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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
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style='font-size:36.0pt;line-height:107%'>Kutenai Sovereign Collective</span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoTocHeading><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%'>Contents</span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc1><span
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style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a href="#_Toc191893816"><b>Kutenai
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Sovereign Collective</b><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:
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none'>. </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>2</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc2><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893817">INTRODUCTION:<span style='color:windowtext;display:none;
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text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>2</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893818"><b>Kutenai Economy</b><span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>3</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893819"><b>Kutenai Education</b><span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>3</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893820">Kutenai Energy Solutions<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>3</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893821">Kutenai Food Farmily<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>3</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893822">Kutenai Harmony Circle:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>4</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893823">Kutenai Homesteading:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>4</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893824">Kutenai Lightweb & Tech Alternatives<span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>4</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893825">Kutenai Lightworkers:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>5</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893826">Kutenai Marketplace:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>5</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893827">Kutenai Nature & Adventure:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>5</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893828">Kutenai Medicine Lodge:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>6</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893829">Kutenai Response:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>6</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893830">Kutenai Sovereign:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>7</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893831">Kutenai Stewardship:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>7</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893832">Kutenai Trades:<span style='color:windowtext;display:
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none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>7</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893833">Kutenai Bonfire<span style='color:windowtext;display:
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none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>7</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893834">Kutenai Wellness:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>8</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoToc3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="#_Toc191893835">Kutenai Outreach:<span style='color:windowtext;
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display:none;text-decoration:none'> </span><span
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style='color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>8</span></a></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span></p>
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<span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><br
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clear=all style='page-break-before:always'>
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</span>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893816"><b><span style='font-size:26.0pt;
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line-height:107%'>Kutenai Sovereign Collective</span></b></a><b><span
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style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Links: </span></b><span
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style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/438"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
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line-height:107%'>Telegram Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
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12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!JimOojqUygPAaPeYfy:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Space</span></b></a></span><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : <a
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href="https://lightweb.koots.net">Kootenay Lightweb Coop </a></span></b></p>
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<h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
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</span><a name="_Toc191893817"><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:107%'>INTRODUCTION:</span></a></h2>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>The <b><i>Kutenai
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Sovereign Collective</i></b> is a collaborative effort by the Kootenay
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community aimed at promoting a vision and set of values that prioritize local
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interests in an era increasingly dominated by pervasive interests of globalization
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and centralization.<2E> The idea to establish a community collective emerged
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during the pandemic, serving both as a response to the crisis and a strategy to
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enhance local community resilience, empowerment, independence, and
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self-sufficiency. Similar to the Kootenay Lightweb, the Kutenai Sovereign
