Sharing tribal wisdom
The journey has chosen us and we said ‘yes’. A partnership between Millennium Travels and Urban Tribes facilitates Miranda Willems and Elien van Riet to accompany a group of youngsters on a trip to Israel and Palestine, with the support of the … Lees verder
Op 9 december 2016 was de derde dialoogbijeenkomst van Onzichtbare Verhalen. We sloten af met een certificaatuitreiking van Nederland in Dialoog voor de jongeren gespreksleiders. Een spannende middag waarop de wijkagenten, gemeente, buurtorganisaties en bewoners met elkaar in gesprek … Lees verder
12 november 2016 – tekst door: Floor Hallema, zie haar post online, en Elien van Riet Vanavond spraken verschillende mensen met elkaar in de Tolhuistuin over hoe we (als stadsdeel Amsterdam-Noord, maatschappij of individu) in verbinding met jongeren kunnen komen … Lees verder
Wat kunnen we doen om op elkaar te vertrouwen om radicalisering te verminderen? Tijdens de eerste bijeenkomst van Onzichtbare Verhalen in Buurthuis van der Pek op 24 september stond deze vraag centraal. Het was een mooie avond die geopend werd … Lees verder
Via Karin Lindemann, Birgit Boogaard en Dorine van Norren bereikte ons het nieuws dat prof. dr. Heinz Kimmerle op 85-jarige leeftijd is overleden. We condoleren zijn familie en vrienden en danken Heinz Kimmerle voor al zijn werk en wijsheid! Vorig … Lees verder
A fruitful dialogue on Ubuntu was hosted by Herberg Het Mandelahuisje with special contribution of Ilco van der Linde and facilitated by Urban Tribes. On initiative of Four World Europe, Karin Lindeman-Boere, we were honored to have Chief Phil Lane … Lees verder
‘We are here for a short time. Like the breath of a buffalo on a cold winters day’ – Chief Phil Lane Jr. Under guidance of Chief Phill Lane Jr. and with a group of engaged community builders we shared … Lees verder
2015 was voor Urban Tribes het jaar van het bouwen van een fundament, programma en community. Een jaar van actieve bijeenkomsten en events, waar we veel mensen ontmoetten en versterkten, elkaar met nieuwe inzichten en lessen verrijkten en samen onze … Lees verder
[Dit programma is gewijzigd] Op 24 oktober vanaf 20.30u komen de leden van de coöperatie Urban Tribes bij elkaar rondom het vuur om hun nieuwe hoofdkwartier in te wijden. Tijdens dit samenzijn ben je van harte welkom om kennis te … Lees verder
Ladakh is de meest noordelijke regio van India, gelegen in het Himalaya-gebergte, en lange tijd een voorbeeld van een samenleving in dynamisch evenwicht. Hoe werkt een samenleving in ecologische en sociale balans? Uit eigen ervaring geef ik hier 5 inzichten, … Lees verder
Urban Tribes stond op 27 juni 2015 in De Standaard: “Een citytrip in Amsterdam begint meestal aan het Centraal Station en gaat daarna zuidwaarts. Want in de rug van het spoor ligt enkel water, toch? Over dat water ligt nochtans, … Lees verder
The gates open to the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. Crammed up against the mouth of a ravine, four kilometers East of Central Kathmandu. Step into a sacred crossroad, the holiest Hindu pilgrimage site of Nepal, by the legendary … Lees verder
Makaibari Tea Estates – Darjeeling, West Bengal, India A co-written story by Siddarth Bhujel and Miranda Willems Accompanied by a wise young boy named Siddarth with his family and friends, they enter the village for an afternoon walk. He likes … Lees verder
Storytelling on being human in Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, the second capital of India with a population of 14.7 million people in an area of 185 square kilometer. Chaotic human existence in North India, mostly characterized by extremes. With a diversity … Lees verder
A female herder stands before a group of visitors in Finland, Pyhatunturi. She welcomes us into the land of her habitat, a reindeer farm. Since 500 years this land is passed on from fathers to sons and the latest generation, … Lees verder
The Tent of Nations is in the center of 5 Israeli settlements, located on the West Bank of Palestine. Co-founder Daoud Nassar explains how his family started a new way of resistance, a non-violent, creative, constructive and positive way of … Lees verder
At Christmas I guided with Urban Tribes in collaboration with Foundation Timu Kota a group of young people in Palestine. December 24 we spend Christmas day and Eve in Bethlehem. I’ve never been in a city where religion is so … Lees verder
‘One person can do only one thing: to feel love and inner peace. This person can build a group of people to make peace between all nations possible.’ Arab bedouin Mohamed Alrashaydeh. Remembering these words we wish everybody a wise, … Lees verder
You can read this story in Dutch at Millenniumtravels.nl Our tour guide Toine explains that the Nativity Church in Bethlehem has seen moments when Muslims and Christians together have agreed on the use of the church. In the 7th century, for example, … Lees verder
‘I think urban tribes, or communities, are becoming increasingly important in our society. Current trends ask for local collaboration of citizens, in other words, the formation of tribes.’ Mention your favourite top 5 Urban Tribes in your city. First of … Lees verder
[voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden] “The desire to get out of ‘the system à la ‘1984’ is increasing. Man is a herd animal and will look for communities that he trusts to meet his needs.” Urban Tribes and Edo van … Lees verder
I feel part of many differing global urban tribes. The last year I studied and participated in several eco systems for social entrepreneurship all over the world, and digital tools enable me to stay connected although I am not in … Lees verder
[Voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden] ‘Make contact, not necessary to speak too much, because they will already know you. Lot’s of things happen, that are left unspoken.’ – George Siosi Samuels During my visit to Australia I go back to … Lees verder
‘Lucid dreams’, that’s what of friend of mine was talking about. Dreaming while you are awake. Some time ago he told me about his experience with the Ayahuasca ritual. This ancient old ritual is still being performed by Caboclos Indians … Lees verder
It’s been years since Miranda Willems and Elien van Riet met at the Impact Hub. Thus, the two have not only become friends, they also founded a business together, named Urban Tribes. The idea of the business was designed by Elien … Lees verder
Urban Tribes starts a dialogue between indigenous wisdom and contemporary urban communities. Indigenous tribes are designed to keep our families, communities, and natural environment in balance, not just for the present, but for generations to come. By re-enacting indigenous wisdom … Lees verder