Changes

:''- To educate the public on Aboriginal culture through the provision of instruction on traditional Haida culture programs such as traditional games, drum making, cedar weaving and button blanket making.

:''- To educate the public on Aboriginal culture through the provision of instruction on traditional Haida culture programs such as traditional games, drum making, cedar weaving and button blanket making.

:''- To benefit the community through the provision of arts, leadership training, youth and social programs that will build stronger communities.

:''- To benefit the community through the provision of arts, leadership training, youth and social programs that will build stronger communities.

:''- To undertake activities ancillary and incidental to the attainment of the above objectives.<ref>https://ngystle.wordpress.com/ngystle-society-constitution/ accessed 12/09/2013</ref>

:''- To undertake activities ancillary and incidental to the attainment of the above objectives.<ref>ngystle.wordpress.com/ngystle-society-constitution/ accessed 12/09/2013</ref>

The site does not provide any date of the constitution and its wording may have been subjected to change when funding of programmes for residential school survivors ran out, as they do not get mentioned explicitely as one of the target groups.  

The site does not provide any date of the constitution and its wording may have been subjected to change when funding of programmes for residential school survivors ran out, as they do not get mentioned explicitely as one of the target groups.  

====Aboriginal Health Foundation====

====Aboriginal Health Foundation====

Ngystle Society received as much as $ 475,300 from the Aboriginal Health Foundation<ref>http://www.ahf.ca/funded-projects/british-columbia/ngystle-society accessed 15/09/2013</ref> established by the Canadian Government to provide services in particular for survivors of residential schools. The project description given to AHF by Ngystle Society read:

Ngystle Society received as much as $ 475,300 from the Aboriginal Health Foundation<ref name="ahf">http://www.ahf.ca/funded-projects/british-columbia/ngystle-society accessed 15/09/2013</ref> established by the Canadian Government to provide services in particular for survivors of residential schools. The project description given to AHF by Ngystle Society read:

:''The project will provide Residential School Survivors and their families with a safe environment in which they can express their feelings and thoughts. This will be accomplished through the delivery of one on one counselling, support group meetings, workshops on Psychology of Vision and the provision of Traditional Haida healing activities.

:''The project will provide Residential School Survivors and their families with a safe environment in which they can express their feelings and thoughts. This will be accomplished through the delivery of one on one counselling, support group meetings, workshops on Psychology of Vision and the provision of Traditional Haida healing activities.

:''The project will also provide apprenticeship training in Psychology of Vision so that participants will be able to continue their healing journeys.''<ref>http://www.ahf.ca/funded-projects/british-columbia/ngystle-society accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

:''The project will also provide apprenticeship training in Psychology of Vision so that participants will be able to continue their healing journeys.''<ref name="ahf" />

It is presently not possible to establish whether Ngystle constitution was subject to changes after the AHF funding ended in 2010, or whether their constitution was as broadly outlined as it is now, as residential school survivors are not mentioned in the present (Sept 2013) version. Similarly noteworthy is that AHF in fact granted quite substantial a sum of public money and does not seem to have checked whether PoV was a method of psychological treatment. Ngystle also did not provide an address of their bureaus but only a P.O.Box in Skidegate.<ref>http://www.ahf.ca/funded-projects/british-columbia/ngystle-society accessed 12/09/2013</ref> Furthermore, AHF kept on funding after the charity status was revoked by Ngystle in 2006.

It is presently not possible to establish whether Ngystle constitution was subject to changes after the AHF funding ended in 2010, or whether their constitution was as broadly outlined as it is now, as residential school survivors are not mentioned in the present (Sept 2013) version. Similarly noteworthy is that AHF in fact granted quite substantial a sum of public money and does not seem to have checked whether PoV was a method of psychological treatment. Ngystle also did not provide an address of their bureaus but only a P.O.Box in Skidegate.<ref name="ahf" /> Furthermore, AHF kept on funding after the charity status was revoked by Ngystle in 2006.