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Collective can be described as a technology-supported platform for social media
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and messaging that prioritizes privacy in communication and fosters an organic,
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non-hierarchical organizational framework. The vision and intent are centered
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on upholding the sovereignty of individuals and the community, with a
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significant emphasis on privacy and a censorship-free zone that encourages
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creative liberty, expression, and honors the emergence of collective wisdom,
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free from the constraints of control.<2E> Since 2020, the forum topics have
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dynamically evolved through numerous meetings and councils, reflecting the
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organic growth and specific needs of the local community.<2E> The term
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"Kutenai" is frequently used in place of "Kootenay" to
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signify a deeper connection to the region's original name, paying homage to the
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sacredness of the Kootenay area and the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia
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Rivers, known as kp</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;
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font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>̓</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
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line-height:107%'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><EFBFBD></span><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>ƛ̓</span><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> els.</span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>The Forums,
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Spaces, and Directories mentioned here are integral to the digital
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communication framework of the Kutenai Sovereign Collective. Some areas are
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designated "invite-only" to preserve their intended purpose. Rooms
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and Spaces adapt and evolve according to community requirements, enabling
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popular discussion topics to develop into their own dedicated areas.</span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>A quick
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note on the Kootenay Lightweb and its relation to <i>Kutenai Sovereign
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Collective:</i></span></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
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</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="https://d.docs.live.net/c35830fdcc979b82/00%20AVATAR%20PROJECTS/NEW%20EARTH%20INITIATIVE%20KOOTENAY%20SOVEREIGN/lightweb.koots.net"><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Kootenay Lightweb</span></a></span><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> functions as a community-owned
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cooperative offering cloud, communication, and IT educational services within
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the Kootenays, aiming to deliver decentralized, privacy-centric internet
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options as alternatives to "Big Data." <20>Its goal is to empower local
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communities by giving them control over their digital existence using
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open-source, privacy-respecting technologies. This supports community
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sovereignty by keeping server control local, providing educational resources,
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and advocating for a framework where communities manage their digital
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infrastructure free from corporate sway.<2E> The "Lightweb" organization
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supports, educates, and consults local groups on data privacy and
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cybersecurity, while also initiating and nurturing key community projects such
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as the "Kutenai Sovereign Collective."</span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:
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"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761'> </span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893818"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
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style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
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Economy</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>:</span></b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
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line-height:107%'><a href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/456"><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> :</span></b><span style='font-size:
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14.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:
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107%'><a
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href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIHrcn0vKS8SbV7F_Ewu7XwQcGxznOujQdEym8lR3KiywEhCiOwMUPV09H_HNqWqdWq2f"><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 118 Members:</span></b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
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line-height:107%'><a
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href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!fjGqaebbCTYkiQbPOR:koots.net?via=koots.net"><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
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<br>
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The Kutenai Economy & Currency forum is a dynamic hub for reimagining
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economic systems that empower community resilience and ecological harmony. This
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space connects entrepreneurs, activists, and visionaries to explore and build
