Welcome to Spirit of the Wind
We are Spirit of the Wind:
A Native American nonprofit organization from the beautiful and mystical area of Mount Shasta, in Northern California.
We are a community of people committed to living in harmony with Spirit.
We facilitate Native American Indigenous Ceremonies like Sweat Lodges, Drum Circles, Arts & Crafts Workshops, and Traditional Dances
guided by our Ceremonial Leader, Walking Eagle (Jack Thom, Sr.), from the Karuk Tribe, and his Wife, Gentle Springs (Barbara Humiston), a Wintun Nomalaki descendant.
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We are a nonprofit charitable organization primarily run by volunteers. Donations to the organization are eligible for tax deductions.
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We have recognized the importance of promoting and preserving Native American Culture, Values, and Traditions through strong community support and our growing role in the community over the last forty years.​
Walking Eagle and Gentle Springs
Walking Eagle (Jack Thom, Sr.)
Walking Eagle
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Our ceremonial leader,
Walking Eagle (Hün-Na-îtch) (Jack Thom, Sr.), is a beloved Káruk Elder who has led Native American Indigenous and Spiritual Ceremonies in Siskiyou County, Northern California, for over forty years.
He is a devoted advocate of healthy and sober living. He teaches by example and constantly reminds us that the answers to our questions are found in our prayers.
He supports the spiritual growth and healing of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds worldwide.​​
All peoples and tribes are welcome to participate in our activities!
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Walking Eagle is the nephew of Charlie "Red Hawk" Thom (1928-2013), a legendary Káruk Medicine Man born in Quartz Valley, California, who became a notorious ceremonial leader, a knowledgeable culture bearer, and a protector of the environment and sacred sites.​​​
A Native American Prayer:
Great Spirit: We are guided by your Wisdom, Encouraged by your Strength, And protected by your Love!
We, the Spirit of the Wind Family, welcome you with open arms into our lives!
​It's our belief that we are all part of the Creator’s family, including you!
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We hope this website provides an overall idea of our Community and ways you can participate in Ceremonies and support our events and educational activities.
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The translations to this website are available in Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese. You can view the translated versions by clicking on the flags in the upper part of this page, above the main menu.
Your feedback and questions are highly valued. Do not hesitate to contact us!
You can also subscribe to our mailing list for updated emails about activities and events.
May your journey be guided by the beat of the Creator’s heart!
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Blessings from the Spirit of the Wind Family! Aho! 🪶
We offer monthly Sweat Lodge Purification Ceremonies that are open to the public, and everybody is welcome to participate.
Our next Pubic Sweat Lodge is:
Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Time: 1 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Location:
370 Siskiyou Way, Weed, CA, 96094
(Take a left on Walnut Street because the GPS will take you to an apartment complex.)
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For detailed information and disclaimer, please click the link below:
Public Sweat Lodge​​​
Mount Shasta, Northern California. Photo by Hawkfeathers Pruett Photography, October, 2024.