Category Archives: Indigenous Science

Reindigenise now

July 8, 2026Decolonising, Healing, Indigenous Science, Spiritual Skillsallyship, ancestral healing, belonging, cosmology, decolonising, earth, Earth Ethos, first nations, grounding, healing, identity, indigenous, intergenerational trauma, reciprocity, reindigenise, second nations, shame, sovereignty, traumaValerie Ringland

Blog by Valerie

Whether you’re a First Nations migrant who became Second Nations in a new land like me, or have deeper colonial roots with settler ancestors who stole land …

Healing trauma bonds

June 19, 2026Decolonising, Healing, Indigenous Science, Relationships, Valuesacceptance, ancestral healing, boundaries, core values, Earth Ethos, estrangement, healing, identity, relationships, renouncing, survival, trauma, unconditional loveValerie Ringland

Trauma bonding tends to be defined as a strong attachment with someone (or something) abusing us or causing us harm. By this definition it is inherently negative, and the advice …

Reflections on Retreats

February 9, 2026Indigenous ScienceValerie Ringland

At the start of the year we took time to reflect on our experience facilitating and experiencing the five retreat series labour of love around the Medicine Wheel last year:…

2026 Retreats & Upcoming Event

January 28, 2026Indigenous ScienceValerie Ringland

Mark your calendars and please pass on the Spotty Gum Peace Centre retreat dates for 2026!

And if you’re near Moruya, you’re invited to join an author’s talk and discussion …

South Coast Summer Series

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Wollongong workshop

July 30, 2025Indigenous ScienceValerie Ringland

You are invited to visit the beautiful Nan Tien Buddhist temple in Wollongong, enjoy the monthly markets, nourishing cafes, and peaceful energy of the temple grounds and partake in a …

Parenting with Indigenous Science

July 11, 2025Culture, decolonising, Indigenous Science, relationships, spiritual skills, valuesacceptance, ancestral healing, child, cosmology, culture, Earth Ethos, emotion, family, indigenous, life, love, mental-health, mother, parent, parenting, philosophy, relationships, unconditional love, worldviewValerie Ringland

Blog by Valerie

There’s so much parenting advice, and so little I resonate with, so I thought I’d share my perspective.

Parenting is about building relationships through developmentally appropriate leadership

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May South Coast Events!

April 26, 2025Indigenous ScienceValerie Ringland

Please join us & pass it on to friends who may be interested! <3

Healing through Indigenous Wisdom Author’s Talk

11am & 1pm @Nan Tien Temple Markets, Wollongong, …

2025 Retreats

February 3, 2025Indigenous ScienceValerie Ringland

Please pass on thoughtfully to someone who may be interested. Big blessings and thanks!…

Virtual Book Event

January 2, 2025Indigenous ScienceEarth Ethos, event, healingValerie Ringland

You’re invited to a virtual discussion with sharing and Q&A on experiences going through the book Healing through Indigenous Wisdom. With thanks to Shannon at Providencia in Waco, Texas …