Welcome To
The Canadian Celtic Pagan School
6 BLOCKS FROM C- Train. DOWNTOWN
Call 403-293-8339 - Monday to Friday 6:30 to 7:30.
This phonenumber is NOT the stores number.
When most of the neo-pagan movement speak of Celtic religion or Druidism, they are referring to the mythology of the Celts and the pagan rituals based on the God stories mentioned in those mythologies. However, most of these groups' teachings have been invented by 17th - 19th century romantics.
We do know that the Celts were polytheistic and the vast majority of Gods found are fixed only to certain tribes and their location. Each tribe had their own unique stories, Gods & rituals. Just like the tribal people of today. The confusion grows further as historians try to equate Celtic deities with those of the Greeks and Romans. Ill informed articles run rampant across the Internet as well. On one hand we have supposed "historical" knowledge from Diodorus Siculus. Diodorus says they laughed at their Gods portrayed in human form; yet Caesar says all their Gods are believed to be their ancestors, not their creators.
More confusing still, is trying to understand these Celtic myths and pagan rituals. If we listen to biased Roman writers, Celtic people are barbaric, illiterate idiots. When in fact, it was the Romans who were far more Barbaric. We know for sure that Romans were fascinated with the uncanny knowledge taught in the Celtic schools, especially when it came to memorization, medicine, time, armor, fighting styles, magic and astronomy. People came from all over the country to learn at these schools. We also know now that it was the Romans who borrowed from the Celts, not the other way round, in many things including chainmaille and crested helmets.
To help serious seekers sort through the mess; we offer you 'The Calgary Celtic School' with Chieftains and mentors. They are Celtic scholars with a proven 20 years of study. They will show you several perceptions and roads to take prior to making your path choice.
History of School
Our Celtic school is 13 years old, founded in 1997, originally named 'Pagan Place' on 6 St NW. Our 'The Canadian Celtic Pagan School' is better know as The McKewan/Fraser Celtic School of Ancient Airts. We have many satisfied students we've maintained contact with for years. There also have been, luckily few, 'seekers' who've abused our teachers, coming with their own agenda.
Sorry, we do not teach on-line courses. We offer in person courses only. We believe in oral tradition and refuse to give our names for lineage to complete strangers that might abuse our titles, our certificates or our good name. You never know the maturity level or background of someone behind a screen. However, we are attempting to make a non-certificate course, without our traditions in the near future. Our traditional courses shall remain in-person only. You may join our outer circle group on our facebook link above.
Our Canada Celtic pagan school in Calgary, AB - carries 7 styles of learning - visual & verbal; writing, reading & research; hands on exercises; memorization skills are included in almost every lesson. Each seeker finds which style they learn best from and in future classes can specify learning in that format. It is too time consuming to do one on one teaching in the earlier stages, but our classes are kept small - 3 - 6 maximum.
Calgary's Canadian Celtic Pagan School is offered to members of the Public at a cost that covers supplies, utilities, writings, teachers, time, beverages, snacks and books. Students receive all supplies needed such as handouts, candles & any tools needed for each course. All they need to bring is a note book or binder.
We are open to the Public and offers On Going Rituals and study classes on a yearly basis. The Canadian Celtic Pagan School has an oral questionnaire which helps the student and teacher understand what they need to learn and where their strengths and limitations lay. Throughout these lessons, the Chieftain can see whether they would be a good match for more advanced training or direct them to another group which is more suitable to the seeker.
Course Studies
How do I sign up? Come in Fridays 5:30 to 7:30 or Saturdays 3 - 5pm. Choose your class and sign up. You receive a receipt and you're on your way! We do not reimburse once paid as we have to advertise again. No money is refundable unless we cancel the course.
Pre-tribal Maers Khohias Weekend - It is available for one weekend in November at your request. 6 seats are available. Men are more than welcome. Cost: 1 can of food for the food bank or a gift for the Elders, 1 potluck dish and drink to share for 1 the 2 day course. This weekend function is for those who are serious about joining this modern day tribe. The Elders have created a spiritual movement focused on building a belief system the entire world can follow and share mutually; no matter what your cultural background (or your religious differences, if you are open to seeing similarities and not fanatical). One people whose heart beats as one. This weekend is to help you understand the concepts, rules and goals; prior to making a life commitment.
Basic Traditional Wicca and Groups course - 1 night per week - 13 weeks in length. Starts in January yearly. This course covers, ethics, history, basic tools and knowledge of rituals, etiquette, elements and quarters, Student-Teacher balance or abuse. Pagan ritual is included. This course is a pre-requisite to Tribal training. COST: $300.00 total or $100 per month. 4 seats are available - these must be filled before the class will start. We reserve the right to change the start night of these classes.
Note: We do have a student book in Wicca. It will be put it in the Home Decor Library section soon!
Self Discovery - 8 week course, 1 night/week starting May yearly. This valuable course allows you to see different sides of yourself and to embrace your dark side as well. You come to face to face with your true self. The lessons have been comprised to bring up issues that might be buried, bringing them to the surface. This is done in a safe and fun atmosphere. Seekers learn not to take these sometimes scary issues and project it onto another as most do and learn to let go. We learn to 'own' our own insecurities; learn not to blame another, when it was ourself who made the situation turn out the way it did. This course ia a pre-requisite to joining the Maers Khohias Tribe. Cost: $240 or $120/month.
Basic Celtic Paganism - Coming soon - 2013. 9 weeks. Cost: $250. Celtic Paganism - Celtic is not a race of people or a religion. It is not pronounced ‘seltic’ but 'keltic'. The group of Northern European peoples known in Celtic areas, are referred to as, a group of ancient tribes who shared a common language and culture. The original word came from the Greco-Romans who referred to them as Keltoi (Celtae), which meant the hidden people. They were located in remote areas in Northern Europe and did not have large cities. Celtic paganism are those new religions that are based off of the ancient ways and celebrations of these tribe.
