Village emphasizes the interplay between community, environment, and cultural renewal to create a resilient and nurturing space.

Why We Act

Colonial systems have disrupted the balance between people, land, and the natural world, eroding Indigenous knowledge systems, fragmenting communities, and creating environmental and cultural harm. There is an urgent need for spaces that foster reconnection, learning, and action guided by local and global Indigenous traditions and ecological wisdom.

core beliefs

Kinship with the Land: Land is a living relative, and the stewardship of it must reflect a kincentric and reciprocal relationship.

Intergenerational Connection: Honoring the wisdom of elders and the boundless potential of youth as essential to creating balance and sustaining community lies at the heart of our ethos. Rooted in the teachings of the Sky Woman story, we recognize that each generation is a vital link in the ongoing cycle of reciprocity, care, and creation. By fostering relationships that bridge generations, we ensure that knowledge, traditions, and stewardship practices are passed on, nurturing a future grounded in harmony with the earth and each other.

Community Collaboration: Like the animals supporting Sky Woman, collective efforts are key to overcoming challenges and creating regenerative approaches to land and community.

Balance and Duality: Challenges and disruptions, like the discord between Holder of the Heavens and The Bent One, can be reconciled through intentional action and the pursuit of harmony.

inputs

Physical Space: Sky World Village as a regenerative space for learning, ceremony, and community collaboration.

Cultural Knowledge: Incorporating Rotinohnsyonni teachings and other Indigenous knowledge systems to guide programs.

Community Engagement: Partnerships with Indigenous communities, knowledge holders, and allies.

Resources: Access to funding, land, and tools to create a sustainable and inclusive village and generative community space.

Activities

Ceremony and Storytelling: Hosting regular events where Indigenous stories, like the Sky Woman story, are shared to inspire and guide action.
Ecological Restoration: Projects to heal the land, such as planting traditional crops, rematriating seeds, and applying local and global Indigenous ecological stewardship techniques.
Education and Capacity Building: Workshops on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, sustainable practices, and cultural preservation.
Cultural Arts and Healing: Creating spaces for artistic expression, intergenerational knowledge sharing, and trauma healing rooted in Indigenous practices.
Partnerships and Advocacy: Collaborating with like-minded organizations to advance Indigenous land sovereignty, Black-Indigenous solidarity, climate justice, and cultural revival.

Outputs

Creation of a living village model that integrates traditional practices with regenerative design.
Increased knowledge and practice of global Indigenous ecological stewardship and cultural traditions.
Strengthened community ties among Indigenous and ally participants.
A visible demonstration of Indigenous-led environmental and cultural solutions.

Short-Term Outcomes

Participants develop skills in traditional and sustainable practices.
Increased cultural pride and connection among Indigenous community members.
Enhanced ecological health of the land through restoration efforts.
Multicultural solidarity leading to synergistic approaches to community.

Medium-Term Outcomes

Sky World Village becomes a hub for Indigenous-led innovation in land stewardship and cultural revival.
Replication of village principles in other communities.
Policy shifts toward greater recognition and support of Indigenous sovereignty and ecological stewardship in Western New York and beyond.

Long-Term Impact

Sky World Village catalyzes a broader movement of healing and reciprocity, where humanity lives in balance with the natural world, guided by Indigenous wisdom. It inspires systemic change by showing the power of interconnected communities to create a regenerative, harmonious future.