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Notes: Past events are categorized as “Story.”
| Danica Anderson The Kolo: Women’s Cross Cultural Collaboration- UNESCO Scientific & Education Council danica@kolocollaboration.org Event: I am invited to speak to the class of Introduction to Creatrix Studies (taught by Dr. Helen Hwang) on March 3. Title is Kolo Informed Trauma (KIT): Epigenetic Memory, Matristic Knowledge, and Living Tacit Knowledge Archives. This talk introduces Kolo Informed Trauma (KIT) as a matristic framework grounded in female biology, epigenetic memory, and oral memory practices. Central to KIT is the understanding that the epigenetic memory gene—linked to meaning, purpose, and growth—is matristic in nature, shaped through female biological processes and sustained through repetition, rhythm, and daily life practices rather than survival dominance. Drawing on decades of clinical and fieldwork with women war survivors, I examine how matristic knowledge systems preserve memory not through texts alone, but through artifacts, foodways, domestic architecture, ritual objects, and embodied practices that function as living archives. These artifacts are not symbolic remnants of the past, but active biosemiotic structures through which culture, homeostasis, and continuity are carried forward across generations. The talk situates KIT within matristic histories and practices, offering a lens for understanding how women’s knowledge systems encode survival, meaning, and regeneration beyond patriarchal historical erasure. |
| Helen Benigni Mago Academy, Creatrix Studies Course: “Female Divine in Myth, History and Culture” begins on March 2 for 4 weeks. This course traces the evolution of the basic archetypes of the Goddesses of Life, Death and Regeneration outlined by Marija Gimbutas as they evolve from the Paleolithic Era to the Bronze and Iron Ages. Focus on the Creatrix and Regeneration Goddesses in Western Europe and the Mediterranean reveals attributes in the matricentric cultures that allowed all forms of the Goddess to flourish as part of an expression of the Female Divine in myth, history and culture. (Continue to read for course summary.) Registration $50 here. https://www.magoacademy.org/2025/12/28/registration-open-female-divine-in-myth-history-and-culture/. |
| Judy Grahn Mago Academy, Creatrix Studies Course: The S/HE Forum by Judy Grahn on two Saturdays (2nd and 4th) in February, “Inanna: Examples of Eros and Justice.” Sumerian goddess Inanna is extremely complex, paradoxical, centered in the powers of a woman’s body, and immanent everywhere. Our forum will feature two of her qualities: her erotic love, and her concerns with justice. Feb 7 Dr. Grahn will read some of Inanna’s love poetry, and Dr. Jenett will bring in additional poetry from a civilization in the Indus Valley of north India, that both paralleled and directly traded with Sumer. The Sangam literature addresses the lush erotic powers of women, and the uniquely female quality of attractiveness known as ananku in the literature, and called kuzbu in ancient Sumerian literature. Then on Feb 21, Dr. Grenn will present on the Sumerian/Mesopotamian tradition of Lilith as a figure who resisted a patriarchal paradigm in choosing to flee the prison of “Paradise”, and Dr. Grahn will complete the Forum with her analysis of Inanna’s justice, and in particular her protection of the sexual autonomy of women. Registration $30 here: https://www.magoacademy.org/2025/12/29/s-he-forum-course-spring-2026-registration/. |
| Susan Hawthorne Spinifex Press hawsu@spinifexpress.com.au Book: Laila’s Story by Mij Tanith. In January 2023, an Afghan man – a long-term refugee living in Australia – walks into the home of two older women in Adelaide. What begins as a simple request for help evolves into a year-long journey of connection, resilience, and unexpected friendship. Through the story of Laila, a single mother with five daughters, and her growing relationship with the author, this work explores the power of human connection across seemingly insurmountable divides of language, culture, age, sexuality, and faith. Laila and her daughters now reside in Australia. Publication date: March 2026 https://www.spinifexpress.com.au/shop/p/9781922964328. |
| Trista Hendren Girl God Books support@girlgod.org Story: The last months, I have signed a contract with Deep Books for distribution throughout Europe. So I have been revising many of our older books, and sending them 2 books a month to integrate into their system (since we now have more than 50 books). Additionally, I have been doing a lot of research for our upcoming anthologies. The 4 primary books I hope to publish this year are on the Syrian-Palestinian Goddess Anat, Mother Bear, Snake Goddess, and a 2nd Solstice Carol Books. (Titles and cover art pending for most.) I hope to put out Calls soon! The call for the Carol book is up at – https://www.patreon.com/posts/call-for-carols-116566377. |
| Helen Hye-Sook Hwang Mago Academy magoacademy@gmail.com Call for Papers: Creatrix Studies Annual Online Conference seeks papers and workshop proposals. Primary deadline: March 1. Theme: Celebrating the Great Unity of ALL in the Cosmic Mother. See Call for Papers and Workshops here: https://www.magoacademy.org/2025/09/30/call-for-papers/. |
| Helen Hye-Sook Hwang & Carolyn Lee Boyd Return to Mago E-Magazine (Search) Volunteer Opportunity with Nine Sisters Network News Update Project. Return to Mago E-Magazine (RTME) is seeking a team of volunteers to assist in the movement of Matriversal Feminism (formerly called Goddess Feminist Activist Spirituality) by joining the project of Nine Sister Networks News Update. For the projects of Nine Sister Networks, Nine Poets Speak, and E-Interviews, we have been interviewing organizational representatives as well as influential individuals. As the first step toward the vision of Matriversal Feminism, we will create and publish a monthly news update post (Nine Sister Networks: Stay Informed and Connected). This classified news update will include updates from representatives of the Nine Sisters Network organizations and individuals, and RTME contributors, and eventually RTME readers and supporters. Updates will focus on the publication of new books, events, courses, workshops, services, stories, achievements, companionship, facilities, and other topics. See details here. |
