The KUMARAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS & ETQUETTE Presents
"Meeting of The Minds '09"
Workshops
Friday, August 7, 2009
7:00 to 9:45 PM
KUMARAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS & ETIQUETTE
1616 West Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
Free Admission - All Welcome
The Institute for Cultural Awareness
"Return Of The Ancestors"
Northern Arizona - April 18-28, 2009
The Institute for Cultural Awareness presents a historic International multicultural gathering and sacred pilgrimage welcoming Indigenous elders and future wisdom keepers representing the voice of Mother Earth, beginning Earth Day weekend, April 18-28, 2009 throughout Northern Arizona. The heart of the gathering will be the 4th reunion of the Continental Council of Indigenous Elders and Spiritual Guides of the Americas. The intention is to unite and share the invited wisdom keeper's visions and prophesized ceremonies for peace and harmony for Mother Earth and all humanity.
The Institute for Cultural Awareness' goal is to sponsor 72 or more global spiritual/cultural leaders and 28 youth council leaders from around the world. These wisdom keepers will share a harvest of harmonic wisdom and understandings that will enable the world to fulfill the prophecies of the ancestors. This gathering's commitment to ceremony as a focal point offers pilgrims of the world the privilege to witness councils sharing wisdom from their ancestors, songs and sacred ceremonies. This intention is to bring inspiration to the world thus birthing clear decisions and manifesting a conduit of hope for our children, the future wisdom keepers of the world.
Our goal is to raise 1.5 million dollars for the Return of the Ancestors Gathering. To learn more about how you can support ICA and the preparations for this gathering, please feel free to contact ICA directly at 928-852-0112 or visit our website: www.earthworksforhumanity.org/
Institute for Cultural Awareness
Cottonwood, Arizona
Attention Adam DeArmon
Dear Adam Yellow Bird, and Carmen:
In the name of the Heart of the Heavens and the Heart of the Earth greetings to you from the National Council of Elders Mayas, Xinca and Garifuna of Guatemala.
It is with great pleasure that I write to you, little late but with joy and admiration, for the great work you both did in organizing and hosting this gathering, “The Return of the Ancestors”, in Arizona, this past April 2009. By experience I know how difficult it is to organize an event of this magnitude, and you and Carmen, two young people, in a short time were able to find the necessary help and did whatever needed to be done to see this event a reality and with a positive outcome. In such a short time you were able to gather a great number of Elders from different continents and so many countries; my great respect to you both.
We appreciate the fact that we were very well care for. Having us the Elders together in one place allowed us to have that intimate contact with each other, a true exchange of feelings and ideas took place, and we had plenty of time to address each one's concerns. We the Elders were very satisfied with the outcome of the event and have nothing else to say but to congratulate you for such amazing job that you did.
Despite all the obstacles that were presented before and during the pilgrimage, such as the intended boycott to try to block the event, all I can say is that “The Spiritual Force”, when things are done in the wright way, no one can stop it, it moves like a hurricane. Let it be an experience for you, when one takes the steps in the right path, the same Creator/God guides us. No Being who follows the path of our ancestors will ever be left in the darkness of ignorance, the light will always illuminate their path, just remember the Maya Prophecy: “The children of the Sun, the children of the fire will be the survivors after the Year Cero”. The essence of our cultures is the same, we are under the same sky, we occupy the same earth and we are children of one only Creator, one God; lets then walk together, at a slow pace, waiting for the rays of the new Sun.
Alejandro Cirilo Perez Oxlaj
Consejo Nacional de Ancianos
Mayas, Xinca y Garifuna de Guatemala
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The Institute for Cultural Awareness
"Bridging the Americas: Coming Home
Reuniting the Eagle and the Condor
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Peru - Bolivia Sacred Pilgrimage
September 5 - 23, 2008
Experience a genuine and skilled delivery of the ancient Japanese healing arts nestled in a natural environment in Cornville, Arizona April 14-16, 2008.
The Institute for Cultural Awareness presents a rare opportunity for intensive bodymind healing.
