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SUMMARY:Continuous Education Prep - Traditional Medicine Paths
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum design & planning\nBridging the vast and often forgotten ancestral wisdom of indigenous traditions with the Western modern world is a monumental task in itself. Yet Don David Wiley has taken on this sacred mission\, facing countless ongoing challenges to design and deliver programs that are not only tangible and replicable\, but that carry the weight and authenticity of true spiritual teachings.\nWhat makes this even more profound is the care with which Don David ensures that what is shared is exactly what needs to be shared—stripped of anything superfluous or misleading\, and offered with clear intention. He has had to navigate the assumptions and filters of contemporary\, educated minds\, which often believe they already understand how life works. In contrast\, Don David invites students to unlearn\, to return to a deeper way of knowing rooted in direct relationship with Divine\, nature\, and the sacred. \nMuch of this knowledge was originally passed down through oral tradition—shared from one generation to the next\, in sacred trust. Don David has found powerful ways to bring these teachings into the modern world without compromising their essence. Surfing between realms\, he draws what is needed from the intangible into the tangible—bridging spirit and form with clarity and purpose. \nAfter his intense training\, apprenticeship\, and initiations with living teachers in both the Nahua and Wixárika traditions\, Don David has now successfully trained the first generations of Western shamanic healers: Tepahtiani & Mara’akate. These pioneers have taken their place in the living web of healing and service. \nToday\, Don David is supported by a devoted team in both traditions—people who are helping him structure what can now be recognized as a curriculum of spiritual training. These teachings span different levels of commitment and engagement\, guiding those whose souls are being called back to the basics: to ancestral knowledge\, lived wisdom\, and real practices that can restore balance\, not only within individuals\, but across communities\, lands\, and generations. \nWe offer our deepest gratitude to Don David’s teaching assistants\, who provide him with invaluable support and help carry this great work forward. A heartfelt shout-out to each of you—for the unseen and sacred service you embody. \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/medpath-jul-1-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nahua Shamanic Healing,Traditions,Tuki Fiesta,Weather Work Ceremonies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
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SUMMARY:Online Counseling Sessions Day
DESCRIPTION:Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lives\nOne of the greatest challenges Don David Wiley faced as a shaman in the Western world was bridging the profound wisdom of indigenous traditions with the realities of contemporary life. Shamanic healing is often misunderstood—its depth\, its simplicity\, and its transformative power. \nThrough decades of apprenticeship and practice\, Don David has mastered the art of healing\, weaving together the teachings of his mentors with living indigenous traditions. His work has touched lives across the globe\, offering clarity\, restoration\, and deep spiritual connection. \nYet one key insight has shaped how he serves Western seekers: We love to talk. We worry that if we don’t explain ourselves perfectly\, we won’t be understood. That’s why—whether you’ve had an in-person healing session or are simply called to explore shamanic wisdom—Don David now offers online consultations via Zoom. \nThese sessions provide guidance\, follow-up support\, or a deeper look into the spiritual forces at work or dormant in your life. No matter where you are in the world—or where Don David’s journey takes him—you can connect from the comfort of your home or office. \nAll you need is: \n✔ A computer or smartphone\n✔ A stable internet connection\n✔ A quiet\, private space\n✔ An appointment \nStep beyond the limits of distance and let ancient wisdom meet you exactly where you are. \n“True transformation doesn’t require proximity—only presence\, intention\, and an open heart.” —Don David Wiley \nBook your appointment.\nContact Consultorio
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/oc-jul-2-2025/
LOCATION:https://keepsthefire.org/event/oc-jul-2-2025/
CATEGORIES:Healing Work,Online Counseling
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
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SUMMARY:Firekeeper Retreat at Blue Deer Center - 2025 - TBC
DESCRIPTION:Transform Yourself. Transform Others. Transform the World.\nPreferably\, once a year\, Sacred Fire Firekeepers from around the world gather to reconnect\, recharge\, and deepen their sacred service. This year\, the Firekeeper Retreat will take place at the Blue Deer Center in the majestic Catskill Mountains of New York—ancestral land of the Haudenosaunee(Iroquois) people. \nThis is a time for initiated Firekeepers to come together as a living\, growing community—to share experiences\, renew their commitment to Grandfather Fire\, and support one another in the ongoing path of tending the sacred Fire. \nA Gathering of Fire\, Heart\, and Service.\nBeing a Firekeeper is not just a role—it is a lifelong relationship with Fire\, community\, and purpose. The Firekeeper Retreat offers space for reflection\, learning\, laughter\, and heart-centered ceremony. It is a time to reconnect with the sacred calling that brought eachFirekeeper to this path. \nLed by Don David Wiley\, sacred elder and founder of Sacred Fire\, and Sylvia Edwards\, Sacred Fire’s Firekeeping Director\, the retreat includes: \n\nDeep ceremonial work with Grandfather Fire\nDialogue\, storytelling\, and spiritual teaching\nCommunity sharing and peer support\nRenewal of purpose\, connection\, and vision\n\nThis gathering affirms and strengthens the web of Firekeepers worldwide who are helping communities remember the wisdom of heart\, tradition\, and sacred relationship. \nWhy This Retreat Matters\nIn these times of disconnection and upheaval\, Firekeepers play an essential role. They are keepers of a living presence that fosters emotional healing\, sacred reciprocity\, and relational intelligence. The Firekeeper Retreat is a rare and important opportunity to refuel the spirit\, revisit the why of this work\, and sit once again around the Fire with those who understand its mystery and medicine. \nCome Home to the Fire\nWe invite all initiated Firekeepers to gather at Blue Deer Center this year—to rest\, to listen\, to be together\, and to remember: The Fire burns bright. The path continues. \nRegistration & Contact\nFor questions\, logistics\, or to reserve your place\, please reach out to: \nBlue Deer Center – info@bluedeer.org \nSacred Fire – info@sacredfire.org
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/bdc-fk-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Blue Deer Center\, 1153 Co Rd 6\, Margaretville\, NY\, 12455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
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SUMMARY:Special Radio Interview
DESCRIPTION:Don David Wiley will offer an interview for ECO Justice Radio. He will approach this conversation in alignment with the ancestral wisdom of both living traditions he leads\, he will be addressing: \n\nOur relationships with the Living Forces of Nature – exploring the deep\, often forgotten connections between humans and these divine expressions that are aspects of reality.\nSacred Fire – its role\, meaning\, and how it serves as a bridge between each other and spiritual worlds through connection and transformation.\nRestoring sacred reciprocity – how we can reestablish a respectful\, balanced relationship with the natural and spiritual world.\nCeremony and honoring – particularly within Indigenous lifeways\, as pathways to reconnection and deeper experiencing.\nHealing the planet – examining how disconnection has led to imbalance\, and how reclaiming ancestral wisdom and practices can guide both personal and collective restoration.\n\nThis interview will focus on how ancient traditions and sacred relationships with nature and spirit can offer guidance for humanity to return to a more integrated\, respectful\, and balanced way of life. \nCarry Kim | Co-Host \n\nEcoJustice Radio\n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/special-radio-interview/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
