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Special Projects

Labyrinths are being built. Workshops are given. Programs are being developed for schools. TLS members all over the world are each doing their part to bring the labyrinth to a broad general audience. You can connect to information about a variety of these via the links in the lower area of this page.

The Labyrinth Society Special Projects Program

In order to extend an enhanced measure of support to our members’ activities, the Board of Directors decided to institute a Special Projects Committee in 2006, charged with oversight of a new Special Projects Program. The committee is now receiving, reviewing and approving application proposals from TLS members who are envisioning or currently organizing various labyrinth activities. We are also very excited to be able to make modest financial grants to Special Projects that have been adopted by the committee. If you are interested in serving on the Special Projects Committee, please contact the Special Projects Committee Chair.

Definition of a Special Project

A Special Project is a labyrinth-centered effort organized and implemented by a Labyrinth Society member that receives some form of support, assistance or endorsement from The Society. It will:

  • Operate under the principles of our mission statement, “To support all those who create, maintain and use labyrinths, and to serve the global community by providing education, networking and opportunities to experience transformation.”
     
  • Be community based; that is, it must expose communities to labyrinths and to TLS.
     
  • Be clearly and thoroughly defined, with those who propose it willing to shoulder most of the work.

Project organizers interface with The Labyrinth Society through the Special Projects Chair and remain accountable to the Board of Directors for the life of the project. All members are eligible and encouraged to propose Special Projects.

Below are some examples of past and present Special Projects that have been endorsed by TLS. TLS currently offers small grants, up to $300, as seed funding for approved TLS Special Projects to assist with initial expenses.

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  • Victoria Labyrinth Project

    The Victoria Labyrinth Project is a new project to build a labyrinth in Victoria and it will be very special. This labyrinth will be designed so that people without vision, with impaired vision, people using canes or working dogs, people using wheelchairs, people with invisible disabilities, visitors to Victoria, everyone can enjoy using this for meditation, celebration, and personal growth.
     

  • Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth Project

    The Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth is an outdoor garden labyrinth, commemorating renowned author Carol Shields. It is approximately 150' x 150' located in King's Park, Winnipeg close to the University of Manitoba where she taught and is wheel chair accessible.
     

  • Labyrinth Network Northwest

    Labyrinth Network Northwest (LNN) seeks to improve communication and cooperation between labyrinth-interested people in the Pacific Northwest. Labyrinth Network Northwest (LNN) is a new organization devoted to supporting activities and practices centered on the labyrinth. It seeks to bring together labyrinth walkers, facilitators, spiritual directors, and craftspeople in the region - all united in their passion for the labyrinth and the possibilities for transformation. These various interests will be connected through a variety of formats, including occasional meetings and - most importantly -- electronic communication to publicize labyrinth programs, consultants, information and labyrinth sharing, workshops, and book groups, to name a few.
     

  • 2006 and 2007 Midwest Regional Labyrinth Gatherings - Indiana

    The Midwest Regional Gatherings took place at Waycross Conference Center, Morgantown, Indiana. They were opportunities to network with Labyrinth enthusiasts and Facilitators from everywhere, experience a variety of Labyrinths, attend Workshops and Roundtables on many topics, and display and share work in the resource area.
     

  • 2006 and 2007 Northwest Regional Labyrinth Gathering

    Sponsored by the Labyrinth Network Northwest, these now annual gatherings in Oregon feature speakers, workshops, fellowship and fun.
     

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