Rich with natural essence, Rendo’s retreat
delivers a new level of ease of body and mind.
2 Day Retreat Includes:
Incomparable relaxation techniques for longevity
Traditional morning rituals and Chi Kung exercises
Deepened understanding of energy and breath work
Guided meditations and Music Therapy
Traditional Japanese Meals ~Tipi Lodging or Camping if needed
International Peace Pilgrimage of Strength and Unity
We are proud to announce ICA co-sponsoring an International Peace Pilgrimage of Strength and Unity throughout Japan's sacred site region from March 5-22, 2008. We will be visiting ancient temples and shrines, sacred hot springs, Okinawa and Mt Fuji. Throughout the entire pilgrimage, we will be received by Indigenous Spiritual Leaders and attend ancient sacred rituals. During our travels, we will present various public lectures and ceremonies throughout Tokyo, Okinawa, Kobe, and Izu.
ICA will be sharing about our historic International multicultural gathering and sacred pilgrimage of Indigenous Elders and Future Wisdom Keepers, Return of the Ancestors, scheduled for April 18-28, 2009 throughout Northern Arizona.
The Mayan Prophecy Pilgrimage: History in the Making
11/25 -1 2/9, 2007
Earth Dance8 International Multicultural Gatherings
Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
Kumiai Reservation
1999
2000
2001
2002
Rancho Las Juntas (The Gathering Place)
2003
2004
2005
2006
Fundacion La Puerta~ Base of Mount Chuchuma
2007
Earth Dance8 International Multicultural Gatherings
Northern Arizona, USA
2002- Jerry & Annie Lawrence
2003- Angel Valley Ranch
2004- Sun Turtle Journey
2005- Runes at Talking Waters and Luna Vista B&B
2006- Luna Vista B&B
ICA participated with Bahai of Sedona, AZ International Day of Peace
September 21, 2007
Dream Rings Around Mt. Fuji * Mt. Shasta * San Francisco Peaks
August 19, 2007
ICA Supports the Hopi/Mexika Sacred Fire-Water Ceremonial Run
July 28, 2007
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Mayan Elder traveling through the Verde Valley on a sacred U.S. tour with a message of peace
July 2007
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Indigenous Elders of the Americas Lead Prayers for Global Awareness
July 7, 2007 Friends of Live Earth 7-7-7
ICA Supports the Tiwanaku, Bolivia Gathering
June 2007
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Bridging the Americas: Reuniting the Eagle and the Condor Elders Gathering at Lake Titicaca, Peru
March 19 - 23, 2007
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Lakota Teachings with David Swallow Jr.
February 24, 2007
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Benefit Concert supporting Bridging the Americas Elders Gathering at Lake Titicaca, Peru
January 14, 2007
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Returning to the Natural World: International Multicultural Weekend Gathering
April 21st thru 23rd, 2006
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Thunder In The Desert
April 2, 2006
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Explore the Andean Textile Art
February 5, 2006
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: The White Road Premiere
February 4, 2006
Earth Dance8 Presents: Teachings with Siberian Shaman Swami Bous Beloyar
October 15-16, 2005
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Sacred Sites Gathering and Ceremonies in Chicago, Illinois
August 25-28, 2005
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Wesak Celebration Activation of the Sedona Landscape Temple
April 24, 2005
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: The Elders Speak
April 22, 2005
Earth Works for Humanity Presents: Kevin Locke in Sedona
March 7, 2005
The Berkeley Video & Film Festival 2004
Best of Festival Award– Documentary 18:00 minutes
Earth Dance8: Returning to the Natural World- Asher Lyons/Joslyn Rose Lyons
ICA Presents: Drummers / Singers Gathering and Campout
August 7-8, 2004
ICA Presents: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings with Lama Kusang Norbu
April 4, 2004
ICA Presents: Returning to the Natural World Benefit Dinner Concert
February 16, 2003
ICA Presents: Returning to the Natural World with Grandmother Margarite
February 2003
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