About Hopework

This project builds foundations upon which hopeful futures can be imagined and brought to life. Over 52 weeks, participants will learn how to build a more hopeful relationship with themselves, others, and the future.

About Gogo Pebetse

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Thokoza khehla, I am TDr. Linda Maepa, a sangoma and Internal Family Systems practitioner. I am involved in climate work as a researcher, inventor, farmer, educator, advisor, and healer.

I (they/she) am kwena baPedi and emaSwati, a mother of 3 and grandmother to 1, sister, and daughter. All of my work is from a queer, trans, Indigenous, and Black perspective that is inclusive of the wide variety in humanity and other-than-human kin.

My work can be simply described as:

  • Visionary
  • Resourcing
  • Thriving
  • Healing
  • Connecting
  • Security
  • Protection
  • Navigation

For personalized individual and family Indigenous healthcare, mindbody, ancestor, or psychotherapy work, please visit my website, GogoPebetse.org.