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SUMMARY:Fire Speaks — Blue Deer Center\, NY. USA
DESCRIPTION:This is a public\, open event offered by Sacred Fire & the Blue Deer Center.\nFire knows no pretense. It warms. It transforms. It connects.\nJoin us to hear what the fire has to say.\nFire Speaks is a ceremonial gathering where participants seek guidance from Grandfather Fire—known as Tatewarí among Mexico’s Indigenous Huichol people—to receive ancient wisdom and spiritual insights around the transformative presence of a sacred fire. \nGrandfather Fire in this form has offered guidance\, teachings\, and sacred stories to people worldwide for over two decades\, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity\, compassion\, and courage. Through sacred storytelling and spiritual insight\, this gathering provides a transformative experience that cuts through personal illusion and reveals new possibilities and deeper wisdom that can be practically applied in one’s life. \nParticipants consistently describe the experience as profound\, enlightening\, and heart-opening. For those feeling stuck or seeking meaningful change\, this gathering offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth\, healing\, and personal transformation. \nGrandfather Fire’s teachings emerge as a beacon of timeless wisdom—cutting through doubt and confusion\, inviting participants to see beyond their current limitations and embrace a more expansive view. His penetrating perspective transcends momentary challenges\, offering a profound path to deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. \nGrandfather Fire has been a friend and teacher to humans for 800\,000 years. You are invited to come sit around a sacred fire and receive Grandfather Fire’s wisdom and counsel as He answers our questions. \nYou may experience: \n\nConnection and community\nClarity and direction\nIncreased compassion\nCutting through personal illusions to see a broader worldview\nHeart-opening\nPathways to personal transformation\nNew possibilities for navigating life’s challenges\nFind out more information about this phenomenon by reading this article.\n\nWhat people are saying after attending Fire Speaks: \n“For days after\, I kept having these intense visualizations of fire\, and I was able to really “feel” the spirit of fire\, as something beyond simple burning wood and instead a primeval creative essence. The whole experience seemed to have set a seed deep in my psyche.”~Luke \n“Grandfather fire has called me to live more in my heart\, to be open to so many possibilities\, and most importantly\, to always think how I can serve others. This ancient practice is both simple and profound.”~Warren \n  \nThis is a Sacred Fire Fire Speaks event.\nHosted by the Blue Deer Center.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fire-speaks-blue-deer/
LOCATION:Blue Deer Center\, 1153 Co Rd 6\, Margaretville\, NY\, 12455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire Speaks,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
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SUMMARY:GFF Recovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Don David is not available on this day.\nDon David Wiley as a Conduit of the God of Fire\nDon David Wiley serves as a powerful conduit of the God of Fire. During his intense work\, when Tatewarí takes control of his being\, he is swept into a transcendent state—his body’s temperature soars\, and he enters a trance-like condition reminiscent of a deep\, ceremonial sleep. Meanwhile\, Grandfather Fire spends the night offering his wisdom—constantly ingesting sacred hot cocoa and smoking sacred tabaco. In this state\, although Don David remains unharmed\, his physical body endures a heavy strain. \nWhen the night finishes and attendees leave\, his dedicated Recovery Team\, comprised of handpicked ritual support individuals\, plays a vital role. As the divine presence recedes and Grandfather departs from the physical realm\, this committed group guides Don David back into his body. The morning after the Grandfather Fires\, Don David awakens feeling discombobulated and spaced\, requiring time to reconnect with his extremities and regain a sense of physical presence. A strong hands-on therapeutic session and a day of focused recovery are key to shaking off the residual ethereal numbness\, allowing him to reestablish strength\, clarity\, and focus. \nThough Don David often jokes about the challenges of navigating our physical form—humor that echoes Grandfather Fire’s own playful jibes at human bodies when using Don David’s body as a vessel to speak to us during an audience—the recovery process remains an essential part of his work. It ensures that the extraordinary service he offers—allowing others to listen to the wisdom shared by the God of Fire—stays balanced and true\, ultimately enhancing the profound healing he brings to those he serves.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-recovery-day-bdc-jul-13-2025/
LOCATION:Blue Deer Center\, 1153 Co Rd 6\, Margaretville\, NY\, 12455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Recovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250721T070000
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SUMMARY:Healing Intensive - Blue Deer Center\, NY. USA
DESCRIPTION:Reaching the Hearts of Those Who Seek True Healing\nIn these times of chaos\, deception\, violence\, and confusion\, many feel lost—disconnected from themselves\, from nature\, and from the deeper meaning of life. The world is filled with noise\, distractions\, and empty promises\, but beneath it all\, there is a hunger for something real. Something true. Something that speaks not to the mind’s desperation for quick fixes but to the soul’s longing for genuine transformation.\nThe Healing Intensive is not just another retreat. It is not a miracle cure or a temporary escape from life’s struggles. It is a deep and sacred process—an opportunity to face what has been hidden\, to listen to the wisdom of illness and imbalance\, and to begin the journey of healing in the way our ancestors always understood: through connection with the forces that sustain life itself. \nDon David Wiley with his Wixárika traje\, or special outfit for healing. \nHeld at the Blue Deer Center over five days and six nights\, this transformative program is led by Don David Wiley\, a guide who carries the responsibility of this work with devotion and heartfelt intention. He is supported by a team of initiated Mara’akate from Grupo Tatewarí\, ensuring that each participant receives the care and guidance needed to navigate their healing journey. \nAt the heart of this program lies the ancestral indigenous shamanic Wixárika medicine\, a living tradition that works in harmony with the land\, the spirit beings all around\, the God of Fire Himself\, and the River of Peace. These sacred elements form the foundation of a process that is both ancient and urgently needed in today’s world—a process that brings healing not only to the body but also to the heart and soul. \nThis is a miraculous opportunity\, one that would be nearly impossible to access for most people in the Western world. The path of deep healing through Wixárika medicine is traditionally undertaken in remote and sacred places\, far from modern life. But through the grace of Spirit and the vision of those who have sacrificed a lot to walk this path\, this healing has been made accessible. Nestled in the Catskill Mountains\, Blue Deer Center serves as a sacred bridge between worlds\, a place where the wisdom of the ancients meets those who are ready to receive it. \nIf you have been struggling with illness\, searching for answers beyond what modern medicine can provide\, or feeling an inner call—a deep knowing that your current way of living is not sustainable—this is your invitation. \nThe path has always been there\, waiting. \nNow is the time to take the first step. \nFor more information\, visit the Blue Deer Center website.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/healing-intensive/