====Gwaii Trust Society====

====Gwaii Trust Society====

Another source of funding is the Gwaii Trust Society which is operated by the Haida Nation. Gwaii Trust gave about $ 270,000 to Ngystle Society predominantly under their „Healthy Humans“ programme between 2004-2009.<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/project_archive/index.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref> Due to the statutes of Gwaii Trust, funds have to be applied for individually for every incident, and the Trust keeps an archive of monies handed out on their website. According to information obtained there, payments were made in about 25 instances over the period of five years and for different purposes, ranging from computer equipment and a business plan for Ngystle to artists' payments.<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/project_archive/index.html accessed 12/09/2013</ref> Ngystle also had their five year business plan funded in part or totally by Gwaii Trust with an amount of $ 5,74.61.<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/project_archive/index.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

Another source of funding is the Gwaii Trust Society which is operated by the Haida Nation. Gwaii Trust gave about $ 270,000 to Ngystle Society predominantly under their „Healthy Humans“ programme between 2004-2009.<ref name="gwaiitrust">http://www.gwaiitrust.com/project_archive/index.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref> Due to the statutes of Gwaii Trust, funds have to be applied for individually for every incident, and the Trust keeps an archive of monies handed out on their website. According to information obtained there, payments were made in about 25 instances over the period of five years and for different purposes, ranging from computer equipment and a business plan for Ngystle to artists' payments.<ref name="gwaiitrust" /> Ngystle also had their five year business plan funded in part or totally by Gwaii Trust with an amount of $ 5,74.61.<ref name="gwaiitrust" />

Funding from Gwaii Trust Society was obtained in particular for several seminars and programmes either on Newage practices or on programmes according to [[Psychology of Vision]].<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/project_archive/index.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref>. Among these were: „Children's Self Esteem Build“, „Haida Women Leadership Training Program“, „Intensive Healing Training Workshop“, „Kool Kids“, „Pro Teen Days Self Esteem“, „Reiki“, „The Excellence Series“, „The Pursuit of Excellence“, „The Wall Advancement Series“, „Youth Leadership and Volunteer Program“, „Youth Pursuit of Excellence“, amounting to some 17 seminars altogether.<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/project_archive/index.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref>. The amounts granted ranged between $ 3,367 and $ 17,569, with an amount of $ 33,456 not further specified granted for seminars in 2006/07. The earliest amount granted was for a seminar in 2001-2002, the latest for seminars in 2008-2009.<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/project_archive/index.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref>. Apparently, Ngystle Society's revocation of its charity status, provided Gwaii Trust Society was aware of this, did not affect the approval of monies.

Funding from Gwaii Trust Society was obtained in particular for several seminars and programmes either on Newage practices or on programmes according to [[Psychology of Vision]].<ref name="gwaiitrust" /> Among these were: „Children's Self Esteem Build“, „Haida Women Leadership Training Program“, „Intensive Healing Training Workshop“, „Kool Kids“, „Pro Teen Days Self Esteem“, „Reiki“, „The Excellence Series“, „The Pursuit of Excellence“, „The Wall Advancement Series“, „Youth Leadership and Volunteer Program“, „Youth Pursuit of Excellence“, amounting to some 17 seminars altogether.<ref name="gwaiitrust" /> The amounts granted ranged between $ 3,367 and $ 17,569, with an amount of $ 33,456 not further specified granted for seminars in 2006/07. The earliest amount granted was for a seminar in 2001-2002, the latest for seminars in 2008-2009.<ref name="gwaiitrust" /> Apparently, Ngystle Society's revocation of its charity status, provided Gwaii Trust Society was aware of this, did not affect the approval of monies.