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hyper-local financial tools<6C>think community-driven currencies like Sarafu
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Network, regenerative systems like SEEDS and Regen Network, or tokenized trade
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models like AgroToken. We dive into discussions on overcoming adoption
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challenges (blockchain complexity, onboarding bottlenecks), scaling bioregional
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economies, and adapting global innovations to keep wealth circulating in the
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Kutenai region. From reviving past efforts like Kootenay Bucks with modern
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twists (e.g., online credit exchanges) to brainstorming decentralized trading
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apps with crypto bridges, we<77>re here to align economic activity with social and
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environmental values. Join us to collaborate on practical, scalable projects
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that make economics work for people, planet, and local prosperity.</span></p>
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highlighted several existing initiatives:</span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>AgroToken
|
||
(Argentina & Brazil): Farmers tokenize crops (e.g., soy, wheat, corn) and
|
||
trade them as digital assets, enabling decentralized trade and fair pricing.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>SEEDS
|
||
(Global, with Local Nodes): A regenerative financial system supporting
|
||
sustainability-focused communities, emphasizing eco-incentives.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Regen Network
|
||
(Global, with Local Nodes): Rewards farmers for ecological and regenerative
|
||
agriculture practices, aligning with eco-incentives and resilient economies.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Sarafu
|
||
Network (Kenya): A community-driven system allowing trade of goods and services
|
||
without traditional cash, noted as particularly relevant by Elvin and Skye
|
||
Miller. It<49>s managed by Grassroots Economics and seen as a model for local
|
||
resilience.</span></p>
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||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Challenges
|
||
of Adoption and Scaling<6E> </span></b></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Dre Miller
|
||
raised the issue of attracting decision-makers and power holders to adopt these
|
||
systems, suggesting a lack of understanding (e.g., blockchain complexity) keeps
|
||
many out.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>John Alton
|
||
and Stephan Martineau reflected on past local currency efforts like Kootenay
|
||
Bucks and Kootenay Barter, which thrived but faced scalability and onboarding
|
||
challenges. Stephan noted bottlenecks in bioregional economies and the
|
||
difficulty of onboarding people to new systems, especially as cash usage
|
||
declines.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Skye Miller
|
||
suggested leveraging existing platforms like Sarafu rather than reinventing the
|
||
wheel, proposing it could complement systems like Kootenay Bucks.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Proposed
|
||
Solutions and Projects<74> </span></b></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>John Alton
|
||
suggested an online service exchange system with credits, replacing paper-based
|
||
systems like Kootenay Barter, to make it more efficient and current.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Stephan
|
||
Martineau shared an upcoming project: a v1 app launching in the South American
|
||
Amazon for indigenous nations to enable decentralized trading. Version 2 will
|
||
include a crypto bridge to overcome bioregional bottlenecks, with potential for
|
||
broader application if successful.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Dre Miller
|
||
proposed a parallel value exchange system (e.g., Kootenay Cash) but
|
||
acknowledged its limitation in external trade (e.g., importing goods).</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Community
|
||
Engagement and Resilience<63> </span></b></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>The group
|
||
emphasized the importance of these systems for community resiliency. Stephan
|
||
Martineau highlighted simplicity, ease of onboarding, and adaptability as key
|
||
to success.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%'>Skye Miller
|
||
and John Alton expressed interest in reviving past efforts (e.g., Kootenay
|
||
initiatives) using modern blockchain technology, potentially involving
|
||
businesses and individuals from previous attempts.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893819"><br>
|
||
</a><span class=Heading3Char><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;
|
||
font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai Education</span></b></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'><a href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/424"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> :</span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
14.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKINBGTM8R1NxhoA4vzw15-x6NdYRSLSCgcYQIA1qnib_eEhAiY1Rx_7UeLjztfEf1LeUG"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 88 Members:</span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://d.docs.live.net/c35830fdcc979b82/00%20AVATAR%20PROJECTS/NEW%20EARTH%20INITIATIVE%20KOOTENAY%20SOVEREIGN/<2F>%09https:/cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!NoPwUUzyPGOrCUepkl:matrix.org?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
Kutenai Education & Homeschooling is a vibrant forum dedicated to
|
||
reimagining learning through homeschooling, community-driven educational
|
||
events, and the transformative power of intergenerational wisdom. Here,
|
||
parents, educators, elders, and learners unite to explore innovative models
|
||
like 'New Earth Schools,' which weave holistic, creative, and nature-based
|
||
philosophies into education. Our platform serves as a collaborative
|
||
hub<EFBFBD>offering curriculum resources, sharing cutting-edge homeschooling strategies,
|
||
and sparking projects that ignite curiosity and growth for all ages. We foster
|
||
a thriving community where learning is a shared journey, rooted in the unique
|
||
spirit of the Kootenay region, its indigenous heritage, and the diverse ways of
|
||