LOCATION:Blue Deer Center\, 1153 Co Rd 6\, Margaretville\, NY\, 12455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deep Healing Work,Healing Work,Wixárika Shamanic Healing,Wixárika Tradition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Deer Center":MAILTO:info@bluedeer.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250722T000000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250405T150231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T155141Z
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SUMMARY:Audience with Grandfather Fire: Blue Deer Center - Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed audience hosted by Blue Deer Center.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-bdc-board/
LOCATION:Blue Deer Center\, 1153 Co Rd 6\, Margaretville\, NY\, 12455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Open Audience,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Deer Center":MAILTO:info@bluedeer.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250723
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T225651Z
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SUMMARY:GFF Recovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Don David is not available on this day.\nDon David Wiley as a Conduit of the God of Fire\nDon David Wiley serves as a powerful conduit of the God of Fire. During his intense work\, when Tatewarí takes control of his being\, he is swept into a transcendent state—his body’s temperature soars\, and he enters a trance-like condition reminiscent of a deep\, ceremonial sleep. Meanwhile\, Grandfather Fire spends the night offering his wisdom—constantly ingesting sacred hot cocoa and smoking sacred tabaco. In this state\, although Don David remains unharmed\, his physical body endures a heavy strain. \nWhen the night finishes and attendees leave\, his dedicated Recovery Team\, comprised of handpicked ritual support individuals\, plays a vital role. As the divine presence recedes and Grandfather departs from the physical realm\, this committed group guides Don David back into his body. The morning after the Grandfather Fires\, Don David awakens feeling discombobulated and spaced\, requiring time to reconnect with his extremities and regain a sense of physical presence. A strong hands-on therapeutic session and a day of focused recovery are key to shaking off the residual ethereal numbness\, allowing him to reestablish strength\, clarity\, and focus. \nThough Don David often jokes about the challenges of navigating our physical form—humor that echoes Grandfather Fire’s own playful jibes at human bodies when using Don David’s body as a vessel to speak to us during an audience—the recovery process remains an essential part of his work. It ensures that the extraordinary service he offers—allowing others to listen to the wisdom shared by the God of Fire—stays balanced and true\, ultimately enhancing the profound healing he brings to those he serves.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-recovery-day-jul-22-2025/
LOCATION:Blue Deer Center\, 1153 Co Rd 6\, Margaretville\, NY\, 12455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Recovery Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Deer Center":MAILTO:info@bluedeer.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250403T204251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T173340Z
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SUMMARY:Postgrad Online Class Y2 S6
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed program\, available only to initiated Tepahtiani practitioners.\nTo become a Tepahtiani\, one must first be initiated as a Granicero.\nNow in its second year\, this ongoing online program offers Tepahtiani graduates a monthly space to ask questions\, deepen their practice\, and remain spiritually connected with Don David. \nIt is also a sacred opportunity for Don David to pass on the wisdom entrusted to him by Don Lucio Campos Elizalde\, as well as to share the guidance he receives from Tatewarí when he is in the workshop and Grandfather Fire speaks. \n  \n  \n\nIf you feel genuinely called to Weather Work\, please reach out to Alison Gayek\, Chief of the Graniceros:\n📧 workingforweather@keepsthefire.org \n  \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/postgrad-online-class-y2-s6/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuous Learning,Nahua Shamanic Healing,Nahua Tradition,Tepahtiani Classes,Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250727T000000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250417T224846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T224900Z
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SUMMARY:Audience with Grandfather Fire: Sacred Fire - Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed audience hosted by Sacred Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/audience-with-grandfather-fire-sacred-fire-summer-biz-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Open Audience,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250417T225303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T225303Z
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SUMMARY:GFF Recovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Don David is not available on this day.\nDon David Wiley as a Conduit of the God of Fire\nDon David Wiley serves as a powerful conduit of the God of Fire. During his intense work\, when Tatewarí takes control of his being\, he is swept into a transcendent state—his body’s temperature soars\, and he enters a trance-like condition reminiscent of a deep\, ceremonial sleep. Meanwhile\, Grandfather Fire spends the night offering his wisdom—constantly ingesting sacred hot cocoa and smoking sacred tabaco. In this state\, although Don David remains unharmed\, his physical body endures a heavy strain. \nWhen the night finishes and attendees leave\, his dedicated Recovery Team\, comprised of handpicked ritual support individuals\, plays a vital role. As the divine presence recedes and Grandfather departs from the physical realm\, this committed group guides Don David back into his body. The morning after the Grandfather Fires\, Don David awakens feeling discombobulated and spaced\, requiring time to reconnect with his extremities and regain a sense of physical presence. A strong hands-on therapeutic session and a day of focused recovery are key to shaking off the residual ethereal numbness\, allowing him to reestablish strength\, clarity\, and focus. \nThough Don David often jokes about the challenges of navigating our physical form—humor that echoes Grandfather Fire’s own playful jibes at human bodies when using Don David’s body as a vessel to speak to us during an audience—the recovery process remains an essential part of his work. It ensures that the extraordinary service he offers—allowing others to listen to the wisdom shared by the God of Fire—stays balanced and true\, ultimately enhancing the profound healing he brings to those he serves.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-recovery-day-jul-27-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Recovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250728T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250404T175832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174044Z
