Goði Casey "Beast" Clark
President/Allsherjargoði
Goði Beast is the leader of Awaken the North’s Council. He took the reigns back in early 2020 and has worked industriously ever since to create and then to guide AtN into becoming the international success it is today. Along with the rest of the Council, he dedicates most of his free time to the growth of this organization, hoping to one day make it a household name synonymous with learning and acceptance.
He is the author of several books, including our very own “AtN’s Havamal in Everyday English”, and is currently working on both a study Havamal, as well as the next book in the series, “The Voluspa In Everyday English”.
Goði Travis Shuck
Travis is a dedicated Heathen who has been practicing the faith since 2007. He is a proud member of the Awaken the North community and is honored to serve as an ordained Goðar. Travis is happily married to his beautiful wife and is the proud father of five amazing children. He is committed to serving his community and sharing the rich traditions of Heathenry.
Travis’s patron god is Freyja, the goddess of love, beauty, and war. He is inspired by her strength, compassion, and wisdom. As a US Army National Guard Captain, Travis serves his country with honor and dedication. He is committed to protecting the freedoms and liberties that we hold dear.
Gyðja Calista Horvath
Calista is a heathen and witch hailing from Appalachia who now finds herself in Canada. As well has having the honor of serving Awaken the North as an ordained Gyðja, she also serves as the Chancellor of Public Affairs and Editor-in-chief for the organization’s quarterly newsletter, Odin’s Auga.
She enjoys pondering the mysteries of the universe, sampling craft brews, studying the runes, and playing the fiddle in her free time.
Vitki Kurt Hoogstraat
Kurt, our local vitki, has been married to his husband Jon for 34 years, and is our resident seiðr master! He has been a Heathen for over 30 years, and has authored 3 books so far, which can be found HERE. He also runs Currents of Mystical Energy, found HERE. Always open for a chat, he can be reached via email through the button below.
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How can I help support Awaken the North?
Awaken the North is a family and we are dedicated to helping each other grow. The only way we are able to accomplish this is through the generous financial support of our members. Every single one of our Council, Chairs, and support staff are purely VOLUNTEERS. Not a single person benefits financially from any funds within Awaken the North. Even Beast, the Leader, doesn’t get a dime. All funds are directed back into Awaken the North to pay for the website, buy supplies, help support our members, etc.
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