knowing embodied by new souls<6C>particularly those with neurodivergent and
|
||
non-neurotypical perspectives.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>We draw
|
||
inspiration from a rich tapestry of alternative education models: the
|
||
self-directed freedom of the Sudbury Model, the outdoor immersion of Forest
|
||
Schools, the artistic rhythm of Waldorf, the hands-on independence of
|
||
Montessori, the micro-community focus of Wildflower, the place-specific depth
|
||
of Place-Based Education, and the musical universality of Suzuki Schools.
|
||
Beyond these, we envision Kootenay-specific possibilities that honor our land
|
||
and people:</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Kootenay
|
||
Earth Song School: A Waldorf-inspired haven where Ktunaxa and Sinixt teachings
|
||
guide storytelling and drumming circles. Neurodivergent learners find their
|
||
rhythm in sensory-friendly spaces<65>crafting drums or weaving in cedar
|
||
nooks<EFBFBD>blending indigenous wisdom with personal expression.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Wild
|
||
Kootenay Inquiry Hub: A network of Montessori-Wildflower hybrid microschools
|
||
where students explore Kootenay watersheds or local crafts at their own pace,
|
||
supported by teacher-entrepreneurs. A 'Learning Canoe' takes them on the river,
|
||
merging indigenous paddling with inquiry tailored to diverse minds.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Suzuki
|
||
Harmony Haven: Music becomes a bridge<67>Ktunaxa songs and fiddling taught
|
||
Suzuki-style, offering neurodivergent students a non-verbal outlet. Picture a
|
||
child finding confidence through a flute<74>s notes, their 'Soundscape Labs'
|
||
recording nature<72>s voice.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Kootenay
|
||
Spirit Path Academy: A Sudbury-style democratic space with indigenous consensus
|
||
councils, where students apprentice with herbalists or map stars under elder
|
||
guidance. Flexible pacing lets neurodivergent learners thrive<76>building a bow
|
||
drill or resting in tipi retreats.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Regen
|
||
Kootenay Learning Collective: A Reggio Emilia-Forest School fusion where kids
|
||
co-research the whispering pines, creating art and stories with Sinixt plant
|
||
lore. Sensory-rich and unhurried, it celebrates neurodivergent brilliance
|
||
through a 'Living Gallery' of community-shared works.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>In this
|
||
forum, we not only discuss these models but connect to bring them to
|
||
life<EFBFBD>sharing resources, hosting workshops with indigenous knowledge keepers,
|
||
and designing events that reflect our bioregional identity. We aim to nurture
|
||
resilient, interconnected learners who honor the land, embrace neurodiversity,
|
||
and grow alongside the Kootenay Community<74>s past, present, and future. Join us
|
||
to co-create an education that serves people, planet, and the unique souls
|
||
shaping tomorrow.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893820"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Energy Solutions</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>: </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/430"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> :</span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
14.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIPeE6NaSJigtCFwrBlWKh70CWeUFL6_iXCP1SsYLgJKUEhAkeLj52oZhMGFMZncjWLuL"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 85 Members:</span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!OSGFoXspHVlttXdncE:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
Welcome to the Kootenay Energy Solutions Forum<75>a dynamic community dedicated to
|
||
breaking free from monopolistic energy systems and forging a path to true
|
||
energy independence. This is a space for renewable energy enthusiasts, off-grid
|
||
trailblazers, and visionaries hungry for sustainable solutions like microhydro,
|
||
wind turbines, solar arrays, syngas from firewood, and passive solar design. We
|
||
dive deep into Nikola Tesla<6C>s legacy<63>from the Sandon generator debate and his
|
||
ingenious turbines to futuristic concepts like Maxwell Chikumbutso<73>s no-charge
|
||
EV and Mehran Keshe<68>s plasma devices<65>celebrating both historical brilliance and
|
||
fringe innovations suppressed by the powers that be.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Here, we
|
||
confront the capitalist suppression of free energy tech head-on, dissecting
|
||
what it means for researchers<72>silenced inventors, buried patents, and the
|
||
courage it takes to defy the system. Energy independence isn<73>t just practical;
|
||
it<EFBFBD>s a revolutionary act, a reclaiming of sovereignty from corporate
|
||
gatekeepers. Share your off-grid experiences<65>whether it<69>s a microhydro setup
|
||
powering a homestead or a wood gasifier keeping the lights on<6F>and connect with
|
||
others who<68>ve walked the path. We see a hunger for suppressed technologies, and
|
||
this forum explicitly welcomes those bold ideas, from aether converters to
|
||
over-unity devices.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Rooted in
|
||
ecological responsibility, we explore sustainable practices that honor the
|
||
earth<EFBFBD>think waste oil furnaces, thermophilic composting, and cob ovens<6E>while
|
||
addressing wildlife concerns and embodying the off-grid ethos of living
|
||
lightly. Join us to exchange DIY know-how, debate the ethics of energy,
|
||
collaborate on groundbreaking projects, and build a future where power belongs
|
||
to the people, not the monopolies.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893821"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Food Farmily</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'>: </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/416"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIEl1iu3L_COdtvkQdybjt0_CiupcvXrrXIU-ZEuiKwyEEhAOMGcRdcN6z5dMc4t24KBT"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!bVGHUnjnbatlQuyzBx:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
Kutenai Food Farmily, is a forum where the heart of our community beats through
|
||
the rhythm of self-sustainable, hyper-local food ecosystems. Here, we champion
|
||
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), providing a platform for farmers,
|
||
gardeners, and food enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and cultivate a
|
||
resilient food network. Our discussions delve deep into permaculture practices,
|
||
offering insights into sustainable land use, creating biodiverse landscapes,
|
||
and fostering ecosystems that are both productive and regenerative. We explore
|
