Welcome to All My Relations Indy

Our Story

I've had a dream since 1989 to have a place where all people could come, no matter what color,

 sex, age, or creed, where all would be welcome.  In a time in my life when I was going through

 some very distressing circumstances I was hurting physically and emotionally, confused and lost,

I found such a place in Southern Florida, run by a Lakota woman, Sparrow Hawk. In this wonderful

store I found unconditional love, acceptance, and the willingness of all to share their knowledge

and beliefs.  There was no judgment offered, no condemnation, all were welcome.  For several

years I have been told, "We need to have something on the Westside, there's nothing  on the

Westside of Indianapolis  for us to go to!".  And I have been saying "I am going to open a store,

have a classroom,  and create a place where all are welcome...someday...When I have enough

money, when I have enough time, when....someday"

In January 2002 I finally acknowledged that someday would probably never come if I kept

waiting for it to magically appear. I realized that if I was ever going to have  such a place,

I'd have to simple jump in with both feet,  give up my safe ideas of financial security,

make the time, and trust in the creator to provide me with what I needed, when I needed it,

to make it happen.  I kept feeling the shop needed to be in Speedway, and I finally found a spot

that felt right, that would work. I ran into many difficulties along the way but they eventually all

seemed to work themselves out.  On opening day we didn't even have a sign over the front

door, but people began  to come, they came in, looked around, laughed and  said "What

can we do to help "Friends, family and strangers  pitched in  to help create this

wonderful place and it has continued to grow in this wonderful fashion. Teachers have

  come and asked to be allowed to teach in our classroom, gifted healers and

 spiritualist, craftsman and traders have appeared at the right time to offer

their services. Together we are all creating a wonderful place for all to enjoy.

On the front door is a small sign I have written which says " Mitakuye oyasin--

We are all related. All are welcome here "  That is my belief

 and the story of All My Relations.  

Heather L Barrett