The Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center's Mission, Philosophy, and Guiding Theories have provided the leaders of this initiative with the support and process for studying ourselves and building community within a cultural framework. We are grateful to the Cultural Wellness Center for allowing our Institute to participate as an "Incubated Initiative."
The inspiration for this work comes from our European ancestors and the profound cultural teachings they have entrusted to us. These teachings have shown us a wisdom, beauty, strength, humility, and path to reconciliation that speaks to our heartfelt dreams and deepest desires.
Creative Directors Circle:
Dr. Sara Axtell, Elder Janice Barbee, Cara Carlson Bassett, Crystalline Ruby Muse, and Kara Vangen
Executive Director: Cara Carlson Bassett
Business Manager: Biff Dunsworth
Additional Teachers:
Faith Flum, Kari Kjome, Elder Tamara Milbourn, Elder Alan Olson, Teri Parsley Starnes, Elder Kaia Svien, Molly Van Avery
Photograph and site design by Megan Van Dyke, June 2007
Graphics by 
Celtic Art & Illumination