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SUMMARY:In Service: Voluntary Mentorship & Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Calls\nAs part of his sacred service\, Don David Wiley dedicates monthly and bi-weekly mentoring and counseling sessions to those who lead organizations and endeavors sparked by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire and its many branches of spiritual work. Though his time is incredibly limited\, Don David selflessly volunteers these sessions to ensure that the flame of Grandfather’s guidance continues to illuminate the path for others.\nHis mentorship helps anchor offerings like Firekeeping in alignment with Grandfather Fire’s wisdom. This support ensures that the reach of this medicine continues to expand\, making it available to all who feel the call of Fire stirring within them. \nWorking closely with long-time community members such as Annie King—who has been instrumental in designing and implementing the Firekeeping training programs\, facilitations\, and retreats—Don David continues to weave together a living legacy of support\, connection\, and transformation. \nHe also offers regular mentoring to the Executive Director of Sacred Fire\, helping navigate the complex responsibilities of leading such a revolutionary endeavor. Through this guidance\, the sacred work of reigniting humanity’s relationship with the medicine of Fire is sustained and strengthened. \nAdditionally\, Don David offers volunteer mentorship to the Tsantawu Men’s Council\, which oversees the biannual rituals at Stone Mountain. These rituals are dedicated to cultivating relationship with the land\, ancestral beings\, and the seasonal rains—a vital act of reciprocity and spiritual stewardship. \nThough unseen by many\, these efforts are essential threads in the living fabric of spiritual reconnection that Don David helps sustain. His dedication is a reminder that true leadership is rooted in service\, and that sacred work continues quietly and powerfully behind the scenes\, fueled by love\, commitment\, and the wisdom of Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/vol-jul-28-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Traditions,Volunteer Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250404T175923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T180001Z
UID:8890-1753783200-1753804800@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Continuous Education Prep - Traditional Medicine Paths
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum design & planning\nBridging the vast and often forgotten ancestral wisdom of indigenous traditions with the Western modern world is a monumental task in itself. Yet Don David Wiley has taken on this sacred mission\, facing countless ongoing challenges to design and deliver programs that are not only tangible and replicable\, but that carry the weight and authenticity of true spiritual teachings.\nWhat makes this even more profound is the care with which Don David ensures that what is shared is exactly what needs to be shared—stripped of anything superfluous or misleading\, and offered with clear intention. He has had to navigate the assumptions and filters of contemporary\, educated minds\, which often believe they already understand how life works. In contrast\, Don David invites students to unlearn\, to return to a deeper way of knowing rooted in direct relationship with Divine\, nature\, and the sacred. \nMuch of this knowledge was originally passed down through oral tradition—shared from one generation to the next\, in sacred trust. Don David has found powerful ways to bring these teachings into the modern world without compromising their essence. Surfing between realms\, he draws what is needed from the intangible into the tangible—bridging spirit and form with clarity and purpose. \nAfter his intense training\, apprenticeship\, and initiations with living teachers in both the Nahua and Wixárika traditions\, Don David has now successfully trained the first generations of Western shamanic healers: Tepahtiani & Mara’akate. These pioneers have taken their place in the living web of healing and service. \nToday\, Don David is supported by a devoted team in both traditions—people who are helping him structure what can now be recognized as a curriculum of spiritual training. These teachings span different levels of commitment and engagement\, guiding those whose souls are being called back to the basics: to ancestral knowledge\, lived wisdom\, and real practices that can restore balance\, not only within individuals\, but across communities\, lands\, and generations. \nWe offer our deepest gratitude to Don David’s teaching assistants\, who provide him with invaluable support and help carry this great work forward. A heartfelt shout-out to each of you—for the unseen and sacred service you embody. \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/medpaths-jul-29-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nahua Shamanic Healing,Traditions,Tuki Fiesta,Weather Work Ceremonies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250402T032303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T033251Z
UID:8361-1754092800-1754179199@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Fire Speaks — Melbourne\, AUS
DESCRIPTION:This is a public\, open event offered by Sacred Fire.\nFire knows no pretense. It warms. It transforms. It connects.\nJoin us to hear what the fire has to say.\nFire Speaks is a ceremonial gathering where participants seek guidance from Grandfather Fire—known as Tatewari among Mexico’s Indigenous Huichol people—to receive ancient wisdom and spiritual insights around the transformative presence of a sacred fire. \nGrandfather Fire in this form has offered guidance\, teachings\, and sacred stories to people worldwide for over two decades\, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity\, compassion\, and courage. Through sacred storytelling and spiritual insight\, this gathering provides a transformative experience that cuts through personal illusion and reveals new possibilities and deeper wisdom that can be practically applied in one’s life. \nParticipants consistently describe the experience as profound\, enlightening\, and heart-opening. For those feeling stuck or seeking meaningful change\, this gathering offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth\, healing\, and personal transformation. \nGrandfather Fire’s teachings emerge as a beacon of timeless wisdom—cutting through doubt and confusion\, inviting participants to see beyond their current limitations and embrace a more expansive view. His penetrating perspective transcends momentary challenges\, offering a profound path to deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. \nGrandfather Fire has been a friend and teacher to humans for 800\,000 years. You are invited to come sit around a sacred fire and receive Grandfather Fire’s wisdom and counsel as He answers our questions. \nYou may experience: \n\nConnection and community\nClarity and direction\nIncreased compassion\nCutting through personal illusions to see a broader worldview\nHeart-opening\nPathways to personal transformation\nNew possibilities for navigating life’s challenges\nFind out more information about this phenomenon by reading this article.\n\nWhat people are saying after attending Fire Speaks: \n“For days after\, I kept having these intense visualizations of fire\, and I was able to really “feel” the spirit of fire\, as something beyond simple burning wood and instead a primeval creative essence. The whole experience seemed to have set a seed deep in my psyche.” ~ Luke \n“Grandfather fire has called me to live more in my heart\, to be open to so many possibilities\, and most importantly\, to always think how I can serve others. This ancient practice is both simple and profound.” ~ Warren \n  \nThis is a Sacred Fire Fire Speaks event.\nHosted by Elizabeth O’Leary & Mark Bradford.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fire-speaks-melbourne-aus/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire Speaks,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250403T035401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T225637Z
