Denise Iwaniw/ Star Nations

[loudcrow]

Denise has a daughter named Elyse Iwaniw so I think it's rather safe to assume she was married
to Steven Val Iwaniw. This being said, why is she still using the Iwaniw surname if she is, in fact,
married to Todd Francisco? That seems rather odd to me. I also did not realize she has multiple
Facebook pages. Here's the one I've been looking at:

https://www.facebook.com/Denise-Iwaniw-The-Mystic-Journey-202598593116417/?fref=ts

[mermaidmom]

They deliver blankets, huh? I find all of this to be unbelievably false. In know for many organizations and tribes that have driven out to Pine Ridge to deliver supplies. Gathering Thunder is not the end all be all, and it seems to me that, this group does in fact ask for something in return.  Plenty of attention and money.

[Sparks]

I also need to add, that Neshi was at one point (perhaps still is) an avid follower of Drunvalo. This guy is crazy! And has done his fair share of fraudulent activity.

Neshi is one of only about 100 certified teachers in the world by the School of Remembering for the Awakening the Illuminated Heart method of ascension. Some of these teachers have studied with Drunvalo and his inspired information for years and were hand selected by Drunvalo and the Awakening the Illuminated Heart Council. Neshi has studied Drunavalo’s work for over 10 years and will now be teaching the Awakening the Illuminated Heart meditation throughout the United States, primarily in the Midwest.

This comes from her Sacred Hoop website

That last quote is right here: http://sacredhoop.net/about.php

About Bernard Perona AKA Drunvalo Melchizedek: http://www.newagefraud.org/smf/index.php?topic=2732.0

Neshi Lokotz also has this Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/neshi.lokotz

[Sparks]

A little bit more about Neshi Lokotz and Drunvalo Melchizedek:

Neshi is a certified teacher of the School of Remembering for the Awakening The Illuminated Heart method of ascension and was hand selected by Drunvalo Melchizedek.

Her own web page, already quoted, is also a place for getting an impression: http://www.sacredhoop.net

[educatedindian]

For an organization supposedly teaching or preserving Native traditions, it's striking that none of their staff or contributors are Native, except Carapella. No elders, no community leaders or activists or teachers.
Instead it's almost all dozens of white Nuagers, most of them openly so, many of them hawking their Nuage businesses and products. From their own bios:

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http://starnations.org/star-nations-magazine/about-us/
Deb Swingholm...Her journey has taken her to sacred sites and mystical places in Asia, the Middle East and Europe where she has gathered knowledge of shamanic practices, ceremonies and healing methods drawn from many cultures. A gifted intuitive...Her “Walking with the Goddess” classes and tours immerse you in the beauty and wisdom of the Divine Feminine.

Bridget Krutzik...is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Angel Reiki Healer.

Margaret (Meg) Annutto...is the owner of Infinite Grace...lifelong interest and passion in complimentary alternative medicine...received many certifications in the disciplines of Energy Medicine...She is a self- described practical mystic...

Terry Ruelle is the owner of Pathways Holistic Counseling Services...a certified Acupuncture Detox Specialist and Registered NADA Trainer (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association). She is also a Reiki Master...teaches...basic Heart Math.

Susan J. McFarland...a contributing author to Bellesprit Magazine, Star Nations Magazine and the Coptic Fellowship Newsletter, the Inner Connection. She owns Of the Vine, llc...and offers Nutrilite vitamins and minerals.

Tami Gulland...teaches how to partner with Angels...bridges the gap between business strategy and spirituality...an Angel Therapy Practitioner® and Certified Medium...her Permission to Prosper™ Success Tool Kit.... [registered trademarks are a nice sooper spirchul touch]

Stephen Schmidt has been a student of Metaphysics and Spirituality for over 20 years.  He is an Intuitive, an Akashic Records Consultant and a Level II Ama-Deus healer as well.

Patti Heredia is a...registered Colon Hydrotherapist...and a trained Upledger Craniosacral therapist.

Nicole Fix...is a Reiki Master and Ama Deus healer.

Amantha Murphy is a Shamanic Healer & Teacher from Ireland who follows the path of the Goddess...a clairvoyant... trance mediumship.

Monica Schwartz... is a...time traveler and aspiring teleporter...

Sandra L. Harrick...has been working in the field of psycho/Spiritual healing for over 40 years.

Laurie DeDecker...is a certified practitioner and trainer in the Healing in America method of energy therapy.

Leslie Cirinesi...specializes in Animal Communication and Reiki for Animals...