Although the guidelines for funding were altered by Gwaii Trust so that core funding is no longer possible, Ngystle keeps applying for their programmes, so e.g. a „Youth-In-Action“ series from April 2012 to March 2013.<ref name="Youth_in_Action_Application" />

Although the guidelines for funding were altered by Gwaii Trust so that core funding is no longer possible, Ngystle keeps applying for their programmes, so e.g. a „Youth-In-Action“ series from April 2012 to March 2013.<ref name="Youth_in_Action_Application" />

Ngystle e.g. submitted an application with Gwaii Trust to have funded a „POV Workshop 'Manifesting Success in 2011'“ in Skidegate, asking for a funding of $ 3,652.36 under the Gwaii Trust's „Healthy Humans“ Programme. Ngystle describes the workshop: <br>

Ngystle e.g. submitted an application with Gwaii Trust to have funded a „POV Workshop 'Manifesting Success in 2011'“ in Skidegate, asking for a funding of $ 3,652.36 under the Gwaii Trust's „Healthy Humans“ Programme. Ngystle describes the workshop: <br>

:''Ngystle Society is seeking funding to host a 2 1/2 day Psychology of Vision workshop in February. The workshop theme is "Manifesting Success in 2011" and will be facilitated by experienced international trainer and leader, Barbara Stevens. The workshop will be offered at no charge to twenty participants and will challenge and equip participants with skills and knowledge to live their lives in an empowered proactive manner. Participants will use visualizations and other Psychology ofVision tools to set goals for the upcoming year, work through blocks to success and create a mind map from which they can then move forward.“''<ref>

:''Ngystle Society is seeking funding to host a 2 1/2 day Psychology of Vision workshop in February. The workshop theme is "Manifesting Success in 2011" and will be facilitated by experienced international trainer and leader, Barbara Stevens. The workshop will be offered at no charge to twenty participants and will challenge and equip participants with skills and knowledge to live their lives in an empowered proactive manner. Participants will use visualizations and other Psychology ofVision tools to set goals for the upcoming year, work through blocks to success and create a mind map from which they can then move forward.“''<ref name="Nygystle_Application">http://www.gwaiitrust.com/AGM_2010.2011/HH_2010.2011/HH_Nygystle_Application_Dec_1_2010.pdf accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

http://www.gwaiitrust.com/AGM_2010.2011/HH_2010.2011/HH_Nygystle_Application_Dec_1_2010.pdf accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

Several references in favour of this workshop were supplied with the application, so e.g. by Skidegate Health Centre undersigned by the Health Director, by the Skidegate Chief Councillor, by the owner of one „Crystal Cabin Gallery“, and by a Psychology of Vision Trainer from Skidegate.<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/AGM_2010.2011/HH_2010.2011/HH_Nygystle_Application_Dec_1_2010.pdf  accessed 15/09/2013</ref> The PoV Trainer offers the following description in her letter: <br>

Several references in favour of this workshop were supplied with the application, so e.g. by Skidegate Health Centre undersigned by the Health Director, by the Skidegate Chief Councillor, by the owner of one „Crystal Cabin Gallery“, and by a Psychology of Vision Trainer from Skidegate.<ref name="Nygystle_Application" /> The PoV Trainer offers the following description in her letter: <br>

:''“Using meditation, Oneness Blessings, the creation of mind maps, and Psychology of Vision tools, participants will be guided to make mind maps or Vision Boards of their goals for the year 2011. Blocks to Success will be worked through and will help participants in their daily lives. Our goal is to have fun while healing.“''<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/AGM_2010.2011/HH_2010.2011/HH_Nygystle_Application_Dec_1_2010.pdf accessed 15/09/2013</ref> <br>

:''“Using meditation, Oneness Blessings, the creation of mind maps, and Psychology of Vision tools, participants will be guided to make mind maps or Vision Boards of their goals for the year 2011. Blocks to Success will be worked through and will help participants in their daily lives. Our goal is to have fun while healing.“''<ref name="Nygystle_Application" /><br />

The description reveals the mechanistic approach of PoV towards human beings, and further reveals their cooperation with the Oneness cult.  

