PRAISING EARTH

MISSION

Praising Earth is devoted to renewing humanity’s essential place in the wild ecology. We specifically explore the natural interrelation of the creative arts with land caretaking.

METHODOLOGY

Praising Earth caretakes a wild acreage in northern New Mexico. People gather at the land often for circles and events, immersive educational programs, seasonal community camps, and land regeneration projects. Praising Earth also publishes writings and music that celebrate wild nature and hosts live performances of music, spoken word, theater, and dance.

LAND BASE

Praising Earth has its home in the lush Rio en Medio valley on the western side of the Santa Fe mountains. The land is beautifully forested with a mix of oak, maple, and willows, enlivened by the pristine Rio en Medio mountain stream, and surrounded by vast tracts of wild public and tribal lands.

CO-FOUNDERS

Madi Sato is a singer and mentor of Japanese Ainu and Irish roots. From a young age, she was immersed in indigenous ceremony and began creating songs in communication with nature.

Madi has been a performing artist for three decades and recorded three albums: Soul in Love, Madi Sato, and Return to the River. She is also a lifelong actress and dancer.

Madi guides women to awaken and empower their voices through the Song Carrier programs. In addition to the cultural songs she learns and shares, Madi’s original chants are carried by women worldwide.

MADI SATO

Timothy is a spoken word poet and earth-based celebrant. He served many years in native education and has followed an indigenous spiritual path since early manhood.

His various publications include the anthology Walking on Earth & Touching the Sky, the album Moccasins & Microphones, and the collections Rooted & Risen and Seeds Under the Tongue. His poetry chronicles an inspired intimacy with wild places and presences.

Timothy facilitates the GREEN MAN programs, guiding men into their essential wildness through word, chant, drumming, and movement.

TIMOTHY P. MCLAUGHLIN

See more of Timothy's work at TimothyPMcLaughlin.com