For thousands of years, Western civilization has been disconnected from the ancient earth-based wisdom that our ancestors carried.
The absence of this wisdom has left western culture misaligned.
We believe the disconnection has caused deep depression, confusion, anger, and apathy within the collective unconsciousness of a large part of our human family.
However, today many changes are taking place in our world.
Our collective human trauma is rising to the surface to heal.
To heal we must come together and remember how to re-orient ourselves.
It is time to reclaim earth-based wisdom and embody this remembrance in our thoughts, words, and actions while living in the right relationship with the indigenous communities of our planet.
About this Event
In this two hour sacred workshop, Kenewma, daughter of the first female chief of the Yawanawa people, will share sacred wisdom and teach us a song of her culture so we can use our voices to heal and embody our connection with earth and creator. The name for song in the Yawanawá culture is called 'saiti.' The 'saiti' Kenewma will share is one that calls in the elements of nature- sun, moon, sky, earth, wind- within our very beings. A song to sing when passing through a strong moment, in order to ground and connect with our innate power.
About Kenemwa
Kenewma comes from a lineage of powerful spiritual leaders. She is a student who was initiated into one of the strongest spiritual studies within her culture which includes a strong diet that many of her people do not attempt. She was the first youth in the history of her tribes people to enter into this profound study. She is devoted to walking the path of knowledge and innately carries a strong spiritual force within. Kenewma is deeply devoted to the health and well-being of her tribe. Following in the footsteps of her grandfather, mother and father, she both helps and supports the village in any way she can.
TRANSLATED BY:
Angelique Watson, a dear friend and student within the spiritual path and community of the Yawanawá Tribe. She was given the name Txiva by Kenewma's father. From her first encounter with the tribe, she felt a strong connection and knew she held a lifelong mission with them. Txiva helps to plan, create and implement projects within the tribe to ensure the continuation and protection of their humble, simple and beautiful way of life.
About this Fundraiser
The Yawanawá and indigenous tribes alike have suffered greatly due to globalization and climate change. Due to global warming, the cycles of nature have changed. These changes directly affect the lives of those who live in the forest. One example is that with the changes in natures rhythms, the cyclical patterns of fish and animals has shifted. The Yawanawá are no longer able to hunt in the way their ancestors did for centuries before them.
This year the Yawanawá experienced flooding at rates they had never experienced before. The tribes peoples were not able to fish nor hunt. Being reliant upon food sourced from the cities.
Amongst the never before seen heavy rains, the global world is passing through the pandemic of the corona virus. Due to this the Yawanawa are not able to receive groups of people, and in turn are not receiving income to be able to supplement with purchasing food in the nearby cities.
The indigenous are in a predicament as they have become reliant upon food sourced from the city and in turn are in need of money.