INDIGI GOLDEN HERBAL FOLK
ACADEMY

INDIGENOUS AND INDIGENOUS RECLAIMING B(B)IPOC FOLKS ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR ONLINE 13 LUNAR MONTH HERBAL FELLOWSHIP

THE CREATION STORY

Jumbo & Imhotep divine herbal seekers welcome to the Indigi Golden Herbal Folk Academy platform. We are officially a 501c(3) non profit organization operating in solidarity with Indigenous peoples.

As a proud daughter of the Earth Mother, land steward, environmentalist, and advocate for Indigenous peoples rights, it is clear that something special is being midwifed that is in need of stewardship by the entire community. As you know it takes a village to raise a sacred seed.

This Herbal Academy is the fertile ground for community members to plant their seeds of kinship towards the reconstruction of our traditional and innate medicine ways. This ancestral calling became overwhelmingly clear and now while walking as an Olokun Initiate, Certified Herbalist, Permaculture designer, Homesteader, Farm worker, and Birth attendant with a Bachelors of Science degree in Alternative medicine from Everglades University the time to share within the abundant garden and plant medicinal "seeds" together in community, has manifested in the present.

For over a decade I have lived very close to the Earth, there sprouted a deepened relationship, desire, and ability to speak in the language of nature, and an unearthing of plant healers proven to be an inspiration worth sharing with devout children of the Earth.

Through initiations and teachings this yearning to deeply commune with these spirits, as taught by the Elders and in community, has grown. It became clear that this wisdom must be shared and continuously stewarded by community, as the healing garden is flourishing with sacred plant allies and in need of seed keepers and medicine holders. Might you be one of those land stewards willing to care take the metaphysical seeds of communal wellness?

If so, you are invited to embark on an intimate 13 lunar month herbal apprenticeship, in an intimate community that nurtures the expansion of our ancestral medicine ways.

MORE ABOUT THE LEAD HERBALIST

Returning to my grandparents humble home for summers really opened the gate to the inner treasure of one-ness with nature. That family home in a small mid-western town was a quiet, learned, authentic, loving container which aided my spirit to court quiet simplicity. My Grandfather was a pastor for over 50 years in a small and quiet town with a strong message of love and communal care. He marched in civil rights protests, visited West Africa, and they grew a beautiful garden with 10 children. Originally my grandparents never went to the doctors, and my parents didn't either. This was common for Black Folks growing up in Southern or rural areas. Black Castor oil and vicks vapor rub was a cure all and so was fish oil and lipton tea for my recent familial lines . My parents had a small garden for us growing up and I spent a lot of time there observing and reflecting in nature. So much so that I wrote a short story about the life and lore of Ladybugs in the 2nd grade. The story was so well detailed swirling with colors and the inner world of the ladybugs my teacher called my mother and couldn't believe I had written the story.

As a young Girl Scout I spent my childhood fully immersed in nature, riding horses, rescuing kittens, and binge watching the animal planet. Growing up my mother maintained a relationship with alternative healing practices. She employed holistic practices such as; detoxing, cleansing, proper nutrition, acupuncture, massage, and folky remedies, even though health literacy was beginning to decline amongst her peers.

This nurturing environment created the foundation for me to continue to grow and lean deeper into the natural biorhythms of the earth. For two years, several years ago, I helped manage an herbal Apothecary on unceded Chumash lands, and since have been spending countless hours getting to know many plant medicines in a clinical light while simultaneously studying traditional folk lore, naturopathy, alternative medicine, and Indigenous medicine ways. We now "own", really steward a 7 acre farmstead on Nisenan tribal lands, with medicinal herb gardens in solidarity!

Several years ago I was told by a Himalayan monk, a teacher of mine, and an Apache First Nations Herbalist, Mother, Spirit Runner, and Medicine Woman, an affiliate to this community to bring forth the wisdom of nature to a larger community by way of my studies. Thus the creation of our online herbal platform in the winter of 2018.

FULL STORY

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE, INTRODUCE, AND PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO CONNECT DEEPER WITH THE EARTH, THUS DEEPENING YOUR OWN RELATIONS WITH YOUR ANCESTORS.

THE COURSE

The course material can take you three to six months to complete but the integration of the herbal practices will take you a full year. This is a one year apprenticeship. Upon completion you will receive a certification.

There are quizzes and a thorough exam based on an alternative medical criteria from an academia perspective. Giving each one the sacred opportunity to study naturopathy and clinical theories in relation to ancient ancestral wisdom.

Yet still interlaced throughout is the greatest importance of our spiritual connection to the natural world around us as unique individuals with stories and lore of our own.

Once you complete this course you will have gained knowledge and wisdom about the following topics respectively: anatomy & physiology, biology, chemistry, botany, herbalism, sacred rituals, phytotherapy, pharmacology, naturopathy, medicine making, homeopathy, aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, African Dawa, Aboriginal Medicine, Women's health, Men's health, and midwifery.