The description reveals the mechanistic approach of PoV towards human beings, and further reveals their cooperation with the Oneness cult.  

The gallery owner in turn is a follower and trainer of the Oneness cult<ref>http://onenesswesterncanada.ca/directory/ accessed 15/09/2013</ref> and not a member of any First Nation, but regardless of this asserts that PoV seminars were very much appreciated by the Haida nation, had helped countless people and were an invaluable service to the community.<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/AGM_2010.2011/HH_2010.2011/HH_Nygystle_Application_Dec_1_2010.pdf accessed 15/09/2013</ref>. Another advertisement for the same seminar mentions that „the first 20 local participants to sign up are sponsored by the Gwaii Trust & the Ngystle Society – Tuition - $ 125 per person“<ref>http://www.skidegate.ca/Newsletters/jan11news.pdf. accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

The gallery owner in turn is a follower and trainer of the Oneness cult<ref>onenesswesterncanada.ca/directory/ accessed 15/09/2013</ref> and not a member of any First Nation, but regardless of this asserts that PoV seminars were very much appreciated by the Haida nation, had helped countless people and were an invaluable service to the community.<ref name="Nygystle_Application" /> Another advertisement for the same seminar mentions that „the first 20 local participants to sign up are sponsored by the Gwaii Trust & the Ngystle Society – Tuition - $ 125 per person“<ref name="jan11news">http://www.skidegate.ca/Newsletters/jan11news.pdf accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

===Promotion of Oneness seminars and events===

===Promotion of Oneness seminars and events===

The Oneness movement was founded by Vijay Kumar, and Indian citizen, who goes by the title of "Kalki Bhagavan". The movement is led by Kumar and his wife, who are addressed as "Sri Amma Bhagavan" by students and followers.<ref name="Bhagavan">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalki_Bhagavan accessed 13/09/2013</ref> The movement has spread to Europe and the USA from an initial Ashram in India. A temple has been built for an alleged amount of $75 million, and Kumar also operates a "Oneness University" in India, selling advanced courses and trainings.<ref name="Bhagavan" /> Basic courses, like e.g. a training as a so-called Deeksha [blessing] giver, are also done in the USA and European countries.<ref> see e.g.http://www.deeksha.ch/mainpage/plaintext/onenessdeeksha/diegruender/index.html accessed 13/09/2013</ref><ref>http://oneness-deutschland.de/uedasprojekt.html accessed 13/09/2013</ref>  

The Oneness movement was founded by Vijay Kumar, and Indian citizen, who goes by the title of "Kalki Bhagavan". The movement is led by Kumar and his wife, who are addressed as "Sri Amma Bhagavan" by students and followers.<ref name="Bhagavan">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalki_Bhagavan accessed 13/09/2013</ref> The movement has spread to Europe and the USA from an initial Ashram in India. A temple has been built for an alleged amount of $75 million, and Kumar also operates a "Oneness University" in India, selling advanced courses and trainings.<ref name="Bhagavan" /> Basic courses, like e.g. a training as a so-called Deeksha [blessing] giver, are also done in the USA and European countries.<ref> see e.g. www.deeksha.ch/mainpage/plaintext/onenessdeeksha/diegruender/index.html accessed 13/09/2013</ref><ref>oneness-deutschland.de/uedasprojekt.html accessed 13/09/2013</ref>  

Ngystle Society promotes the Oneness cult in several ways, so e.g. on their Facebook site where they provide a link to a Oneness Awakening Course offered by Oneness University.<ref name="Ngystle-Skidegate_facebook" />

Ngystle Society promotes the Oneness cult in several ways, so e.g. on their Facebook site where they provide a link to a Oneness Awakening Course offered by Oneness University.<ref name="Ngystle-Skidegate_facebook" />

