our original medicine is a gift to be embraced
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Who We Are
We are individuals who act responsibly, not only for ourselves but for the benefit of all. We understand the interconnectedness of all life, both within the internal and the external world. We exhibit leadership, clarity, and courage to meet ourselves and the growing needs of our planet.
Upcoming Calendar
Our Offerings
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Original Medicine
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Leadership Training Program
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Earth-Based Practices
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Restorative Economy
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Cross-Cultural Mindfulness
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Indigenous Psychology
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Weaving the Dharma
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Mentorship Program
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Our Founder’s Story
At the age of 18, Carol Cano’s journey for universal understanding started with an important stranger who set her on a path to Thailand to begin exploring the mystery of her spiritual life path. Through many twists and turns and over 35 years of practice and teaching experience, with a gentle nudge on the shoulder by her beloved ancestors, Carol founded Braided Wisdom in 2020. With support of her community, the organization was established as a 501c3 non-profit at the very beginning of the COVID pandemic to help address the growing divide across humanity during a unprecedented time of global crisis. Amidst a wide spreading culture of violence and domination, Braided Wisdom became part of a collective movement for mindfulness and healing justice. We believe it’s time to return to the very nature of who we are as human beings and embrace all aspects of ourselves, leaving no parts left out.
Braided Wisdom stands for the universal commonalities of the human experience spanning across all peoples. We work to unify divided parts internally so that we may help heal the separation that occurs externally between communities. All are welcome here at Braided Wisdom and we offer an especially sacred space where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color can be fully centered and encouraged to bring their whole selves to the world.
Learn more about our founder Carol Cano here.
It’s time to return to the very nature of who we are as human beings
Braided Wisdom was founded at a time of global crisis to address the growing divide in humanity. More than ever before, amidst a widespread culture of violence and domination, we believe it’s time to return to the very nature of who we are as human beings and embrace all aspects of ourselves, leaving no parts left out.
All are welcome here at Braided Wisdom and we offer an especially sacred space where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color can be fully centered and encouraged to bring their whole selves to the world.
About Original Medicine
Indigenous societies recognize individuals holding their personal power as their Original Medicine. The shadow of the false self is purified as humans strengthen their authentic selves through the practice of coming home to their truth and power. The teachings of Buddha and Indigenous wisdom build this foundation of truth, trust, and love. Together we will explore ways of coming into our own Original Medicine and enhance our personal growth and purpose.
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Our Impact
Over the past year, over 800 individuals have participated in our core offerings.
We reach beings living in 10+ regions across the world including parts of North & South Americas, Africa, and Asia.
We’re closing the representation gap in Western Mindfulness by training diverse facilitators who serve as leaders across all industries - education, social work, public health administration, healing arts, multimedia and beyond.
Be it environmental, financial, equity, or health resiliency, we show up as ambassadors of change.
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