Workshop 3: Indigenous Religions: The Earth Speaks Part of Building Bridges In This Section Introduction From Building Bridges ... everything on the Earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence. —... Spiritual Preparation From Building Bridges Indigenous religions are close to the sources of life and permeate the lives of followers; their stories give meaning to everything adherents see, touch... Welcoming and Entering From Building Bridges Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Cave Drawings Newspaper or drop cloth Modeling clay Large sheets of drawing paper Charcoal drawing sticks Tape... Opening From Building Bridges Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle World map or globe Leader Resource 2,... Activity 1: Story - Sun Mother Walks the Earth From Building Bridges Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Sun Mother Walks the Earth" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you will be comfortable... Activity 2: Oral Tradition From Building Bridges Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Small chime, gong, or bell Timepiece (minutes) Preparation for Activity Think of a story that was told ... Activity 3: Leaving a Record From Building Bridges Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Large sheets of cardboard, at least 11x17 inches A variety of art materials, such as water color paints... Activity 4: Fact Sheet From Building Bridges Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Indigenous Religions Fact Sheet A poster of the Unitarian Universalist Principles Descriptio... Activity 5: Time Line From Building Bridges Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Religions Time Line (Workshop 1) Sticky notes and fine-point markers World map or globe Preparation for... Closing From Building Bridges Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Taking It Home handout Optional: Newsprint,... Leader Reflection and Planning From Building Bridges This was the first workshop to explore a faith outside Unitarian Universalism. Review today's workshop with your co-leader: Did participants engage the... Faith In Action: Kids vs. Global Warming From Building Bridges Materials for Activity Optional: Computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Visit the Kids vs. Global Warming website, also known as the I... Alternate Activity 1: Engagement From Building Bridges Preparation for Activity Find an indigenous faith community with which to engage.... Alternate Activity 2: Goddesses From Building Bridges Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Post blan... Alternate Activity 3: Honoring Our Ancestors From Building Bridges Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Review the activity description so you will be comfortable presenting information about Shinto. Note:... Alternate Activity 4: Canning and Drying Food From Building Bridges Materials for Activity For drying fruit: Apricots, peaches, apples, berries, and more; a knife for pitting or coring; water and (a) ascorbic acid (2... Taking It Home From Building Bridges ... everything on the Earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence. —... Sun Mother Walks the Earth From Building Bridges Based on a story of indigenous people of Australia/New Zealand.There was a time when everything was still. All the spirits of the Earth were asleep—or... Handout 1: Indigenous Religions Fact Sheet From Building Bridges Emerged: As early as three million years ago in China, Japan, Australia, various regions in Africa, and Southeast Asia (Hinduism is explored in Workshop... Leader Resource 1: Cave Drawings From Building Bridges The first painting is Lascaux, from France. The second painting is Altammira, from Spain. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this... Leader Resource 2: Indigenous Religions Background From Building Bridges The earliest human beings developed the four aspects of human societies: language, music, a social order, and religion.... Find Out More About Workshop 3 From Building Bridges Explore the world's largest indigenous faiths.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More About Workshop 2 UP: Building Bridges NEXT: Introduction Download all of Building Bridges (Word) to edit or print.