Workshops
Sometimes we will do a surprise workshops or events, when our Store's warehouse is open to the public on Fridays from 6:30 to 8:00pm and Saturdays from 3 to 5 pm. The workshops are on a drop-in basis for a only twoonie. This can be anything from making mead, storytelling time or something else that is fun. Contact us to see when the next workshop is scheduled.
Blood Proud - Women's open circle - 1st Saturday of every 3rd month - Jan, April, July, Oct. at a cost of $5. - 7 - 9 pm
Warriors Journey - Men's open circle - 2nd Saturday of every 3rd month, Jan, April, July, Oct. at a cost of $5. - 7 - 9 pm
School's Ethics & Main Beliefs
You won't find any legitimate Celtic or Viking groups 'performing' in the general 'Wicca' communities. Nor will you find a traditional Wicca group performing at theirs. The religions are quite different and we find we have no need to 'perform' like a circus animal for attention or praise, or even to satisfy curiousities. You don't see Catholics 'performing' at a Protestant church do you? If you do find this out there; consider why that group would do so. Most likely you will find they are new and not well established. We do not allow reporters in to talk with our students. However they may come in and talk with myself anytime.
At The Calgary Celtic Pagan School, our Mentors will teach you how everything is connected; having its own frequency. For example, whatever you do to anyone or anything, you do to yourself. If you hurt someone else in any form, you hurt the Universe. Poison comes in many forms, through thought, gossip and man made chemicals. If you poison any part of the earth in any way, the poison eventually affects the Universe. We harm our own bodies with unnatural drugs and thereby the cycle goes on; our babies are born deformed or dysfunctional. We must learn to live in harmony with everyone and everything. We must learn to think good things. "As above and so below".
We see a lot of groups who claim to seek truth. Yet, they do not understand truth has as many perceptions as in a bee's eyes. To truly seek truth, you must listen to all perceptions and parties, remaining neutral and unbiased. If you think bad thoughts about yourself or others, especially our number one topic - the weather, you injure the Universe. Weather is only doing its job healing what we have done. Remember "every good thought is felt by everything and it manifests in how we view the world and ourselves". We recommend you start with our Discovering Self course before moving on to our other courses or workshops. We are all important in healing the Universe. "All for One and One for all!" If you carry on others gossip, right or wrong, you carry negativity.
Notes for Seekers: We would love to have a school that would suit the needs of every type of individual but in reality this is not possible. I see and hear everywhere nonsense about some wonderful pagan teachers, every year. Students seem to have been given the easy way out, blaming the teacher, when in fact they take no responsibility in being a good student.
A good student does not expect a mentor to do things the way they think it should be done
- Does not expect too much, so the mentor spreads themself too thin
- Does not demand something be done in a time period that seems reasonable to the seeker
- Does not want to rearrange the mentor's schedule to suit the seeker's
- Does not teach the traditions where there is no permission or they lack the knowledge of what they might be searching for in each exercise written
- Does not demand more of their energy because of personal problems or accidents that happen (through no fault of your own of course)
- Does not bring friends to be seekers before they have finished as a seeker themself
- Does not try to advance faster than the teacher thinks they are ready
- Does not take advantage of the hospitality, money, the kindness, the mentor gives.
Seekers, remember, you are human with your own family, problems and responsibilities. You would not violate rules od a University class. Do not take advantage of our wonderful pagan Elders in our community this way either. During all lessons, a seeker must stay in the role of seeker. It is not possible to be both teacher and seeker at the same time. If you bring skepticism or your own beliefs into the teachings of a tradition, you are an abuser. Your research should have been done prior to joining and if it wasn't...the shame is on you.
Other Information
The neo-pagan movement in speaking of Celtic religion or Druidism are referring to the mythology of the Celts and the pagan rituals based on the God stories mentioned in those mythologies. However, most of these groups teachings have been invented by the 17th - 19th century romantics. We do know that the Celts were polytheistic and the vast majority of Gods found are fixed only to certain tribes and their location. Each tribe had their own unique stories, Gods & rituals, just like the tribal people of today. The confusion grows further as historians try to equate Celtic deities to those of the Greeks and Romans. Ill informed articles run rampant across the Internet. On the one hand we have supposed "historical" knowledge from Diodorus Siculus who says they laughed at their Gods portrayed in human form. Yet Caesar says all their Gods are believed to be their ancestors, not their creators. More confusing still is trying to understand the Celtic myths and pagan rituals. If we listen to biased Roman writers, Celtic peoples are barbaric, illiterate idiots. When in fact it was the Romans who were far more Barbaric. We know for sure that Romans were fascinated with their uncanny knowledge taught in the Celtic schools, especially when it came to memorization, medicine, time, armor, fighting styles, magick and astronomy. People came from all over to learn at these schools. We now know it was the Romans who borrowed from the Celts, not the other way round in many things including chainmaille and crested helmets.
The Calgary Celtic School will help you see how everything is connected and has its own frequency. For example, whatever you do to anyone or anything, you do to yourself. If you hurt someone else in any form, you hurt the Universe. Poison comes in many forms; through thought; through gossip and through man made chemicals. If you poison any part of the earth in any way, the poison eventually affects the Universe. We harm our own bodies with unnatural drugs and thereby the cycle goes on and our babies are born deformed or dysfunctional. We must learn to live in harmony with everyone and everything. We must learn to think good things. "As above and so below".