This October marks the 20th anniversary of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers! Together, alongside the Grandmothers, our community has supported this mission for peace, prayer and spiritual activism, bringing healing and hope to thousands around the world for the past two decades.

To celebrate this milestone we are organizing a very special event in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the Grandmothers’ had their first official gathering and embarked on a global mission.

We Are All Related: Unearthing the Roots of Our Shared Humanity is a four-day event from October 24-27, at the Pueblo of Pojoaque - Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder in Sante Fe, New Mexico.

This special event will also be the catalyst for launching the Synergetic Press first edition of the Grandmothers book: Grandmothers' Wisdom: Living Portrayals from the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.

We Are All Related: Unearthing the Roots of Our Shared Humanity will feature the participation of founding members of the the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, and special guests, including Dr. Henrietta Mann, who penned the introduction for this newly revised edition, and Dr. Vandana Shiva, who authored the new foreword.

PROGRAM

DAY 1 - Thursday, October 24th

TOPIC: ROOTED IN TRADITION, GROWING FOR THE FUTURE

4:00 pm - Registration

6:00 pm - Opening Ceremony with Grandmothers, Pojoaque Pueblo tribal members and Special Guests

7:00 pm - Fireside chat: Empowering Communities: Approaches to Seed Sovereignty and Food Security with Grandmother Flordemayo, Dr. Vandana Shiva, and The Path Seedkeepers, Lee-Ann Hill and Emigdio Ballon

8:30 pm - Seed Bundle Ceremony

DAY 2 - Friday, October 25th

TOPIC: SACRED RELATIONSHIPS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING

9:00 am - Morning Meditation with Tracee Stanley

10:00 am - Opening Prayer Ceremony - with Grandmothers and Special Guests

11:00 am - Morning Session: Mitakuye Oyasin: We Are All Related with Grandmother/Unci Rita Long Visitor Holy Dance, Grandmother Mona Polacca, Nathan Blindman, and Twila Blindman

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break

2:30 pm - Making Relations with the Elements & Water Blessing Ceremony - with Grandmother Mona Polacca, Karenna Gore, and Special Guest TBD

4:00 pm - Afternoon Session: The Interconnectedness of Indigenous Knowledge Systems - with Dr. Henrietta Mann and Special Guest TBD

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner Break

8:00 pm - Evening Session: Fireside Storytelling - Listen to the Grandmothers with founding members of the Grandmothers Council

9:00 pm - Evening Rest Practice - with Tracee Stanley

DAY 3 - Saturday, October 26th

TOPIC: GRANDMOTHERS COUNCIL: BLESSINGS, WISDOM, AND GENERATIONAL CONTINUITY

9:00 am - Morning Prayer with Grandmother Clara Shinobu Iura

9:30 am - Morning Session: The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers - A Global Community - with founding members of the Grandmothers Council

10:30 am - Grandmothers’ Blessing Ceremony

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break

2:30 pm - Afternoon Session: Intergenerational Healing: Empowering the Next Generations - with Grandmother Margaret Behan, Nadine Martin, Grandmothers Youth Ambassador Chantele Rilatos and Jasper Rilatos-Jones

3:30 - Evening Session: Grandmothers' Wisdom: Living Portrayals from the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers - Press Conference, Book Launch and Signing, Story-Telling and Songs with Grandmothers, Children and Relatives

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner Break

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Murmurio Prayer with Grandmother Flordemayo and her daughter Heather

8:00 pm - In Memoriam Prayer Ceremony with Grandmothers, Children and Relatives

DAY 4 - Sunday, October 27th

TOPIC: NATURE'S LESSONS AND ACTIVISM FOR A BETTER WORLD

9:00 am - Morning Meditation with Tracee Stanley

9:30 am - Morning Session: Forest Wisdom: Life in the Heart of the Amazon with Grandmother Clara Shinobu Iura and Special Guest

10:30 am - Morning Workshop: Activism and Integration

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break

2:30 pm - Afternoon Session: Unearthing the Roots of Our Shared Humanity, Keynote Closing by Dr. Vandana Shiva

3:30 pm - Give-Away Ceremony

5:00 pm - Closing Prayer Ceremony with - Grandmothers and Special Guests

* Program may be subject to change.

*More special guests to be revealed soon! Stay tuned for updates at our event website.

TICKETS

Tickets for the We Are All Related Gathering do not include lodging, transportation, meals or airfare.

LIVESTREAM

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REFUND POLICY

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WELCOME KIT

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ALTITUDE DISCLAIMER

Participants should be aware that Santa Fe is located at high altitude (approximately 7,000 feet above sea level). Altitude can affect individuals differently and may cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, headaches, or dizziness, particularly for those who are not acclimatized. It is important to stay hydrated and take breaks as needed during the event to mitigate these effects. By registering for this event, participants acknowledge the potential challenges posed by high altitude and affirm that they are in good health and have consulted with a healthcare provider if they have concerns about their ability to participate. The organizers are not liable for any altitude-related issues that may arise during the event.

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Blessings,

We Are All Related

WE ARE ALL RELATED

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