Episode
When the Land Speaks: Sacred Space, Loss, and Spiritual Determination
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- Apr 25, 2026
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Summary
A fireside conversation with tribal leader Brian “BB” Melendez about land, ceremony, and the evolution of sacred space. Some sacred places are widely recognized by the world. Others are created slowly through listening with responsibility to Spirit, people, and the land. Brian Melendez reflects with Colleen Akiko and her husband, Chris, through themes of compassion, grief, Indigenous resilience, colonization, land stewardship, leadership, and developing spiritual spaces that can sustain future generations. Recorded outdoors with the sounds of fire and people gathering in the background, this episode invites listeners into a deeply human conversation about the relationship between land, people, and Spirit. Reach out to BB at TribalMinds.org . For more info, resources and an invitation to the Bowl of Light Café, go to SongRise.LIVE .