UID:8684-1754121600-1754207999@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:GFF Recovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Don David is not available on this day.\nDon David Wiley as a Conduit of the God of Fire\nDon David Wiley serves as a powerful conduit of the God of Fire. During his intense work\, when Tatewarí takes control of his being\, he is swept into a transcendent state—his body’s temperature soars\, and he enters a trance-like condition reminiscent of a deep\, ceremonial sleep. Meanwhile\, Grandfather Fire spends the night offering his wisdom—constantly ingesting sacred hot cocoa and smoking sacred tabaco. In this state\, although Don David remains unharmed\, his physical body endures a heavy strain. \nWhen the night finishes and attendees leave\, his dedicated Recovery Team\, comprised of handpicked ritual support individuals\, plays a vital role. As the divine presence recedes and Grandfather departs from the physical realm\, this committed group guides Don David back into his body. The morning after the Grandfather Fires\, Don David awakens feeling discombobulated and spaced\, requiring time to reconnect with his extremities and regain a sense of physical presence. A strong hands-on therapeutic session and a day of focused recovery are key to shaking off the residual ethereal numbness\, allowing him to reestablish strength\, clarity\, and focus. \nThough Don David often jokes about the challenges of navigating our physical form—humor that echoes Grandfather Fire’s own playful jibes at human bodies when using Don David’s body as a vessel to speak to us during an audience—the recovery process remains an essential part of his work. It ensures that the extraordinary service he offers—allowing others to listen to the wisdom shared by the God of Fire—stays balanced and true\, ultimately enhancing the profound healing he brings to those he serves.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-recovery-day-aug-3-2025/
LOCATION:Melbourne Hearth\, Highett\, Melbourne\, 3190\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Recovery Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250417T223554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T223735Z
UID:9074-1754208000-1754380799@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Firekeeper Retreat – Melbourne\, Australia 2025
DESCRIPTION:Transform Yourself. Transform Others. Transform the World.\nEach year\, Sacred Fire Firekeepers from around the world gather to reconnect\, renew their commitment\, and deepen their sacred path. In 2025\, for the first time\, the Firekeeper Retreat will be held Down Under in Melbourne. \nWe’re honored to announce that Don David Wiley\, sacred elder and founder of Sacred Fire\, will be flying to Australia\, to lead a 2-day Firekeeper Retreat exclusively for initiated Firekeepers. Hosted by Liz and Mark Bradford\, this retreat offers an extraordinary opportunity for the Southern Hemisphere Firekeeping community to gather in person\, sit around the sacred Fire\, and receive direct guidance and support from Don David. \nA Unique Gathering for Firekeepers Down Under\nBeing a Firekeeper is a path of dedication and sacred responsibility. This retreat will focus on deepening your relationship with Grandfather Fire\, refining your service\, and connecting heart-to-heart with fellow Firekeepers. \nRetreat highlights include: \n\nDialogue and teachings with Don David\nCommunity sharing and peer connection\nSpace for rest\, reflection\, and renewal\n\nThis is a rare and beautiful chance to gather as Firekeepers in the Southern Hemisphere\, on your own soil\, with your community—and to strengthen the roots of your service. \n\nAdditional Opportunities\nIn addition to the retreat\, Don David Wiley will also be offering two special public events while in Melbourne: \n🔥 An Audience with Grandfather Fire\nA chance for the wider community to sit before Grandfather Fire and receive ancient wisdom\, heartfelt guidance\, and often unexpected clarity. These gatherings are moving\, surprising\, and deeply transformative. \n🌿 Private Healing Sessions with Don David\nA rare opportunity to receive one-on-one healing from Don David\, whose traditional training and spiritual guidance have helped people around the world. Availability is very limited. \n\nCome Home to the Fire\nThe Firekeeper Retreat is a time to remember why you were called to this sacred work. Join us in Melbourne for two powerful days of reconnection\, ceremony\, and renewal—with Grandfather Fire\, your fellow Firekeepers\, and your own heart. \nThe Fire burns bright. The path continues. \n\nQuestions & Registration\nTo register or request details about the retreat and the Audience with Grandfather Fire please contact: \n\nSacred Fire – info@sacredfire.org\n\nFor more information about the healing sessions with Don David  contact his office: \n\nKeepstheFire Consultorio – consultorio@keepsthefire.org
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fk-retreat-mel-aus-2025/
LOCATION:Melbourne Hearth\, Highett\, Melbourne\, 3190\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250806T020000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250403T221247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T221248Z
UID:8835-1754413200-1754445600@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Healing Day in Highlett Melbourne\, Australia
DESCRIPTION:An In-Person Healing Day with Don David Wiley offers a profound opportunity for individuals to engage in deep\, transformative healing rooted in ancient indigenous traditions. As an initiated healer in both the Nahua and Wixárika (Huichol) traditions of Mexico\, Don David brings a wealth of ancestral wisdom to address the complexities of modern life.\n\nDuring these sessions\, participants receive personalized attention tailored to their unique healing needs. Don David employs traditional shamanic practices to help individuals confront and release long-standing issues\, facilitating a reconnection with their inner selves and the natural world. This process often leads to significant shifts across physical\, emotional\, mental\, and spiritual domains.\n\nThe healing environment is further enriched by the presence of sacred elements such as Fire and the natural surroundings\, which are integral to the Wixárika healing tradition. These elements serve to support and amplify the healing process\, fostering a sense of balance and harmony.\n\nParticipants often report profound transformations\, including a renewed sense of purpose\, alleviation of emotional burdens\, and enhanced spiritual awareness. Engaging in a Healing Day with Don David Wiley provides not just temporary relief but also equips individuals with insights and practices for sustained well-being.\n\nContact Consultorio to schedule an appointment.\n\n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/px-day-aus-aug-6-2025/
LOCATION:Melbourne Hearth\, Highett\, Melbourne\, 3190\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Healing Work,In-Person Healing Sessions,Wixárika Shamanic Healing,Wixárika Tradition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250404T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174038Z
UID:8902-1754906400-1754935200@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:In Service: Voluntary Mentorship & Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Calls\nAs part of his sacred service\, Don David Wiley dedicates monthly and bi-weekly mentoring and counseling sessions to those who lead organizations and endeavors sparked by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire and its many branches of spiritual work. Though his time is incredibly limited\, Don David selflessly volunteers these sessions to ensure that the flame of Grandfather’s guidance continues to illuminate the path for others.\nHis mentorship helps anchor offerings like Firekeeping in alignment with Grandfather Fire’s wisdom. This support ensures that the reach of this medicine continues to expand\, making it available to all who feel the call of Fire stirring within them. \nWorking closely with long-time community members such as Annie King—who has been instrumental in designing and implementing the Firekeeping training programs\, facilitations\, and retreats—Don David continues to weave together a living legacy of support\, connection\, and transformation. \nHe also offers regular mentoring to the Executive Director of Sacred Fire\, helping navigate the complex responsibilities of leading such a revolutionary endeavor. Through this guidance\, the sacred work of reigniting humanity’s relationship with the medicine of Fire is sustained and strengthened. \nAdditionally\, Don David offers volunteer mentorship to the Tsantawu Men’s Council\, which oversees the biannual rituals at Stone Mountain. These rituals are dedicated to cultivating relationship with the land\, ancestral beings\, and the seasonal rains—a vital act of reciprocity and spiritual stewardship. \nThough unseen by many\, these efforts are essential threads in the living fabric of spiritual reconnection that Don David helps sustain. His dedication is a reminder that true leadership is rooted in service\, and that sacred work continues quietly and powerfully behind the scenes\, fueled by love\, commitment\, and the wisdom of Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/vol-aug-11-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Traditions,Volunteer Work