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WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THIS COURSE:

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Awareness of over 300 medicinal plants
Over 21 unique and individual plant allies
What regions these plants grow in
What properties and actions these plants have
How and where you can purchase/harvest/ grow the plants sustainably
How to apply the plant medicines into your daily lives
Rituals and how to create sacred space
How to make herbal medicine with the plants
What the plants can do for you and your health
Sustainable ethical harvesting in practice
Doctrine of signatures for plants as told by Indigenous & African herbalists
How certain cultures use these plants
How to honor our Ancestors and what spiritual context particular plants and medicinal preparations have
Herbs for pregnancy and each cycle of life retrieved from Indigenous midwifery folk lore
Various bodily systems and how they function as a whole from the ancient perspective alongside modern medicine
How to prepare a sacred altar
In which way to conduct ceremonies that honor your ancestors & your lineages
Decolonizing Herbalism and Indigenous thought frames
How to stand in Solidarity with Indigenous causes

INVESTMENT

PRICING

STUDY HERBALISM WITH PEOPLE OF COLOR AND WITH CONTRIBUTORS OF INDIGENOUS LINEAGES FROM ACROSS THE DIASPORA.

A PORTIN OF OUR PROCEEDS GO TO ASSISTING THOSE INDIGENOUS LINEAGES FROM SOUTH AMERICA TO INDIA, RUNNING SCHOOLS, FARMING, AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES FROM LOWER INCOME OR CASTE SYSTEMS.

EVERY DOLLAR TRULY HELPS THOSE IN NEED.

PRICING

The price for this sacred course is a donation with a sliding scale of what you can afford between the prices of $444.00 - $555.00. If you can donate the full price of $555.00 that would be greatly appreciated and for those who are of lower income brackets or on a budget, the lower end of $444.00 is acceptable! As a newer 501(c) nonprofit our aim is to make the path towards reclamation affordable. Out of respect for our Elders this container is for B(B)IPOC (Brown, Black, & Indigenous, Persons of color) folks only, thus we intend to offer these wisdom teachings in an authentic and good way.

Payment plan options are based on what price you choose to pay for the course $444 - $555 and are to be negotiated after you have reserved your space with an initial payment.

If you choose a payment plan, all payments are to be made on the same day you paid each month and there are no exceptions!

Our plans vary from 4 monthly payments to 11 monthly payments for lower income apprentices.

All payment plans are issued under communal codes in accordance to the West African Susu principles.

Ask questions if you need to!

QUESTIONS

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SIGN ME UP

Interested in joining the Indigi Golden Herbal Academy? Fill out the questionnaire below to get started, we ask that you include a bio to introduce yourself, explain why you think this course is right for you, and send in your first Tuition Donation to secure your place in our next upcoming cohort!

ENROLL

FOLK MEMBER REVIEWS

REVIEWS

"Greetings Ifarike, I first want to thank you for the lesson as this has been very helpful with learning about the Heart and Cardiovascular system, also learning the many remedies to assist the body in healing. I really like the short quizzes after the lessons, as it helps to really keep in memory of what I learned."

Bianca

COURSE SUMMARY

OUTLINE

How Does this Course Work?

Books

Indigenous Sciences

LESSONS

Doctrine of Signatures

Sacred Properties & Plant Actions

Speaking the Language of Plants

Herbs that Nourish

Earth : Immune System & Herbs

Water : Reproductive System & Herbs

Fire : Digestive System & Herbs

Heart : The Cardiovascular System & Herbs

Air: The Respiratory System & Herbs

Ether : Nervous System & Herbs

Ancestral Work

Indigenous Herbalism from the African Diaspora and Turtle Island

Lunar Medicine Making

Growing Your Own Medicine

FINAL ASSIGNMENT

What did you learn?

CERTIFICATION

How to Apply for Certification

Continuing Your Education

Survey

YOUNG MAIDENS ARE INVITED TO JOIN A 3 MONTH RITE OF THE WOMB HERBAL IMMERSION

Moon Maiden Course

THE COURSE

Young Maidens between the ages of 13 and 23 are invited to join the Indigi Golden Herbal Academy's Rite of the Womb course. This 3 month journey into the sanctity of our womb spaces will usher our young maidens into a healing portal. This course is designed specifically to educate the young maiden about how to observe their menstrual cycles as a sacred art. This course teaches them to honor their womb spaces ensuring to bridge the gaps between our ancient Grandmothers wisdom and the world we live in today. This course will show the young maiden how to listen to their womb, observe the cycles of the moon, and prevent unnecessary womb complaints. There will be stories shared by Mothers, Older Maidens, Elder women, and Aunties. The 3 month journey includes Moon Cycle tracking guidance, herbs to heal womb complaints, spiritual observances in regards to the sacred elements associated with our wombs, plus more. We discuss Goddesses, Goddess worship, and the ancient art of tending to the womb.