===Promotion of a Plastic Shaman===

===Promotion of a Plastic Shaman===

Ngystle Society further promotes [[Plastic Shaman|plastic shaman]] Erick Gonzalez, a Gualtemaltekan who has been living in the USA since the age of 11.<ref>http://www.earthpeoplesunited.org/who-we-are accessed 20/09/2013</ref> Gonzalez claims to be Mayan, but goes by a name taken from Aztec Nahuatl language, Tata [Uncle] OmeAkaEhekatl.<ref>http://www.earthpeoplesunited.org/who-we-are accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

Ngystle Society further promotes [[Plastic Shaman|plastic shaman]] Erick Gonzalez, a Gualtemaltekan who has been living in the USA since the age of 11.<ref name="earthpeoplesunited">www.earthpeoplesunited.org/who-we-are accessed 20/09/2013</ref> Gonzalez claims to be Mayan, but goes by a name taken from Aztec Nahuatl language, Tata [Uncle] OmeAkaEhekatl.<ref name="earthpeoplesunited" />

The Ngystle website, in an advertisement titled „Intensive Healing Training Wokshop“, claims:

The Ngystle website, in an advertisement titled „Intensive Healing Training Wokshop“, claims:

:''Please contact Ngystle Society for more information.''<ref>http://www.haidagwaii.net/ngystle/upcoming_events.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

:''Please contact Ngystle Society for more information.''<ref>http://www.haidagwaii.net/ngystle/upcoming_events.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

It is not evident why a Guatemaltekan living in the USA is needed to teach participants belonging to the Haida nation who have traditions of their own, including spiritual traditions. Gonzalez' activities are further to be seen critically since his living in the USA most probably speaks against an acculturation within Maya cultures and traditions, especially in Maya spirituality. Native medicine persons are also supposed to work within their communities and are expected to have done an apprenticeship which may well last 20 years and even more. It is highly to be doubted that Gonzalez did such an apprenticeship, although he claims „initiation“ into several different indigenous „sacred rites“<ref>http://www.earthpeoplesunited.org/who-we-are accessed 20/09/2013</ref> which usually is an indication of a plastic shaman. Another question is whether Gonzalez is indeed recognised by one of the Maya peoples or rather is of distant native descent.  

It is not evident why a Guatemaltekan living in the USA is needed to teach participants belonging to the Haida nation who have traditions of their own, including spiritual traditions. Gonzalez' activities are further to be seen critically since his living in the USA most probably speaks against an acculturation within Maya cultures and traditions, especially in Maya spirituality. Native medicine persons are also supposed to work within their communities and are expected to have done an apprenticeship which may well last 20 years and even more. It is highly to be doubted that Gonzalez did such an apprenticeship, although he claims „initiation“ into several different indigenous „sacred rites“<ref name="earthpeoplesunited" /> which usually is an indication of a plastic shaman. Another question is whether Gonzalez is indeed recognised by one of the Maya peoples or rather is of distant native descent.  

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police issued a warning on Erick Gonzalez in 2012, as Gonzalez is suspected of applying drugs to participants in his seminars, in particular Ayahuasca, Peyote, mescaline, and other substances<ref>http://www.thenorthernview.com/news/169704226.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref>, none of them part of any traditions of the ethnic groups living in the North-West Coast cultural area of North America. While Peyote is being used ceremonially in some indigenous traditions and today also by the Native American Church, its use outside of these fields is illegal. Ayahuasca is from South America where it is used as a diagnostic tool by medicine persons, quite in contrary to the use by plastic shamans who will administer the substance to their clients. Both Peyote and Ayahuasca are unknown in Mayan traditions, so Gonzalez is not in a position to justify their use with tradition and it is to be doubted that he is sufficiently informed about their dosage, contra-indications etc.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police issued a warning on Erick Gonzalez in 2012, as Gonzalez is suspected of applying drugs to participants in his seminars, in particular [[Ayahuasca]], Peyote, mescaline, and other substances<ref>http://www.thenorthernview.com/news/169704226.html accessed 15/09/2013</ref>, none of them part of any traditions of the ethnic groups living in the North-West Coast cultural area of North America. While Peyote is being used ceremonially in some indigenous traditions and today also by the Native American Church, its use outside of these fields is illegal. Ayahuasca is from South America where it is used as a diagnostic tool by medicine persons, quite in contrary to the use by plastic shamans who will administer the substance to their clients. Both Peyote and Ayahuasca are unknown in Mayan traditions, so Gonzalez is not in a position to justify their use with tradition and it is to be doubted that he is sufficiently informed about their dosage, contra-indications etc.