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250417T231448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T231510Z
UID:9087-1755075600-1755280800@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Family Time
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Balance:\nA Life in Right Relationship\nIn a world that often glorifies constant productivity\, Don David Wiley stands as a living testament to a different way of being—one rooted in the wisdom of tradition\, the cycles of nature\, and devotion to Divine. As a ceremonial leader and guide\, his life is shaped by deep spiritual commitment. Yet\, he also embodies the crucial teaching that true service must include balance. \nMaking time for family\, rest\, and personal renewal is not separate from the sacred—it is part of it. This is an essential expression of LifeWays\, a way of living that honors all aspects of existence in their rightful place. \nDuring this time\, Don David will be unavailable\, as he turns inward to nourish his relationships and well-being—tending the fire at home as he does for the world. \n  \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/family-time/
LOCATION:GA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250402T015948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T033447Z
UID:8330-1755302400-1755388799@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Fire Speaks — Olympia\, WA. USA
DESCRIPTION:This is a public\, open event offered by Sacred Fire.\nFire knows no pretense. It warms. It transforms. It connects.\nJoin us to hear what the fire has to say.\nFire Speaks is a ceremonial gathering where participants seek guidance from Grandfather Fire—known as Tatewari among Mexico’s Indigenous Huichol people—to receive ancient wisdom and spiritual insights around the transformative presence of a sacred fire. \nGrandfather Fire in this form has offered guidance\, teachings\, and sacred stories to people worldwide for over two decades\, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity\, compassion\, and courage. Through sacred storytelling and spiritual insight\, this gathering provides a transformative experience that cuts through personal illusion and reveals new possibilities and deeper wisdom that can be practically applied in one’s life. \nParticipants consistently describe the experience as profound\, enlightening\, and heart-opening. For those feeling stuck or seeking meaningful change\, this gathering offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth\, healing\, and personal transformation. \nGrandfather Fire’s teachings emerge as a beacon of timeless wisdom—cutting through doubt and confusion\, inviting participants to see beyond their current limitations and embrace a more expansive view. His penetrating perspective transcends momentary challenges\, offering a profound path to deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. \nGrandfather Fire has been a friend and teacher to humans for 800\,000 years. You are invited to come sit around a sacred fire and receive Grandfather Fire’s wisdom and counsel as He answers our questions. \nYou may experience: \n\nConnection and community\nClarity and direction\nIncreased compassion\nCutting through personal illusions to see a broader worldview\nHeart-opening\nPathways to personal transformation\nNew possibilities for navigating life’s challenges\nFind out more information about this phenomenon by reading this article.\n\nWhat people are saying after attending Fire Speaks: \n“For days after\, I kept having these intense visualizations of fire\, and I was able to really “feel” the spirit of fire\, as something beyond simple burning wood and instead a primeval creative essence. The whole experience seemed to have set a seed deep in my psyche.”~Luke \n“Grandfather fire has called me to live more in my heart\, to be open to so many possibilities\, and most importantly\, to always think how I can serve others. This ancient practice is both simple and profound.”~Warren \n  \nThis is a Sacred Fire Fire Speaks event.\nHosted at the Olympia Hearth by Sharon & Peter Brown.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fire-speaks-olympia/
LOCATION:Olympia Hearth\, 3010 12th Ave. NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire Speaks,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250403T035512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T225527Z
UID:8687-1755392400-1755478799@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:GFF Recovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Don David is not available on this day.\nDon David Wiley as a Conduit of the God of Fire\nDon David Wiley serves as a powerful conduit of the God of Fire. During his intense work\, when Tatewarí takes control of his being\, he is swept into a transcendent state—his body’s temperature soars\, and he enters a trance-like condition reminiscent of a deep\, ceremonial sleep. Meanwhile\, Grandfather Fire spends the night offering his wisdom—constantly ingesting sacred hot cocoa and smoking sacred tabaco. In this state\, although Don David remains unharmed\, his physical body endures a heavy strain. \nWhen the night finishes and attendees leave\, his dedicated Recovery Team\, comprised of handpicked ritual support individuals\, plays a vital role. As the divine presence recedes and Grandfather departs from the physical realm\, this committed group guides Don David back into his body. The morning after the Grandfather Fires\, Don David awakens feeling discombobulated and spaced\, requiring time to reconnect with his extremities and regain a sense of physical presence. A strong hands-on therapeutic session and a day of focused recovery are key to shaking off the residual ethereal numbness\, allowing him to reestablish strength\, clarity\, and focus. \nThough Don David often jokes about the challenges of navigating our physical form—humor that echoes Grandfather Fire’s own playful jibes at human bodies when using Don David’s body as a vessel to speak to us during an audience—the recovery process remains an essential part of his work. It ensures that the extraordinary service he offers—allowing others to listen to the wisdom shared by the God of Fire—stays balanced and true\, ultimately enhancing the profound healing he brings to those he serves.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-recovery-day-aug-17-2025/
LOCATION:Olympia Hearth\, 3010 12th Ave. NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Recovery Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250404T001645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T001645Z
UID:8841-1755511200-1755543600@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Healing Day in Olympia\, Washington. USA
DESCRIPTION:An In-Person Healing Day with Don David Wiley offers a profound opportunity for individuals to engage in deep\, transformative healing rooted in ancient indigenous traditions. As an initiated healer in both the Nahua and Wixárika (Huichol) traditions of Mexico\, Don David brings a wealth of ancestral wisdom to address the complexities of modern life. During these sessions\, participants receive personalized attention tailored to their unique healing needs. \nDon David employs traditional shamanic practices to help individuals confront and release long-standing issues\, facilitating a reconnection with their inner selves and the natural world. This process often leads to significant shifts across physical\, emotional\, mental\, and spiritual domains. \nThe healing environment is further enriched by the presence of sacred elements such as Fire and the natural surroundings\, which are integral to the Wixárika healing tradition. These elements serve to support and amplify the healing process\, fostering a sense of balance and harmony. Participants often report profound transformations\, including a renewed sense of purpose\, alleviation of emotional burdens\, and enhanced spiritual awareness. \nEngaging in a Healing Day with Don David Wiley provides not just temporary relief but also equips individuals with insights and practices for sustained well-being. \nContact Consultorio to schedule an appointment.  