||
the art of wildcrafting, share expertise on food preservation techniques to
|
||
extend the bounty of our harvests, and brainstorm innovative greenhouse and
|
||
garden designs tailored for our unique climate. Whether you're interested in
|
||
winter gardening strategies to keep our tables full year-round, or looking to
|
||
join or start garden co-ops, this forum is your gateway to knowledge exchange.
|
||
By supporting both new and established farmers, we're not just building a
|
||
network; we're transforming the Kutenai region into a beacon of food security
|
||
and sustainability, where every member plays a vital role in nurturing our
|
||
local food hub.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893822"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Harmony Circle:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/452"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKILfAZCffRdcU5BZKcYg-79qdcOH_kNYRx_gq1UCeJFegEhCYdLA7JAKgO5b7k7ze3-fu"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 12 Members: </span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!oNgvizOShRhhTrTpbv:koots.net?via=koots.net"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
Notes: <span style='color:red'>Admin Approval Required to Join</span></span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
Welcome to the Kutenai Harmony Circle, a sacred space designed for the art of
|
||
conflict resolution and community mediation, where the wisdom of traditional
|
||
practices meets modern approaches to healing and understanding. Here, we
|
||
embrace the "Circle of Elders" to guide our discussions, ensuring
|
||
that age-old wisdom informs our path to peace. We practice Nonviolent
|
||
Communication to cultivate deep, empathetic listening, allowing every voice to
|
||
be heard with respect and clarity. The "Talking Stick" tradition
|
||
ensures that dialogue is orderly and meaningful, giving each participant their
|
||
moment to speak and be truly heard. At the heart of our work is Restorative
|
||
Justice, where we focus not just on resolving conflicts but on healing the
|
||
community fabric, repairing harm, and fostering a culture of accountability and
|
||
reconciliation. This forum is your haven to engage in constructive dialogue,
|
||
learn from each other, share insights on conflict resolution, and collaboratively
|
||
weave stronger, more harmonious community bonds. Whether you're here to resolve
|
||
personal disputes, contribute to community healing, or learn new ways to
|
||
interact ethically and holistically, the Kutenai Harmony Circle is where
|
||
transformation begins.<br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
</span><a name="_Toc191893823"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Homesteading:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/420"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIJoauWsY8li_zzxtMq81z_nhGRVepmJqjUh1KTm8Rv59EhA2wvuzal7gLK8q4_LyCHTb"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 78 Members: </span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://d.docs.live.net/c35830fdcc979b82/00%20AVATAR%20PROJECTS/NEW%20EARTH%20INITIATIVE%20KOOTENAY%20SOVEREIGN/<2F>%09https:/cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!sofCgpQtkbNgHJhFcN:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
Kutenai Homesteading is a community forum dedicated to exploring and
|
||
implementing innovative solutions for affordable living, Sustainable Building
|
||
Techniques, sovereign living, and the creation of land cooperatives. Here, we
|
||
discuss and share knowledge on various models like Cooperative Living with Land
|
||
Use Agreements, where members collectively manage and own land, reducing costs
|
||
and fostering communal bonds. We delve into Strata Title for Community Living,
|
||
subdividing properties to make housing more accessible, and exploring less
|
||
regulated areas for unique, cost-effective housing solutions like tiny homes or
|
||
earthships. The forum also covers the formation of Private Membership
|
||
Associations and Trusts, the concept of Sovereign Nation Communities for self-governance,
|
||
and the benefits of Extended Family or Church Communities for shared resource
|
||
living. Additionally, we explore practical models like Year-Round Recreation
|
||
Parks for low-cost living, Private Community Services Cooperatives for
|
||
affordable utilities, and Hybrid Non-Profit Land Share Societies for
|
||
community-driven housing development. Inspired by global examples like
|
||
Auroville, discussions include experimental townships with a focus on
|
||
governance to prevent internal corruption. From living on boats to
|
||
understanding squatters' rights.</span></p>
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||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
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line-height:107%'> </span></p>
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||
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||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893824"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Lightweb & Tech Alternatives</span></b></span></a><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>: </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/444"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIEyxVYDD6cZYzuWGXWIz9htnjRlvby9f0jCCaiOffm6DEhBM8AP-RFxmqlx7WybdCAgh"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 148 Members: </span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!zrGkAHuJmHXvhVQchQ:koots.net?via=koots.net"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
Step into the Kutenai Lightweb & Tech Alternatives Forum, where the digital
|
||
world is reimagined with community ownership at its core. Here, we are
|
||
committed to fostering Digital Literacy and harnessing the power of Open Source
|
||
Technologies, ensuring our tech ecosystem reflects our
|
||
sovereign-community-first values. As a cooperative, we empower the Kutenais'
|
||
local community by giving them the reins to govern and shape digital services.
|
||
We prioritize data sovereignty and privacy, advocating for systems where your
|
||
personal data remains yours, safeguarded by encryption and hosted locally in
|
||
Kaslo and Nelson. This forum isn't merely a dialogue space; it's a movement
|
||
dedicated to crafting a digital landscape where technology is a tool for
|
||
community empowerment, not a means for corporate gain. <br>
|
||
In our forum, we actively explore and promote Technology Alternatives aimed at
|
||
sculpting a "Better World" and a more sustainable future. We delve
|
||
into decentralized technologies like NextCloud for data storage, Matrix for secure
|
||
