Women's Teachings

When women gather together great things can happen. When a safe space is created for sharing and healing, stories begin to emerge. Today it was stories of child birth, puberty rights, moon teachings and menopause. Concerns and realities that we all share, yet often push aside to address more pressing issues, became the focal point of conversation.

It is in these all women spaces that the knowledge and stories often emerge. Each woman in the room bonded to the other by virtue of the fact that women were given the gift to be able to birth life. So much of the teachings that women share co-exist with this fact.

As we close the circle, if there is one fundamental lesson to take away, it is the importance of respecting yourself and your body.

NAHO's Journal of Aboriginal Health March 2008 Volume 4, Issue 1 is focused on Aboriginal Women's Health. To view a copy click here.