Elders Speak - Presented by Earth Works for Humanity

Earth Works for Humanity presents Elders Speak with Francisco Quiroga, Mayan Priest from Colombia, Tamihana Nuku, Maori elder from New Zealand, O Leo Ka Poe Kinohi Kalili Kupono, multicultural messenger from Hawaii, and other wisdom keepers from local native lands. They come to us as messengers for our community in this time of transition.

Everyone is encouraged to be present on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in the Great Room from 6:30-8:30 pm, followed by a short reception in the patio. FREE admission. Sponsor by the Institute for Cultural Awareness. For more information contact, ICA at 928-646-3000 or email info@ica8.org. Visit our website at www.ica8.org or www.earthworksforhumanity.org.

A series of monthly Elders Speak wisdom sharings will be the culminating point to our main event, the Return of the Ancestors Gathering which is scheduled for April 18-28, 2009.

The Institute for Cultural Awareness

The Institute for Cultural Awareness (ICA) is a non-profit organization providing a safe and healthy environment for cultural exchange and healing. Supported by Indigenous leaders globally, ICA is dedicated to preserving sacred sites and Indigenous traditions, bridging the gap between the elders and the children, focusing on a sustainable multicultural environment, inspiring new dimensions of spiritual existence and the celebration of life. We are honored to have these wonderful people visit our community and share their cultural, knowledge and wisdom with us here in Sedona, Arizona. For more information, please contact ICA directly at 928-646-3000 or visit our website at www.ica8.org.

The Elders

Tamihana Nuku is a Maori elder (Kaumatua) of the Ngati Kahungunu tribe of New Zealand. Tamihana has been dedicated to his Maori community in the revival of the Maori language through the establishments of language nests; where the young children learn from the grandmothers. His involvement in Maori Land Trusts assists the drive to ensure a healing process whilst creating sustainable environments for his people. Presently he is traveling with his wife throughout the Americas to meet with Indigenous tribes bringing tools from the Maori people to inspire and assist in the development of the community.
O Leo Ka Poe Kinohi Kalili Kupono is a multicultural messenger for Hawaiian and other tribal wisdom. He is of multi ethnic heritage comprising of African American, Hawaiian and American Indian descent. He has studied the ancient and cultural wisdom of healing practices and remedies. He practices tribal and native traditions for the renewal and healing of the body, mind, and spirit. He is devoted as a teacher using the power of breath, language, sacred touch, sacred sounds, chants, prayers and tones for healing.
Francisco Quiroga is a Mayan Priest and Sundancer from Colombia. He has been trained by Grandfather Alejandro Cirilo Perez Oxlaj, 13th generation Kiche Mayan Priest from Guatemala. Francisco has dedicated many years working along side various Indigenous elders from different parts of the world fulfilling the prophecy of uniting the eagle and the condor. He has coordinated large Indigenous elders gathering in Central and South America. He continues to walk a path of service for the people and the future generations.

For further information please contact
Sedona Creative Life Center 928-282-9300