communication, and a variety of open-source social platforms that challenge the
|
||
dominance of mainstream services. Our conversations are centered on adapting
|
||
these technologies to serve our local needs, encouraging an environment ripe
|
||
for learning, innovation, and community-driven sustainability. By advocating
|
||
for and using open-source software, we're working towards a future where
|
||
technology transparency, community control, and ethical considerations guide
|
||
our digital evolution. Our aim is to build a connected, equitable, and
|
||
knowledgeable world where privacy is not just protected but celebrated as a
|
||
fundamental right of every community member.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893825"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Lightworkers:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/440"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIIgkhcSs144PLqkZ3j-q71CQlPVAJkGiesp7G5y-6mwXEhCdf8TRBNmoyMj2k67hM9zN"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 85 Members: </span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!nrUKxAIVolrwEXatIR:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
Kutenai Lightworkers is a sanctuary for healers and lightworkers dedicated to
|
||
ushering in a new Earth upgrade. This trauma-informed space is designed for all
|
||
souls committed to the collective awakening, whether you're drawn to the Kutenais
|
||
or resonate from afar. Here, we focus on cultivating and extending the
|
||
lightwork necessary for planetary consciousness shift. Our discussions span
|
||
shadow work, forgiveness, inspiring words, channeled messages, and every
|
||
healing modality that activates the Lightbody. As we support a brighter, more
|
||
enlightened future, this space is accessible to all, fostering a community
|
||
where healing, remembrance, and collective transformation are nurtured with
|
||
love and understanding.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893826"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Marketplace:</span></b></span></a><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span></b></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><EFBFBD></span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/436"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIKdNMzIaVH5i96WypkI3m8JyESNYXCVaHMeArBoA97n6EhA-UhiiVZzGCjSoMK9js-4b"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
The Kutenai Marketplace is a community-focused space for buying, selling, and
|
||
exchanging goods, services, and skills in a more local and personal setting
|
||
than larger platforms like FB Marketplace. Members can share items such as
|
||
tools, books, and homemade goods, or offer services like tutoring, gardening,
|
||
and cooking lessons. This marketplace aims to build community, reduce waste,
|
||
and promote sustainability by encouraging reuse and direct, trusted
|
||
interactions among neighbors. Whether trading items you no longer need or
|
||
looking for something specific, this is the place to foster connections, share
|
||
knowledge, and support local self-sufficiency.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893827"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Nature & Adventure:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/434"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIJrI3V5XprCUe-fUFaIYxRkWctf9jvSH4DSeWXH4yEj_EhDNfz3eWCY1xJmmyIjwJVnB"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 58 Members: </span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://d.docs.live.net/c35830fdcc979b82/00%20AVATAR%20PROJECTS/NEW%20EARTH%20INITIATIVE%20KOOTENAY%20SOVEREIGN/<2F>%09https:/cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!WqSokfdBEFsAXKMKJy:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
Kutenai Nature & Adventure is a forum for outdoor enthusiasts. Members can
|
||
learn foraging, attend workshops on traditional plant medicine and modern
|
||
ecological practices, and join herb gatherings. The forum also organizes
|
||
hiking, snowshoeing, and alpine touring events, offering opportunities to
|
||
explore nature and learn about backcountry safety. Additionally, it hosts
|
||
educational talks on ecology and forest biodiversity. A community for
|
||
connecting, sharing knowledge, and deepening your appreciation for the natural
|
||
world.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893828"></a><a name="_Hlk191893595"><span
|
||
class=Heading3Char><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;
|
||
font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai Medicine Lodge</span></b></span></a><span
|
||
class=Heading3Char><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;
|
||
font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>:</span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:
|
||
14.0pt;line-height:107%'> Telegram Topic : (NOT ON TELEGRAM) </span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIOB6TBuKLZNiCL-Dcv852JJkQZ6cmcUgfJpOLRfoYrNxEhAvy8UcEEHcttnhetBo0X8H"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 65 Members: </span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/"><b><span style='font-size:
|
||
14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><EFBFBD> Note: <span style='color:red'>Admin
|
||
Approval is Required to Join</span><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>The Kutenai Medicine
|
||
Lodge OR Sanctuary Room, is an expansive forum dedicated to the exploration and
|
||
understanding of sacred plant medicines, their therapeutic applications, and
|
||
the profound realms of consciousness they unlock. Here, we delve into a diverse
|
||
array of practices such as Entheogenic Therapy, where substances like
|
||
Ayahuasca, San Pedro, and Psilocybin Mushrooms serve as catalysts for deep
|
||
psychological healing, spiritual awakening, and cosmic insight. We explore
|
||
Somatic Therapy, which integrates body awareness with the mind-altering effects
|
||
of psychedelics to heal trauma and promote holistic well-being. Visionary
|
||
Medicine and Consciousness Exploration are central, offering a space to discuss
|
||
personal experiences, share visions, and understand the visionary landscapes
|
||
these plants reveal. The forum also embraces Transcendental Healing, where the
|
||
journey is not just about healing but also about transcending ordinary states
|
||
of consciousness to achieve profound personal and collective transformation.<br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
Within this sacred space, we also navigate the rich and varied landscape of
|
||
ENTHEOSPIRITUALITY. Our discussions cover a broad spectrum of themes, from the
|
||
direct experience with Entheogens & Psychedelics like DMT, Cannabis, and
|
||
