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Aniwa Gathering 2023
June 8-11 in Big Bear, CA
The Aniwa Gathering is honored to bring 40 Indigenous elders from around the world to the sacred mountains of Big Bear, California.
Join us June 8th to 11th for a 4-day ceremony where the elements of nature and the spirits of the ancestors come alive, providing a powerful container for personal and collective growth.
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[Digital] Story of Creation: God vs Devil
Offerings
Listen to Benki Piyãko tell the Ashaninka story of creation.
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Instructors
Shipibo - Peru
Maestra Inez Laura, & Lila
Paq'o Andino, Inka - Peru
Túpaq Ttito Kuntur
Hopi, Havasupai, Tewa - USA
Mona Polacca
Maori - New Zealand
Louis (Matua) Te Kouorehua Kereopa
Yoeme - USA
LánéSaán Moonwalker
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Marketplace
We are so excited to share our new Aniwa Gathering merchandise with you.
Choose from a variety of epic clothing and accessories available for adults and children. We're proud to share that our items are eco-friendly.
Elder Readings
Now available: Sacred Tobacco Consultations & Healing with Nana Amalia
Aniwa is proud to announce a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have private readings and healing sessions with some of the most gifted elders, the ones who carry wisdom from unbroken lineages, kept secret for thousands of years.
ANIWA GATHERING:
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of over 20 indigenous communities from around the world.
Receive teachings and wisdom from elders holding unbroken lineages.
Learn how to integrate sacred ancient ways and philosophies with modern life, fostering unity and harmony with oneself and all relations, creating balance on Mother Earth.
CONNECTION TO NATURE
Our spiritual leaders will guide participants on a profound journey of communion with nature.
Through sacred rituals, the elements will come alive and bring forth the voice of our ancestors, encouraging participants to connect to their own roots and gain a deeper understanding of their relationship with the natural kingdoms.
SACRED CEREMONIES
Participate in sacred ceremonies which open a portal of communication with spiritual realms, and a deeper connection with one’s true essence.
Through these ceremonial ways, energetic codes and transmissions are shared to open our hearts and provide mental, physical, emotional and spiritual healing as well as lasting balance on our lives.
HEALING
Receive profound healing and learn tools for continuous transformation.
Gain a new perspective on life guided by master healers, traditional doctors and wisdom keepers who carry sacred medicine used for time immemorial to preserve the original instructions of how to walk in harmony and beauty in all aspects of life.
Private healing sessions with the elders can also be booked for a more personalized experience.
MUSIC
Sacred indigenous music is the first language to connect with spirit and with the Earth.
Its rich rhythms and melodies convey a deep reverence for the natural world, ancestors, and universal energies.
Each note carries the legacy of centuries of tradition, weaving a tapestry of sacred sound merging with divine energy with the heartbeat of the Earth, transporting attendees to another realm of interconnectedness with all life.
WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
Discover ancient wisdom passed down from generation to generation for time immemorial.
Listening to lectures and partaking in workshops by indigenous elders offers a valuable and unique opportunity to broaden one’s understanding of oneself and the world around us.
Through these teachings, participants can gain insights into sustainable living, community values, and a holistic approach to life that can help create a brighter future for oneself, our future generations and our Mother Earth.
INDIGENOUS ART MARKET
Explore a diverse range of authentic handcrafted treasures and rare finds at our indigenous market.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and intricacy of indigenous patterns, each telling a unique story of culture, tradition and connection with the universe.
Items that are created in prayer and aimed to bless it’s beholder.
COMMUNITY
Be a part of a worldwide community of conscious, like-minded people, who share the same dream.
Become an agent of change for the Earth and together we will write a new story for our future generations to come.
Thrive in unity and harmony with the Earth.
Learn how to merge ancient philosophies and concepts with Western society: how to connect with the power of elements, the memory of the trees, the wisdom of the stars, the teachings of the heart.
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