From the above quoted advertisements, however, it becomes evident that Ngystle Society continue support of and cooperation with Gonzalez.

From the above quoted advertisements, however, it becomes evident that Ngystle Society continue support of and cooperation with Gonzalez.

====T-Zone Vibration Machine====

====T-Zone Vibration Machine====

Presently (September 2013), the Ngystle website does not mention this device which was recommended in 2010 in an article on Ngystle Society supplied in a  community newsletter.<ref>http://www.skidegate.ca/Newsletters/June17.10.PDF accessed 15/09/2013</ref> This machine often is promoted to achieve at a weight loss, but also to ''tone and firm muscles, increase metabolism, descrease cellulite visibility'' and with further claims.<ref>http://guardiantrader.com/Whole_Body_Vibration.html accessed 16/09/2013</ref> Such claims have no scientific evidence and must be seen as a sales pitch for the device which in Canada is sold at $ 1,869 tax excluded.<ref>http://www.shantiwellnesscentre.com/products/t-zone-vibration-machine accessed 16/09/2013</ref>

Presently (September 2013), the Ngystle website does not mention this device which was recommended in 2010 in an article on Ngystle Society supplied in a  community newsletter.<ref name="June17.10">http://www.skidegate.ca/Newsletters/June17.10.PDF accessed 15/09/2013</ref> This machine often is promoted to achieve at a weight loss, but also to ''tone and firm muscles, increase metabolism, descrease cellulite visibility'' and with further claims.<ref>guardiantrader.com/Whole_Body_Vibration.html accessed 16/09/2013</ref> Such claims have no scientific evidence and must be seen as a sales pitch for the device which in Canada is sold at $ 1,869 tax excluded.<ref>www.shantiwellnesscentre.com/products/t-zone-vibration-machine accessed 16/09/2013</ref>

====Trinfinity8====

====Trinfinity8====

:''offers 72 different Rejuvenation programs<br>

:''offers 72 different Rejuvenation programs<br>

:''- Stress Reduction, - Energy Restoration, - Health & Nutrition, - Skin & Hair Rejuvenation

:''- Stress Reduction, - Energy Restoration, - Health & Nutrition, - Skin & Hair Rejuvenation

:''- Face & Beauty, - Weight Management, - Body Sculpting''<ref>http://ngystlesociety.com/about-2/   accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

:''- Face & Beauty, - Weight Management, - Body Sculpting''<ref name="about-2">ngystlesociety.com/about-2/ accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

The device, however, is pseudo-medical and none of the claims it is being sold with has any scientific evidence. It is sold at a price of about $ 8,000, which Ngystle Society apparently was able to spend.  

The device, however, is pseudo-medical and none of the claims it is being sold with has any scientific evidence. It is sold at a price of about $ 8,000, which Ngystle Society apparently was able to spend.