Iboga, to the nuanced practices of Psychedelic Therapy for mental health. We
|
||
explore Integrative Ethnoecology, looking at how plant medicines fit into
|
||
broader ecological systems and human cultures, and we celebrate the living
|
||
libraries of Ethnobotanical Gardens that preserve and teach about these sacred
|
||
plants. The forum also addresses Microdosing, the subtle integration of
|
||
psychedelics into daily life for enhanced creativity and well-being, alongside
|
||
Shamanism & Shamanic Tools, where ancient and neo-shamanic practices offer
|
||
pathways to healing, understanding the shadow self, and connecting with spirit
|
||
animals and guides. Furthermore, we delve into Sustainable Harvesting
|
||
Practices, ensuring our use of these plants respects and preserves the environment,
|
||
and we engage in Cross-Cultural Studies of Consciousness, examining how
|
||
globalization impacts traditional shamanic practices while integrating modern
|
||
insights like Integral Theory and Polarity Coaching, fostering a community
|
||
where emotional intelligence, spiritual growth, and ecological wisdom converge.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></i></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893829"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Response:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/428"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIIneMOIzYwyOMfsx9Ae9XRLRkroQWahtyPgxxu_PhIWwEhAHgj71jMJC9Ikhd5uw6kcv"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://d.docs.live.net/c35830fdcc979b82/00%20AVATAR%20PROJECTS/NEW%20EARTH%20INITIATIVE%20KOOTENAY%20SOVEREIGN/<2F>%09https:/cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!YRQTnfvTWwuCwcipCx:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
Kutenai Response OR <20>Emergency Preparedness<73> is a community forum for emergency
|
||
preparedness, Community Safety and Security and response, covering floods,
|
||
forest fires, and other disasters. Members share knowledge, develop plans,
|
||
discuss exit strategies, and coordinate evacuations. Whether you want to learn,
|
||
connect with local services, or contribute expertise, join us to build
|
||
resilience and ensure safety in unpredictable times.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893830"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Sovereign:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/1"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIOInw65KFlHKPtUWI4IXSZWkb91YSIGFiT31ZQFxwgg1EhBm9QJXxCquEoB8v-2QWx2a"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> 94 Members: </span></b><span
|
||
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!SKJcvlouPAhQPPlsZK:koots.net?via=koots.net"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
The Kutenai Sovereign forum, a unique community space that merges the pursuit
|
||
of legal autonomy with spiritual sovereignty. Here, we provide comprehensive
|
||
support for navigating legal complexities, including Guardianship, Legal
|
||
Advocacy, and Security. Our focus encompasses understanding and defending your
|
||
rights through resources on restorative justice, land protection, and the
|
||
strategic use of Private Membership Associations to maintain personal and
|
||
property autonomy. Furthermore, we explore the spiritual dimensions of
|
||
sovereignty, offering insights into natural law, personal empowerment, and the
|
||
legal frameworks that support living independently with minimal state
|
||
interference. Inspired by concepts like "Sovereign by Design" and
|
||
"Freeman on the Land," we aim to foster a community where members can
|
||
learn, share, and grow in both legal knowledge and spiritual awareness,
|
||
organizing events that promote self-governance, peace, and profound contentment
|
||
in the Kutenais.)</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></i></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893831"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Stewardship:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/448"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIOXHL-b3hPWr53sWxHZc9Mp32vv2mtDdqUAMYv-kBj0hEhAy_GKZpibu6PvN7_BEo1tb"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!AFePOhVwOJIwoqVeiM:koots.net?via=koots.net"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> </span></b></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<EFBFBD>Kutenai Stewardship<69> OR <20>Kutenai Governance" is a space dedicated to
|
||
envisioning and advocating for governance that transcends traditional democracy
|
||
by integrating constitutional wisdom, traditional systems' intelligence,
|
||
principles from the Renaissance and Enlightenment, and the rule of law. This
|
||
forum embraces the Indigenous council of elders, talking stick traditions,
|
||
rotating leadership, and the emergence theory, which explores how complex
|
||
systems and patterns arise out of simpler interactions. Inspired by
|
||
Eisenstein's "Story of Interbeing" and Bush's vision of a "New
|
||
Earth," we emphasize interconnectedness, regeneration, and ethical
|
||
integration. We cover constitutional principles, traditional practices, modern
|
||
governance theories, and community values, aiming to create a balanced,
|
||
sustainable governance model. Engage in discussions, access resources,
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participate in workshops, and collaborate on projects to promote new governance
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frameworks that prioritize sustainability, balance, ethical commitments, and
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the holistic integration of nature and humanity.</span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
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line-height:107%'> </span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893832"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
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style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
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Trades:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>
|
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</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/432"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
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line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
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12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIPGX5Mqx8J9YSGGJQ-slAWXz-mZcB4oPvXs3aP4XK56ZEhDwfFnNK0vyZQ1S7lJvUcom"><b><span
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||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
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||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
