The Wisdom of the Grandmothers
"There won't be peace on earth until
the voices of the grandmothers are heard."
The Wisdom of the Grandmothers
"There won't be peace on earth until
the voices of the grandmothers are heard."
About The Documentary
About the Film
The Women's Voices Project
The Women's Voices Project
Inspired by an indigenous teaching that states, "There won't be peace on earth until the voices of the grandmothers are heard," this documentary film about grandmother's wisdom and the book set out to find out why. In interviews with grandmothers and elders from Siberia to Patagonia, "The Wisdom of the Grandmothers" provides a powerful t
Inspired by an indigenous teaching that states, "There won't be peace on earth until the voices of the grandmothers are heard," this documentary film about grandmother's wisdom and the book set out to find out why. In interviews with grandmothers and elders from Siberia to Patagonia, "The Wisdom of the Grandmothers" provides a powerful testimony to the importance of the voices of elder women in today's world. Love, community, creativity, family, faith and spirituality, respect and caring for our Mother Earth are just of a few of the important topics shared. Watch the movie here or on YouTube and enjoy the extended interviews online.
The Women's Voices Project
The Women's Voices Project
The Women's Voices Project
The Women's Voices Project initially grew out of a dream. We hoped to help advance the status of women through interviews with grandmothers throughout the world. Since the book "Women's Voices: The Wisdom of the Grandmothers" was published in 2010, the project has grown in scope and content to include the documentary film "The Wisdom of
The Women's Voices Project initially grew out of a dream. We hoped to help advance the status of women through interviews with grandmothers throughout the world. Since the book "Women's Voices: The Wisdom of the Grandmothers" was published in 2010, the project has grown in scope and content to include the documentary film "The Wisdom of the Grandmothers " and our blog to share more. Please join our blog community and share a story about your grandmother's wisdom!
The Author and Filmmaker
The Women's Voices Project
The Author and Filmmaker
Susan Stark Christianson is an award-winning former journalist from Juneau, Alaska. She is the owner of Christianson Communications, an advertising and public relations firm, and Walton Group Publications, a small publishing business focused on promoting work by women. She is a former Deputy Director of Communications for the State of Al
Susan Stark Christianson is an award-winning former journalist from Juneau, Alaska. She is the owner of Christianson Communications, an advertising and public relations firm, and Walton Group Publications, a small publishing business focused on promoting work by women. She is a former Deputy Director of Communications for the State of Alaska Office of the Governor. Susan developed a successful advertising campaign to bring awareness to the issues surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault in Alaska. Creating "The Wisdom of the Grandmothers" was the fulfillment of a one of Susan's life dreams. It was also life-changing, providing her with the opportunity to meet and be inspired by the incredible mothers and grandmothers she met along the journey.
Our Projects
Indigenous Prophecy Today
Indigenous Prophecy Today
Indigenous Prophecy Today
Susan Stark Christianson conducted interviews with prominent indigenous elders about their prophesy stories and the importance of those stories in the world today for an upcoming documentary film "Indigenous Prophecy Today." Learn more and view unedited interviews at www.indigenousprophecy.com
Women's Voices Project
Indigenous Prophecy Today
Indigenous Prophecy Today
The Women's Voices Project grew from the desire to understand the importance of indigenous wisdom and the role of grandmothers to our world. The film and book "Women's Voices: The Wisdom of the Grandmothers" and the film "The Wisdom of the Grandmothers" are a part of this ongoing project.
Flying With Wings
Indigenous Prophecy Today
Flying With Wings
Susan Stark Christianson is the author of the soon to be published book "Flying With Wings: A True Story of an Alaska Aircraft Accident" recounts the experiences of the victims and survivors of a Wings of Alaska floatplane in the icy waters of the Taku Inlet in 1994. Learn more about this inspiring story at www.FlyingWithWings.com
In The News
Rasmuson Award
Flying With Wings
Check out some of the media coverage for the "The Wisdom of the Grandmothers."
Rasmuson Award
Rasmuson Award
Rasmuson Award
Susan was honored to have been selected as a 2018 Rasmuson Foundation Fellowship Award recipient.
Peace Award
Rasmuson Award
Rasmuson Award
The Wisdom of the Grandmothers was selected as the Joshua Tree International Film Festival 2016 Peace Award.
Buy Your Copy of the Book
Women's Voices: The Wisdom of the Grandmothers
The book detailing the stories of many of the grandmothers we met along the journey can be purchased on Amazon.com