Rev. Laura MacLachlan...is an instructor/trainer/Metaphysical Church Pastor and Seminary Instructor.

Kristine Pollock is a professional artist. She specializes in Spirit Paintings.

David J. Sterken is a pediatric nurse, energy and shamanic practitioner, and Vice President of the Gathering Thunder Foundation.

Ortrun Franklin is an intuitive Spiritual coach, Meditation Practitioner and Mystery School instructor....

Dora Dias...is a conscious energy channel, a sound and space shifter.

Cindy Fadoir...started studying with a psychic in Florida in the ’80’s. She developed her psychic intuition, especially in Psychometry and Card Readings...studying Tarot and Mediumship. Cindy has offered Intuitive Readings professionally since 2003...Cindy currently offers Intuitive Readings, Reiki Healings and Astrologer-in-Training Readings at the Higher Self Bookstore, “a Modern New Age store...

Concepcion Castellanos...has taught...sacred geometry and the MerKaBa for over 20 years.

Julie Hedges is a Reiki Master and teacher of Tarot and Astrology...
Tune in each month as Julie hosts The Tarot Journey on Star Nations Radio Network...
Cindy is currently a certified Usui Reiki Master, an Advanced Seichim Reiki Practitioner and a Registered Karuna Reiki Practitioner. Cindy also holds certifications in Divine Grace Healing and Seraphic Wisdom...

Brenda Edwards is co-owner of Quantum Life Management Center...where she combines her gifts of channeling, Life Coaching, healing, and teaching....She also has a passion for Zumba and is an instructor.

Reverend Elizabeth Cosmos, PhD, ThD is an author, lecturer and oral traditional carrier for Ama-Deus method of healing...

Carl Franklin has been an Ordained Minister for over 40 years...author of the highly acclaimed “Alpha Breakthrough Series” of self help CD’s; a metaphysical researcher; international presenter/workshop leader and hosts two internet radio shows which focus on Ascension.

Adrianna Lesniak, is a third generation psychic...a Sacred Triad Practioner, a Psychic Intuitive Medium, life coach, Reiki Practioner...She continues to study the Ancient Tetragrammatons...

Andrea Adler...the “Metaphysical Marketer.”..founder of Holistic PR...integrates spiritual practice and psychological self-inquiry into a domain not usually associated with spirit: marketing.

[mermaidmom]

Tara Rietberg, Secretary for The Gathering Thunder Foundation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-rietberg-2914a1b
http://thecopticcenter.org/related-sites-coptic-ministers
According to LinkedIn, Tara is a retired Administrative Asst. for the Grand Rapids School District. She is also a listed on The Coptic Center, as a minister.

[mermaidmom]

David Fix, Director of Social Media, Gathering Thunder Foundation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fix-aa34b110a

Maureen Wolverton, Education Liason
https://www.gvsu.edu/liberalstudies/maureen-wolverton-36.htm
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-wolverton-9641a312
https://www.pinterest.com/mowolverton/
http://thecopticcenter.org/media-video/maureen-wolverton-jungian-perspective
And you have already read info on the Treasurer of Gathering Thunder, Neshi.

[Defend the Sacred]

The Native events they list on their website... they are falsely implying that they run other people's heating efforts and language preservation groups. They request that donations be sent to their group of white people instead of to the actual organizers (who are NDN). This looks like a clear effort to siphon money away from NDNs and NDN cultural preservation work.

Not only are the NDNs who actually run those events not named or linked to... I've been checking these out and so far no one even knows these white people.  I smell fraud.

[mermaidmom]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHgONv7CdVM
Neshi Lokotz, You Tube video

[loudcrow]

This group is making my blood boil. Yells is absolutely correct... they are requesting donations for projects they more
than likely have nothing to do with and are steering donators away from the organizations who actually do the work.
It's simply disgusting.

Were those folks at their Awakeing sick or something? I'm just wondering why the need to do a jingle dress dance for them.

[loudcrow]

http://www.nonprofitfacts.com/MI/Gathering-Thunder-Foundation-Denise-Iwaniw.html

[mermaidmom]

They don't appear to be sick. According to the video description it  states "This is a very sacred dance asking for blessings for those who will be going into the world living from their hearts"

[loudcrow]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvsYcUZoRfk

I feel the need to put on my boots and grab my shovel.

[loudcrow]

Wow! After all these years I had no idea the jingle dress dance is to bless those who are ready to
go out into the world and live from their hearts! Thanks for the heads up, Neishi! I also was unaware
that such dances need to be videotaped and put on Youtube for the world to see.