WHAT SHE GAINS

3 Months of womb health guidance
Stories from Elder Women and Aunties
Moon Cycle tracking wisdom
Mysteries of Ancient Womb Wisdom
Practical self care guidance
Herbal wisdom for observing menstruation
Education about the birds and the bees
Education on women's roles through out herstory
Tips for PMS and difficult menstruation
A self care package with organic natural tools for womb health
Goddess worship wisdom

May she walk in beauty, as the Dine

May she sing to her womb, her Grandmothers prayer

May she live by the moon,

soft and subtle with a penetrating glare

May she bleed on red, as bright as a rose

May this journey empower her, the path of wholeness is her rite

ENROLL

Take me to the moon, the fair moon of thy face. Take me to the sun, less brilliant than thy form. Waft me to the stars, which swing from you hair. O Goddess! O Goddess! Reveal thyself! Give the gift of divine sight, Disclose to me they exquisite face! - Vanmali

ACCESS MATERIAL

FAQ'S

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Forever! You will be required to print the downloadable files attached to the various lessons, and create a binder. In the binder you will be able to keep all of the information presented to you in the course. However, after your apprenticeship has come to a close at the one year mark from when you enrolled, you will no longer have access to the online material. You are required to make a keep a binder for all important information presented in the course if you wish to keep the written content presented online.

Most of our students live outside of California and several live outside of the country. For those who live outside of California, you are empowered and highly suggested to find a community of herbalists near you.... or create one.... where you can share the information presented in this course to practice herbalism hands on. Or you can study with an experienced herbalist and healer in person along with taking this course. You may also take other courses related to this course with a formal university or search on The American Herbal Guild website to find a mentor near you. The more you learn the better. Getting your hands in the soil is extremely important during this course and you will be required to participate in at home "field studies" as you get to know the energetics of the plants you are working with. You will also be required to work with plants at home, this course is a very hands on experience even from the comforts of your own home.

Unfortunately the medical system does not recognize certified herbalists. However, once you have completed this program you will receive a certification of completion for the course and since this is an herbal course that trains you in the various uses of herbs, then you will in fact be a certified herbalist. Though this program is not accredited, it falls under traditional and Indigenous medicine. You will have undergone a modernized and culturally displaced rite-of-passage and initiation and will graduate with this program with extensive training. Still you are encouraged to further your education after completing this program if you wish to obtain clinical training for greater licenses in this field or can in fact study with a traditional healer. You will be encouraged to do so.

Of course you can begin to work with friends, family, and eventually see clients as your expertise and knowledge in herbalism evolves at your own risk. Mind you, as a certified herbalist or herbal practitioner we cannot prescribe herbs to our friends, family, or clients. We can only suggest or recommend herbs, and this program will teach you about the various steps in doing so. A tip of inspiration: several women in my own herbal certification training (also with a non-accredited school) opened up their own apothecaries, started their own herbal product lines, and offer herbal services to their communities. This program goes into the depth that it takes to even become comfortable with the idea of seeing clients or helping to treat / heal family members or friends. But first we must heal ourselves!

Great question and commonly asked! Many folx do have other engagements and commitments that they fulfill whilst also working within the parameters and sacred circle of this course. It is completely do-able! Which I why the course was created in this particular way. An online herbal course allows you to work closely with the herbs and learn from the mentors shared by the Academy while also maintaining life outside of academia. You have the best of both worlds! Your freedom to travel, to take care of your children from home, to learn at your own pace, etc. whilst also being full engaged and receiving a wealth of knowledge.

All payments are final, no funds will be reimbursed to you! Please ensure, before you sign up that you do not waste your time or the time shared by the academy meaning if you know that this course is out of your price range, do not sign up. Wait until you have resources secure for your tuition. Do not make payments and expect to be reimbursed if you cannot continue. If you wish to remain in the program, we can discuss scholarship opportunities, work trade, and other ways in which you can make up the difference.

DISCLAIMER

Indigi Golden Herbal Academy reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. This is possible if the facilitator feels that an apprentice is harmful to the community or our board members in any way. IGHA also reserves the right to remove students or clients from the IGHA platform without a refund being issued if individuals are unable to respect the sanctity of the offerings and services being shared, those who have been removed will not be issued a refund.

We are not responsible for allergic reactions or harmful reactions caused by any herb or remedy suggested or taught in this academy.

We do not issue refunds after any of the monthly payments have been made.

INDIGI GOLDEN HERBAL FOLK
ACADEMY

INDIGENOUS AND INDIGENOUS RECLAIMING B(B)IPOC FOLKS ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR ONLINE 13 LUNAR MONTH HERBAL FELLOWSHIP

THE CREATION STORY

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE, INTRODUCE, AND PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO CONNECT DEEPER WITH THE EARTH, THUS DEEPENING YOUR OWN RELATIONS WITH YOUR ANCESTORS.

THE COURSE

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THIS COURSE: