The Völva Stav Guild is an educational and cultural healing cooperative of 6 women who are dedicated to the principals and methodologies of Völva Stav and who practice and use them daily in our personal and professional lives.
Our Mission
Restoring Northern European root cultural traditions and providing opportunities for communities to heal inherited cultural grief in ourselves, our families, and
our communities.
Sitting With the Elders
In keeping with our mission and commitment to continuing education in Nordic spiritual traditions, we are proud to offer two opportunities to sit with elders from Scandinavia. Since most of us can not travel to meet with them, it is important for the Guild to create access for the community to have experience with vetted elders. Your tax deductible donation secures your seat at the virtual table. Your generosity will go towards supporting these elders and you will receive a confirmation email with zoom link.
past events
Elder Gudrun Victoria Gotved
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Gudrun is a practicing vølve who worked with the Ribe Viking Center for several years exploring the historical vølve in the Iron Age.
From plant medicines to the famous runic skull fragment she contributes to the larger body of knowlege in Norse spiritual practice.
Kari was introduced to her work in 2019 when seeking an opportunity to learn from another who balances historical exploration and modern practices. Recognizing the value Gudrun's work Kari is honored to bring it to the broader community.
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Runic skull fragment
Elder Stina Fagertun
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Stina Fagertun is a Sami, Kven, and Norwegian elder from Tromsø, Norway.
A professional singer and storyteller. She is well known in Norway and the US.
Kari first met Ms Fagertun in Minot, North Dakota as part of Høstfest 2018 where
Sami and Norwegian songs floated over the Iron Age village.
Of special interest is the care taken around indigenous knowlege, relationships
within the reenactment community in Norway, and building relationships with the
world through song.