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/px-day-aug-18-2025/
LOCATION:Olympia Hearth\, 3010 12th Ave. NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healing Work,In-Person Healing Sessions,Wixárika Shamanic Healing,Wixárika Tradition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250402T030143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T045056Z
UID:8350-1755907200-1755993599@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Fire Speaks — New Hampshire\, NH. USA
DESCRIPTION:This is a public\, open event offered by Sacred Fire.\nFire knows no pretense. It warms. It transforms. It connects.\nJoin us to hear what the fire has to say.\nFire Speaks is a ceremonial gathering where participants seek guidance from Grandfather Fire—known as Tatewarí among Mexico’s Indigenous Huichol people—to receive ancient wisdom and spiritual insights around the transformative presence of a sacred fire. \nGrandfather Fire in this form has offered guidance\, teachings\, and sacred stories to people worldwide for over two decades\, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity\, compassion\, and courage. Through sacred storytelling and spiritual insight\, this gathering provides a transformative experience that cuts through personal illusion and reveals new possibilities and deeper wisdom that can be practically applied in one’s life. \nParticipants consistently describe the experience as profound\, enlightening\, and heart-opening. For those feeling stuck or seeking meaningful change\, this gathering offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth\, healing\, and personal transformation. \nGrandfather Fire’s teachings emerge as a beacon of timeless wisdom—cutting through doubt and confusion\, inviting participants to see beyond their current limitations and embrace a more expansive view. His penetrating perspective transcends momentary challenges\, offering a profound path to deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. \nGrandfather Fire has been a friend and teacher to humans for 800\,000 years. You are invited to come sit around a sacred fire and receive Grandfather Fire’s wisdom and counsel as He answers our questions. \nYou may experience: \n\nConnection and community\nClarity and direction\nIncreased compassion\nCutting through personal illusions to see a broader worldview\nHeart-opening\nPathways to personal transformation\nNew possibilities for navigating life’s challenges\nFind out more information about this phenomenon by reading this article.\n\nWhat people are saying after attending Fire Speaks: \n“For days after\, I kept having these intense visualizations of fire\, and I was able to really “feel” the spirit of fire\, as something beyond simple burning wood and instead a primeval creative essence. The whole experience seemed to have set a seed deep in my psyche.”~Luke \n“Grandfather fire has called me to live more in my heart\, to be open to so many possibilities\, and most importantly\, to always think how I can serve others. This ancient practice is both simple and profound.”~Warren \n  \nThis is a Sacred Fire Fire Speaks event.\nHosted by Chris Griffin.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fs-new-hampshire/
LOCATION:New Hampshire Hearth\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire Speaks,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250403T035606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T225510Z
UID:8689-1755986400-1756072799@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:GFF Recovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Don David is not available on this day.\nDon David Wiley as a Conduit of the God of Fire\nDon David Wiley serves as a powerful conduit of the God of Fire. During his intense work\, when Tatewarí takes control of his being\, he is swept into a transcendent state—his body’s temperature soars\, and he enters a trance-like condition reminiscent of a deep\, ceremonial sleep. Meanwhile\, Grandfather Fire spends the night offering his wisdom—constantly ingesting sacred hot cocoa and smoking sacred tabaco. In this state\, although Don David remains unharmed\, his physical body endures a heavy strain. \nWhen the night finishes and attendees leave\, his dedicated Recovery Team\, comprised of handpicked ritual support individuals\, plays a vital role. As the divine presence recedes and Grandfather departs from the physical realm\, this committed group guides Don David back into his body. The morning after the Grandfather Fires\, Don David awakens feeling discombobulated and spaced\, requiring time to reconnect with his extremities and regain a sense of physical presence. A strong hands-on therapeutic session and a day of focused recovery are key to shaking off the residual ethereal numbness\, allowing him to reestablish strength\, clarity\, and focus. \nThough Don David often jokes about the challenges of navigating our physical form—humor that echoes Grandfather Fire’s own playful jibes at human bodies when using Don David’s body as a vessel to speak to us during an audience—the recovery process remains an essential part of his work. It ensures that the extraordinary service he offers—allowing others to listen to the wisdom shared by the God of Fire—stays balanced and true\, ultimately enhancing the profound healing he brings to those he serves.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-recovery-day-aug-24-2025/
LOCATION:New Hampshire Hearth\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Recovery Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250404T001932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T001932Z
UID:8850-1756116000-1756148400@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Healing Day in New England\, New Hampshire. USA
DESCRIPTION:An In-Person Healing Day with Don David Wiley offers a profound opportunity for individuals to engage in deep\, transformative healing rooted in ancient indigenous traditions. As an initiated healer in both the Nahua and Wixárika (Huichol) traditions of Mexico\, Don David brings a wealth of ancestral wisdom to address the complexities of modern life. During these sessions\, participants receive personalized attention tailored to their unique healing needs. \nDon David employs traditional shamanic practices to help individuals confront and release long-standing issues\, facilitating a reconnection with their inner selves and the natural world. This process often leads to significant shifts across physical\, emotional\, mental\, and spiritual domains. \nThe healing environment is further enriched by the presence of sacred elements such as Fire and the natural surroundings\, which are integral to the Wixárika healing tradition. These elements serve to support and amplify the healing process\, fostering a sense of balance and harmony. Participants often report profound transformations\, including a renewed sense of purpose\, alleviation of emotional burdens\, and enhanced spiritual awareness. \nEngaging in a Healing Day with Don David Wiley provides not just temporary relief but also equips individuals with insights and practices for sustained well-being. \nContact Consultorio to schedule an appointment.  
