A healthy connection to our ancestors is of great importance for our own spiritual development. In more indigenous environments this connection was easy to achieve as it was a deeply imbedded part of the culture. In the modern context ancestry is an almost forgotten concept or the connection itself is not a healthy one. There are many ways to develop the connection to the ancestors and bring it into a healthy alignment, but the most potent way is through Ceremony. In the Northern Hemisphere we are approaching the season where the veils are thin between us and the ancestors. It is the best time to connect and heal the relationships we hold with them for life to move forward in health. Join us to learn about the ceremonies that connect to our ancestors so we can heal the disconnection between us and them. Hosted by Salvatore Gencarelle

Although many Earth-based communities have faced genocide, extermination, and reduction practices, some survivors have been able to hold onto...

Helpers Mentoring Society is an organization, but it is also a community of people around the world working together for cultural repair. Our organization’s Vision is the creation of a society of people who are trained to be experts what we generally call connection – specifically what call ceremony.

The ceremonies we work with are powerful processes to support the renaissance of true culture (connection to self, others, nature, and the spiritual aspects of life). Ceremony is a necessary component in cultural repair because what prevents or limits connection is grief and trauma, and what heals grief and trauma is ceremony. Grief can be understood to be a psychic wall preventing the activation of connection. Dissolving this wall is often beyond modern treatments. But the seeds planted by ceremony grow and break down the wall with their roots. During the Helpers Gatherings and other in-person events held by Helpers Mentoring Society we focus on that as primary...

In part two of this free two-part webinar series, we explored the power of the elements and how humans can directly work with them in ceremony. Indigenous earth-based ceremonies use the elements to create the ceremonial altars. This is not by coincidence but by the design of creation. The ceremonial use of the elements help humanity to come into deep alignment with life. Hosted by Salvatore Gencarelle and Feathers.

In part one of this free two-part webinar series, we spoke about the power of the elements and how each element holds a unique consciousness that reveals to us a fundamental perspective of life. The elements can help us to perceive the bigger picture of life itself. To access this greater perspective, we must develop a clear relationship with the Elements. Hosted by Salvatore Gencarelle and Feathers.

After the many sacred fires ceremonies across the earth over the solstice, there is much wisdom to be shared from the ceremonies. As is often the case, the messages and insights offered through these deeply connective practices are global messages pertinent to all nations. This is an opportunity to harvest the learning from the fires for life that can help us all. Watch/listen to this rich harvest on how to support life moving forward into the future.

Fires will be lit all around the world in support of life, this coming June solstice. This is the recording of the free webinar to find out how you can get involved in your own way and to hear the motivation and intention behind these fires. This is the third year that fires have been intentionally set across the globe in unison, and we hope to have the same positive impact that was achieved with the last year’s endeavors.

This call is be presented by Penny Jerram and Salvatore Gencarelle.

Connection is key to navigating the world we live in, and its importance is only growing more significant. What we connect to and how those relationships develop will dictate the health of life that we experience. Although one can connect with many things in creation, not all of them are aligned in the same way. Some have the efficiency to promote greater healing and health through the whole creational system. In this video we share ways of working the elements of nature to build a stronger connection with nature and spirit. Presented by Salvatore Gencarelle and Feathers. 

On April 10, 2022, the memorial feast and giveaway for Waylon Red Elk and family was held in the town of Wanblee, South Dakota. Purchasing the food and giveaway items was greatly supported by the Helpers Mentoring Society global community. All your contributions made this event possible in such an impactful way.

The Red Elk family voiced their gratitude for all the support to make this memorial happen. I was approached by several elders and family members who wanted to share their thanks for all the help.

There was over $4,000 in donations given by the community of Helpers Mentoring Society. These donations were applied to $1,143 to provide all the food for the feast and $3,487 in giveaway items. An additional $240 was used to purchase heating fuel for surviving Red Elk family.

Beyond the contribution of money, many people contributed time and energy to make this event happen. Special thanks to Erica Thompson and Anthony...

In this podcast Pat Divilly and I speak about a variety of topics including nature connection, finding purpose, indigenous teachings and training, and dream analysis. It was great talking to Pat and getting to know him better. Check out the links to learn more about Pat and his work, mission and Vision.  

Links to Pat Divilly:

The Pat Divilly Podcast: #240- The Helpers Journey with Sal Gencarelle (libsyn.com)

The Pat Divilly Podcast (libsyn.com)