====Amethyst Bio-Mat====

====Amethyst Bio-Mat====

The [[Amethyst Bio-Mat]] is another pseudo-medical device whose application is sold by Ngystle Society who claim: <br>

The [[Amethyst Bio-Mat]] is another pseudo-medical device whose application is sold by Ngystle Society who claim: <br>

:''The Amethyst Bio Mat is a FDA approved negative ion and for infrared ray therapeutic treatment system. It was designed by scientists, engineers and medical professionals. It uses a unique combination of three bio-compatible energy therapies. Far Infrared, Negative Ion, and Amethyst Crystal.''<ref>http://ngystlesociety.com/about-2/ accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

:''The Amethyst Bio Mat is a FDA approved negative ion and for infrared ray therapeutic treatment system. It was designed by scientists, engineers and medical professionals. It uses a unique combination of three bio-compatible energy therapies. Far Infrared, Negative Ion, and Amethyst Crystal.''<ref name="about-2" />

These claims are unsubstantiated and have not been proven scientifically. The effectiveness claimed is not feasible either biologically, nor medically and physically. Amethyst is not able to emit light, warmth, or negative ions without any external energy source. If it was in fact to emit such radiation, this would be radio-active and probably hazardous to human health. Some of these products contain an electrical heat source.

These claims are unsubstantiated and have not been proven scientifically. The effectiveness claimed is not feasible either biologically, nor medically and physically. Amethyst is not able to emit light, warmth, or negative ions without any external energy source. If it was in fact to emit such radiation, this would be radio-active and probably hazardous to human health. Some of these products contain an electrical heat source.

In the US market, prices for end customers for a single bed mattress are between $ 1,650 and approx. $ 2,700, while professional customers are offered a smaller mattress at a reduced rate; they are recommended to charge clients $ 22 for one application.<ref>http://www.skidegate.ca/Newsletters/June17.10.PDF accessed 15/09/2013</ref> Although Ngystle's charges are lower at $ 6.00, it must be considered that they do not approach a market of affluent customers, but an indigenous community, so charges apparently were adjusted to an affordable level. Given the fact that this is a pseudo-medical device with no established effectivity, the fee charged is still quite substantial for one use of an electric blanket.

In the US market, prices for end customers for a single bed mattress are between $ 1,650 and approx. $ 2,700, while professional customers are offered a smaller mattress at a reduced rate; they are recommended to charge clients $ 22 for one application.<ref name="June17.10" /> Although Ngystle's charges are lower at $ 6.00, it must be considered that they do not approach a market of affluent customers, but an indigenous community, so charges apparently were adjusted to an affordable level. Given the fact that this is a pseudo-medical device with no established effectivity, the fee charged is still quite substantial for one use of an electric blanket.

 

 

 

===The library===

===The library===

In a different section, Ngystle website further explains which categories of books there are in store in the library:<br>

In a different section, Ngystle website further explains which categories of books there are in store in the library:<br>

:''- Native Culture / Art, - Creativity, - Energy Healing, - Religious Philosophy, - Self Help, -'' :''Workbooks, - Biography, - Physical Health, - Family Health, - Women’s Health, - Children – Youth'' ''Novels, - Physic''<ref>http://ngystlesociety.com/about-2/ accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

:''- Native Culture / Art, - Creativity, - Energy Healing, - Religious Philosophy, - Self Help, -'' :''Workbooks, - Biography, - Physical Health, - Family Health, - Women’s Health, - Children – Youth'' ''Novels, - Physic''<ref name="about-2" />

The majority of these categories cover Newage resp. alternative medicine and advice literature, and therefore do not contribute to their readers' education, but rather reflect the vested interest of a Newage project acquiring an ever growing clientele for their range of services subject to fees.

The majority of these categories cover Newage resp. alternative medicine and advice literature, and therefore do not contribute to their readers' education, but rather reflect the vested interest of a Newage project acquiring an ever growing clientele for their range of services subject to fees.

In addition to the pseudo-medical and Newage activities described above, Ngystle Society has also been active in organising seminars and workshops on Haida culture and for Haida children and youths.  

In addition to the pseudo-medical and Newage activities described above, Ngystle Society has also been active in organising seminars and workshops on Haida culture and for Haida children and youths.  