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/px-day-aug-25-2025/
LOCATION:New Hampshire Hearth\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healing Work,In-Person Healing Sessions,Wixárika Shamanic Healing,Wixárika Tradition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828
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SUMMARY:Online Counseling Sessions Day
DESCRIPTION:Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lives\nOne of the greatest challenges Don David Wiley faced as a shaman in the Western world was bridging the profound wisdom of indigenous traditions with the realities of contemporary life. Shamanic healing is often misunderstood—its depth\, its simplicity\, and its transformative power. \nThrough decades of apprenticeship and practice\, Don David has mastered the art of healing\, weaving together the teachings of his mentors with living indigenous traditions. His work has touched lives across the globe\, offering clarity\, restoration\, and deep spiritual connection. \nYet one key insight has shaped how he serves Western seekers: We love to talk. We worry that if we don’t explain ourselves perfectly\, we won’t be understood. That’s why—whether you’ve had an in-person healing session or are simply called to explore shamanic wisdom—Don David now offers online consultations via Zoom. \nThese sessions provide guidance\, follow-up support\, or a deeper look into the spiritual forces at work or dormant in your life. No matter where you are in the world—or where Don David’s journey takes him—you can connect from the comfort of your home or office. \nAll you need is: \n✔ A computer or smartphone\n✔ A stable internet connection\n✔ A quiet\, private space\n✔ An appointment \nStep beyond the limits of distance and let ancient wisdom meet you exactly where you are. \n“True transformation doesn’t require proximity—only presence\, intention\, and an open heart.” —Don David Wiley \nBook your appointment.\nContact Consultorio
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/oc-aug-27-2025/
LOCATION:https://keepsthefire.org/event/oc-aug-27-2025/
CATEGORIES:Healing Work,Online Counseling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250828T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
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SUMMARY:Postgrad Online Class Y2 S7
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed program\, available only to initiated Tepahtiani practitioners.\nTo become a Tepahtiani\, one must first be initiated as a Granicero.\nNow in its second year\, this ongoing online program offers Tepahtiani graduates a monthly space to ask questions\, deepen their practice\, and remain spiritually connected with Don David. \nIt is also a sacred opportunity for Don David to pass on the wisdom entrusted to him by Don Lucio Campos Elizalde\, as well as to share the guidance he receives from Tatewarí when he is in the workshop and Grandfather Fire speaks. \n  \n  \n\nIf you feel genuinely called to Weather Work\, please reach out to Alison Gayek\, Chief of the Graniceros:\n📧 workingforweather@keepsthefire.org \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/postgrad-online-class-y2-s7/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuous Learning,Nahua Shamanic Healing,Nahua Tradition,Tepahtiani Classes,Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250901T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
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SUMMARY:In Service: Voluntary Mentorship & Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Calls\nAs part of his sacred service\, Don David Wiley dedicates monthly and bi-weekly mentoring and counseling sessions to those who lead organizations and endeavors sparked by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire and its many branches of spiritual work. Though his time is incredibly limited\, Don David selflessly volunteers these sessions to ensure that the flame of Grandfather’s guidance continues to illuminate the path for others.\nHis mentorship helps anchor offerings like Firekeeping in alignment with Grandfather Fire’s wisdom. This support ensures that the reach of this medicine continues to expand\, making it available to all who feel the call of Fire stirring within them. \nWorking closely with long-time community members such as Annie King—who has been instrumental in designing and implementing the Firekeeping training programs\, facilitations\, and retreats—Don David continues to weave together a living legacy of support\, connection\, and transformation. \nHe also offers regular mentoring to the Executive Director of Sacred Fire\, helping navigate the complex responsibilities of leading such a revolutionary endeavor. Through this guidance\, the sacred work of reigniting humanity’s relationship with the medicine of Fire is sustained and strengthened. \nAdditionally\, Don David offers volunteer mentorship to the Tsantawu Men’s Council\, which oversees the biannual rituals at Stone Mountain. These rituals are dedicated to cultivating relationship with the land\, ancestral beings\, and the seasonal rains—a vital act of reciprocity and spiritual stewardship. \nThough unseen by many\, these efforts are essential threads in the living fabric of spiritual reconnection that Don David helps sustain. His dedication is a reminder that true leadership is rooted in service\, and that sacred work continues quietly and powerfully behind the scenes\, fueled by love\, commitment\, and the wisdom of Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/vol-sep-1-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Traditions,Volunteer Work
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T154052
CREATED:20250404T181400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T175951Z
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SUMMARY:Continuous Education Prep - Traditional Medicine Paths
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum design & planning\nBridging the vast and often forgotten ancestral wisdom of indigenous traditions with the Western modern world is a monumental task in itself. Yet Don David Wiley has taken on this sacred mission\, facing countless ongoing challenges to design and deliver programs that are not only tangible and replicable\, but that carry the weight and authenticity of true spiritual teachings.\nWhat makes this even more profound is the care with which Don David ensures that what is shared is exactly what needs to be shared—stripped of anything superfluous or misleading\, and offered with clear intention. He has had to navigate the assumptions and filters of contemporary\, educated minds\, which often believe they already understand how life works. In contrast\, Don David invites students to unlearn\, to return to a deeper way of knowing rooted in direct relationship with Divine\, nature\, and the sacred. \nMuch of this knowledge was originally passed down through oral tradition—shared from one generation to the next\, in sacred trust. Don David has found powerful ways to bring these teachings into the modern world without compromising their essence. Surfing between realms\, he draws what is needed from the intangible into the tangible—bridging spirit and form with clarity and purpose. \nAfter his intense training\, apprenticeship\, and initiations with living teachers in both the Nahua and Wixárika traditions\, Don David has now successfully trained the first generations of Western shamanic healers: Tepahtiani & Mara’akate. These pioneers have taken their place in the living web of healing and service. \nToday\, Don David is supported by a devoted team in both traditions—people who are helping him structure what can now be recognized as a curriculum of spiritual training. These teachings span different levels of commitment and engagement\, guiding those whose souls are being called back to the basics: to ancestral knowledge\, lived wisdom\, and real practices that can restore balance\, not only within individuals\, but across communities\, lands\, and generations. \nWe offer our deepest gratitude to Don David’s teaching assistants\, who provide him with invaluable support and help carry this great work forward. A heartfelt shout-out to each of you—for the unseen and sacred service you embody. \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/vol-sep-2-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nahua Shamanic Healing,Traditions,Tuki Fiesta,Weather Work Ceremonies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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