| Glenys Livingstone PaGaian Cosmology pagaian@bigpond.net.au Story: There was an on-line meeting with my Northern Hemisphere students. I posted news of Lammas/Imbolc Season @ EarthGaia on my website https://pagaian.org/news/lammas-imbolc-season-planet-earth-2026-c-e/ this includes story and resources. I published my monthly contribution which was a book review, to RTME; and scheduled other posts for some months ahead. An anthology that I contributed to, “The Greenbloods: Those Who Have Been Shaped by the Wild” (editor Clare Andersen) was published. |
| Luciana Percovich lupercov@gmail.com Conference: THE WISDOM OF THE CRONES: The Crones and their legacy to the Sisters of the Future Roma Casa Internazionale delle Donne (May 16-17, 2026). https://lasapienzadellecrone.cronario.it/il-convegno/ The idea which inspired this convocation came as a natural conclusion to a long research period, which began in Italy about 10 years ago, exploring and sharing in Circles the fourth stage of the Woman Circle of Life. In 2024, it was followed by the publication of Cronario. Parole Mutate Mutanti. Dizionario per Immaginare Futuri diversi (Changed/Changing Words. A dictionary to imagine different futures), by Anonima Crone, and in 2025 by a podcast ttps://www.cronario.it/podcast to disseminate and carry on the work on language. We are inviting as speakers Genevieve Vaughan, Heide Goettner Abendroth, Kathy Jones, Joan Marler, Barbara Alice Mann, Cristina Biaggi, Starhawk, Max Dashu, Maria Suarez, while from Italy we will invite Annarosa Buttarelli (School of Higher Education and Government), Alessandra Kustermann (abortion & anti-violence centres), Paola Melchiori (international activism), Francesca Freeman (Matricomunities), Maria Palazzesi (Archivia and feminist book fairs). |
| Mary Saracino Book: I am happy to announce the publication of my first collection of poetry: Motherlines (Pearlsong Press, 2026). It is available for pre-sale at Amazon.com: Motherlines: 9781597191050: Saracino, Mary: Books and Motherlines by Mary Saracino, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® |
| Mary Saracino Return to Mago E-Magazine marysar1004@mary-saracino Call for Poems for Nine Poets Speak: We are inviting poets to submit their poems for posting on Return to Mago E-Magazine (RTME) as part of our ongoing Nine Poets Speak posts. Please include an image/photo for each submitted poem (along with information acknowledging the name of the person who created the image/photo). If you have not contributed to RTME before, also include a brief bio and a photo of yourself so we can create a Meet Contributor post for you. Email to Mary Saracino. https://www.magoism.net/2026/01/call-for-poems-for-nine-poets-speak/ |
| Freia Serafina Titland Witch Workshops workshopswitch@gmail.com Course/Workshop: Witch Workshops is a year-long, community-centered program designed to uplift your unique witch wisdom! Join our free informational workshop on February 7th. Visit www.witchworkshops.com to learn more. |
| Francesca Tronetti & Helen Hye-Sook Hwang S/HE: An International Journal of Goddess Studies ftronetti@gmail.com Journal: Invitation to Propose a Theme Issue. Qualified scholars including the members of the S/HE Journal Editorial Board are invited to propose a theme issue of S/HE: An International Journal of Goddess Studies. Proposals should include a 200-word description of the theme of the issue, as well as a list of potential contributors, and an estimated timeline for completion. Guest Editors may also circulate a call for contributors. For all other details, see here: https://sheijgs.space/?p=2516. |
| Tamara Wyndham Story: The Wolf Moon Ritual/Performance: A ritual of joy and release to bring out our inner wild wolf! The ritual was conceived by Tamara Wyndham with collaboration by the other performers. We howled together to call the directions. Then we howled out our pain. Then we howled out our joy. Our howls called forth the dance of the Wolf Spirit. The dancer, Breadpussy, designed their costume and wolf bride mask. Then Breadpussy removed their costume and laid down. Tamara performed a body printing – the making of an artwork by applying paint to the dancer’s body and pressing it onto cloth. Meanwhile, Jennifer told the story of La Loba. This ended with everyone dancing and howling together. Westbeth Community Space, New York City, January 3rd, 2026. Performing: Breadpussy – dance; Kelvin Daly – music on instruments of his own design; Eric Blitz – drums; Jennifer Gonzalez Blitz – storytelling and vocals; Tamara Wyndham – body printing. |
| RTME Editorial Carolyn Lee Boyd: I am excited to have conducted a video interview with Xochitl Alvizo and Janet Rudolph of the group blog Feminism and Religion (feminismandreligion.com) which is now posted on RTME and also on the Feminism and Religion homepage through January. I hope to do two more video interviews with other leaders of organizations in the coming months with the thought that these are a wonderful way for us all to learn more about the organizations’ missions, activities, and more to enhance both outreach and collaboration among the Nine Sisters Network. Helen Hye-Sook Hwang: I am grateful that Return to Mago E-Magazine takes a leap to lead the movement of Matriversal Feminism. May those who persevere to realize the vision for ALL flourish! |
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