The Ojai Post

For many years, Malidoma Somé has been sharing the stories, wisdom and spiritual practices of the Dagara tribe with people all over the world. These ancient ways which sustained his people and the environment they lived in for thousands of years are now being called for in the west. Malidoma explains, “At this critical time in history, the earth’s people are awakening to a deep need for global healing. African wisdom, so long held secret, is being called on to provide tools to enable us to move into a more peaceful and empowered way of being, both within ourselves and within our communities.”

Malidoma’s personal story of being kidnapped at age four by Jesuit missionaries and his fifteen years at an English-speaking boarding school, gives an intimate glimpse into some of the horrors of colonization and is told in his award-winning book “Of Water and the Spirit.” More about his life and work can be found at www.malidoma.com.

For information about his Public Talk on Thursday, January 28, 7:30 pm at The Ojai Foundation go to www.ojaifoundation.org or call 646-8343. For information about his Jan.29-31 retreat and grief ritual at Casa De La Luna call 633-4624. For appointments for Private Divination Sessions with Malidoma call Yetunde at (407) 574-5350.