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||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
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||
href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!jpthqAojStdklZfLcV:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
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<br>
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||
Kutenai Trades is a forum for artisans and skilled professionals to
|
||
collaborate, learn, and grow. Provide support for home renovations or complex
|
||
projects, engage with artisans, share inspiration, and discussions. Contribute
|
||
to a thriving network of trades enthusiasts.</span></p>
|
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|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=MsoHyperlink><b><span
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></span></b></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893833"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
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style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Bonfire</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>:
|
||
</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/438"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIDUjN_tMiowAUpQ8g4py9QGa8Ux-OKQMElhsRwSjPr0GEhCqvYQIylRfyp66A8cE1ApJ"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a href="https://cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
The "Kutenai Bonfire" for a fiery mix of political rants, therapeutic
|
||
venting, and <20>red pill<6C> conspiracy theories where we laugh at the absurdity of
|
||
both the "Woke Left" and "Woke Right". Here, we mock the
|
||
grandiose plans of Darth Schwab and his WEF cronies, scoff at the NWO and Davos
|
||
elitists, and chuckle at the antics of the Illuminati, Archons, Drako Reptiles,
|
||
and the Cabal, all while exploring psy-ops, sharing jokes, and finding humor in
|
||
the chaos of divisive politics. This is your place to ignite your thoughts,
|
||
vent your frustrations, and celebrate every absurdity with a community that's
|
||
all about keeping the conversation as hot as the bonfire itself.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=MsoHyperlink><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></span></b></span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893834"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Wellness:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/426"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIPdte7H3NZI4p1RnGMejsTZtFuES0caA0GqweLGf1Ay_EhDosX8tLdD43MB9dvGiaJ36"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://d.docs.live.net/c35830fdcc979b82/00%20AVATAR%20PROJECTS/NEW%20EARTH%20INITIATIVE%20KOOTENAY%20SOVEREIGN/<2F>%09https:/cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!lEQqdlgLDOBuDZoXLn:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
Kutenai Wellness is a forum dedicated to the exploration, support, and
|
||
discussion around holistic health, Mental Health, and wellness practices. From
|
||
integrative medicine to the nuanced fields of Nutritional and Trauma
|
||
Epigenetics, this forum is a hub for those interested in alternative medical
|
||
support, including veterinary and dental care through a holistic lens. Here,
|
||
you can delve into topics like Energy Healing, Herbal Medicine, and a wide
|
||
array of therapies such as Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, and
|
||
more. The forum covers Detoxification Methods to cutting-edge practices like
|
||
Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and Functional Medicine focused on gut health.
|
||
Whether you're exploring the healing aspects of sound therapy, the
|
||
transformative effects of Internal Family Systems, or the physical and
|
||
emotional benefits of practices like Qigong and Tai Chi, this is a platform for
|
||
sharing knowledge, seeking advice, and connecting with practitioners and
|
||
enthusiasts committed to a holistic approach to health and well</span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'> </span></p>
|
||
|
||
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc191893835"><span class=Heading3Char><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Kutenai
|
||
Outreach:</span></b></span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:
|
||
107%'> <20></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://t.me/kootenaylightweb/426"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
|
||
line-height:107%'>Telegram Topic</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIPdte7H3NZI4p1RnGMejsTZtFuES0caA0GqweLGf1Ay_EhDosX8tLdD43MB9dvGiaJ36"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Signal Group</span></b></a></span><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'> : </span></b><span style='font-size:
|
||
12.0pt;line-height:107%'><a
|
||
href="https://d.docs.live.net/c35830fdcc979b82/00%20AVATAR%20PROJECTS/NEW%20EARTH%20INITIATIVE%20KOOTENAY%20SOVEREIGN/<2F>%09https:/cloud.koots.net/apps/riotchat/#/room/!lEQqdlgLDOBuDZoXLn:koots.net?via=koots.net&via=matrix.org"><b><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'>Lightweb Room</span></b></a></span><span
|
||
style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%'><br>
|
||
<br>
|
||
"Kutenai Outreach" is a community forum in the Kootenays, with a
|
||
focus on Nelson, BC, dedicated to supporting those experiencing homelessness by
|
||
uniting community members, service providers, and those with lived experiences
|
||
to address issues like addiction, mental health, and social exclusion. Through
|
||
storytelling, resource sharing, housing advocacy, and therapeutic support, we
|
||
strive to amplify voices, educate, and foster community engagement while
|
||
advocating for policy changes and cultural sensitivity, especially towards
|
||
Indigenous populations. Our activities include monthly gatherings, workshops on
|
||
mental health and harm reduction, story circles for healing and education,
|
||
resource fairs, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the lives of the most
|
||
vulnerable, turning community empathy into tangible action and change.</span></p>
|
||
|
||
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height:691px'><img width=699 height=461
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src="Kootenay%20Sovereign%20Collective_files/image001.png"></span></p>
|
||
|
||
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|
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|
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|
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|
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