Some of the seminars targeting children and youths e.g. were „Children's Self Esteem Build“, „Kool Kids“, „Pro Teen Days Self Esteem“, „Youth Leadership and Volunteer Program“, or „Youth Pursuit of Excellence“.<ref>http://www.gwaiitrust.com/project_archive/index.html  accessed 15/09/2013</ref> The catchwords „self esteem“, „excellence“, and „leadership“ indicate these programmes may reflect PoV theories, exposing children and youths to a Newage concept which in many aspects differs widely from the Haida culture these youths come from, but who will be taught that PoV aligns well with Native American world views.  

Some of the seminars targeting children and youths e.g. were „Children's Self Esteem Build“, „Kool Kids“, „Pro Teen Days Self Esteem“, „Youth Leadership and Volunteer Program“, or „Youth Pursuit of Excellence“.<ref name="gwaiitrust" /> The catchwords „self esteem“, „excellence“, and „leadership“ indicate these programmes may reflect PoV theories, exposing children and youths to a Newage concept which in many aspects differs widely from the Haida culture these youths come from, but who will be taught that PoV aligns well with Native American world views.  

Youths programmes continue to be organised, so e.g. with a programme titled „Youth in Action“ from April 2012 until March 2013.<ref name="Youth_in_Action_Application" /> However, at least two of four teachers seem to have connections to PoV, and course contents probably could be worked over to achieve at a better reflection of traditional Haida culture („Bow and Arrow Making“, „Beachcombing/Making a Mobile“) resp. the needs and reality of a non-affluent community („Go Green“, „Gourmet Cooking“).

Youths programmes continue to be organised, so e.g. with a programme titled „Youth in Action“ from April 2012 until March 2013.<ref name="Youth_in_Action_Application" /> However, at least two of four teachers seem to have connections to PoV, and course contents probably could be worked over to achieve at a better reflection of traditional Haida culture („Bow and Arrow Making“, „Beachcombing/Making a Mobile“) resp. the needs and reality of a non-affluent community („Go Green“, „Gourmet Cooking“).

The Skidegate Newsletter of Januar 13, 2011 carries an article placed by Ngystle Society announcing, among other courses and activities:

The Skidegate Newsletter of Januar 13, 2011 carries an article placed by Ngystle Society announcing, among other courses and activities:

:''Heather Elrix continues to deliver healing sessions at Ngystle on Wednesdays from 10am to 4:30pm. The cost is $40.00 per session and she can work with a client in a number of ways. She is gifted in Astrology readings and working with family dynamics through the readings. She works with balancing your body and giving you suggestions on how to enhance your body’s natural ability to heal itself.''<ref>http://www.skidegate.ca/Newsletters/jan11news.pdf accessed 15/09/2013</ref>

:''Heather Elrix continues to deliver healing sessions at Ngystle on Wednesdays from 10am to 4:30pm. The cost is $40.00 per session and she can work with a client in a number of ways. She is gifted in Astrology readings and working with family dynamics through the readings. She works with balancing your body and giving you suggestions on how to enhance your body’s natural ability to heal itself.''<ref name="jan11news" />

Astrology and family dynamics are two more Newage practices which are not part of or compatible with indigenous traditions, therefore indigenous persons booking these sessions may be alienated from their culture which can further contribute to their problems. Although once more fees are lower compared to usual practice, these „healing sessions“ are targeting a non-affluent community. Selling „healing sessions“ based on astrology readings in no way comes close to any recognised therapy and while the human body does have self-healing abilities, sessions trying to reinforce them may disencourage clients from seeking medical help for serious conditions and so endanger their health.

Astrology and family dynamics are two more Newage practices which are not part of or compatible with indigenous traditions, therefore indigenous persons booking these sessions may be alienated from their culture which can further contribute to their problems. Although once more fees are lower compared to usual practice, these „healing sessions“ are targeting a non-affluent community. Selling „healing sessions“ based on astrology readings in no way comes close to any recognised therapy and while the human body does have self-healing abilities, sessions trying to reinforce them may disencourage clients from seeking medical help for serious conditions and so endanger their health.

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