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An Introduction to Liberation Through Ancestor Veneration

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We invite you to join us for an 8-week journey into the foundations of ancestor work as spiritual resistance and liberation.

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This course is a beginning place for those who feel called to build a grounded relationship with the ancestors and explore what it means to walk with the beloved dead in times of personal and collective change.

Across many traditions, the ancestors are not only remembered but actively honored and consulted for healing, protection, wisdom, and justice. In this intimate learning circle we will explore the foundations of ancestor veneration and spiritual relationship: how to begin, how to listen, how to create safety, and how to build a practice that is life-giving, ethical, and sustainable.

 

Together we will explore how ancestor work can support both personal healing and collective liberation, especially in times when we are called to act with courage, clarity, and spiritual grounding.

 

Intentions

• A deeper relationship with your beloved dead

• A deepened trust in your own intuition as part of ancestral communication

• Clear boundaries around when and how you connect

• Tools for altar work, ceremony, and ancestral communication

• Guidance for navigating complicated or painful ancestral histories

• Practices for protection, discernment, and grounding

• Connection to a supportive community of practitioners

 

Over 8 sessions we will draw from culturally grounded traditions, spiritual herbalism, altar practice, and ritual forms of listening, offering, and protection, alongside guided exercises, discussion, and creative soul-crafting practices.

 

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Course Format

 

This cohort meets in a hybrid format, gathering both in person and online.

 

In-person sessions will take place at Duafe House and Garden, beginning with  brunch and shared altar time before moving into the day’s teaching and practice.

 

• 8 sessions total

• Sundays at 10:00 AM

• April 12 – June 7th, 2026

• No class on Mother’s Day (May 10)

 

Participation is limited to 12 people to maintain a supportive and focused learning container.

Tuition:

 Sliding scale $306–$801

for guidance on how to use the sliding scale, go to the home page and scroll down.

Payment plans are available, just reach out and we can figure it out!

See you in April friends!

Application & Registration

Thank you for your interest in joining Ancestor Work as Spiritual Resistance level 1.


Because this work involves personal, emotional, and spiritual exploration, the course takes place in a small and intentional learning circle. To support depth, care, and safety within the group, participation is limited to 12 people per cohort.


For this reason, not everyone who applies will be offered a place in this current session.


These questions help us understand who is being called to the work at this time and help us shape a group container that can support everyone involved. Please answer as honestly as you are able and only share what feels comfortable.


Your responses will be read with care and respect.

Age Cohort

Supporting Your Participation

Audio / Video Response Option

If writing your responses doesn’t feel like the best fit, you are welcome to share your answers through an audio or video recording instead.

You’ll find the upload section at the bottom of this form.

We ask that you limit uploads to no more than 10 files.

Take your time and share in the way that feels most natural to you.

Tell Us About You

Ancestral practices

Relationship with Community

Your Support Systems

Ancestor work can be deeply meaningful and it can also bring up personal and generational grief.

Supported video files: AVI, MPEG, MPG, MPE, MP4, MKV, WebM, MOV, OGV, VOB, M4V, 3GP, DivX, XVID, MXF, WMV, M1V, FLV, M2TS

File size limit: 

  • 4GB

  • Recommended resolution 1920 x 1080pfiles: AVI, MPEG, MPG, MPE, MP4, MKV, WebM, MOV, OGV, VOB, M4V, 3GP, DivX, XVID, MXF, WMV, M1V, FLV, M2TS

File size limit: 

  • 4GB

  • Recommended resolution 1920 x 1080px


Supported audio files: MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, WMA, AAC, AIF and AIFF

File size limit: 

  • 50MB. 

  • Number of channels: 1 (mono) or 2 (stereo)

Sliding Scale Tiers

Note About Sliding Scale

We trust participants to choose the sliding scale tier that best reflects their financial reality. If you are able to select a higher tier, your contribution helps sustain this work and supports others in accessing the circle through lower-cost options and payment flexibility.

If your financial situation is uncertain or changing, you are welcome to choose the tier that feels honest for you today.

Payment is not required at the time of registration. If accepted, we will follow up to arrange payment in a way that works for you. We accept and prefer Venmo, CashApp, and PayPal, and can also process credit card payments if needed.

Payment plans are available and can be discussed and arranged individually so that participation feels manageable and supported.

If you would like to pay in full right away, there is a button below that you are welcome to use.

Please choose the sliding scale tier that best reflects your financial situation today. No proff is required
Would you like a payment option?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and for sharing a little about yourself and the path that has brought you here.


We know these questions ask for reflection, and we honor the care it takes to answer them.


Your responses help us shape a circle that is supportive, grounded, and able to hold the depth of this work.


Once applications have been reviewed, we will be in touch about the next steps.


Whether or not this particular cohort is the right timing, we appreciate your interest in this work and your willingness to explore relationship with the ancestors.


With care and gratitude,

Sister Donyelle

Through ancestral healing, spiritual herbalism, and community care, Folkway LLC helps folks remember who they are and reclaim their place in the circle.

Proudly located on the Northside of Minneapolis, MN

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