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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;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250711T110000
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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:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250417T222539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T223759Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250703
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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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;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250630T140000
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SUMMARY:Postgrad Online Class Y2 S5
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  \n  \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/postgrad-online-class-y2-s3/
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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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-7-2025/
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:20250618T080000
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CREATED:20250410T231955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T231955Z
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SUMMARY:Young Men´s Initiation - Placeholder
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URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/young-mens-initiation-placeholder/
LOCATION:Morelos
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619
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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-jun-18-2025/
LOCATION:https://keepsthefire.org/event/oc-jun-18-2025/
CATEGORIES:Healing Work,Online Counseling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250617T160000
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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/medpaths-jun-17-2025/
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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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-jun-16-2025/
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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CREATED:20250403T204159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T173420Z
UID:8761-1749484800-1749492000@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Postgrad Online Class Y2 S4
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-s4/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250604
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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-jun-4-2025/
LOCATION:https://keepsthefire.org/event/oc-jun-4-2025/
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:20250603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250404T175307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T180023Z
UID:8876-1748944800-1748966400@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/medpath-jun-3-2025/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250404T175348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174719Z
UID:8878-1748858400-1748887200@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-jun-2-2025/
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:20250530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250530T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250403T204359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T173155Z
UID:8756-1748620800-1748628000@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Postgrad Online Class Y2 S3
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-s3-2/
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:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250410T205805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T210313Z
UID:9052-1748520000-1748527200@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Firekeeping Call
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed specialized offering.\nHosted by Sacred Fire: Firekeeping.\nDon David Wiley: Guardian of the Ancient Flame\nA Life of Devotion to the Sacred Path of Firekeeping\nDon David Wiley was the very first person trained by Grandfather Fire to become a Firekeeper. Since that profound beginning\, he has played a central and irreplaceable role in rekindling the ancient practice of Firekeeping in the modern world. Guided directly by Grandfather Fire\, Don David has walked this sacred path with humility and unwavering dedication\, serving as the primary spiritual guide for those being called to answer Fire’s invitation. \nThrough decades of commitment\, Don David has helped shape the emergence of a living Firekeeping tradition that now spans multiple continents. His personal journey—marked by countless ceremonies\, initiations\, and spiritual challenges—has become the foundation upon which others are able to walk. He has trained\, initiated\, and mentored Firekeepers throughout the world\, offering spiritual support and guidance as they deepen their relationship with Fire and step into service within their own communities. \nThis entry honors the private time Don David sets aside to connect directly with Firekeepers—offering counsel\, wisdom\, and spiritual direction to help them navigate the challenges of this sacred responsibility. In an era where meaning is easily lost and connection is fleeting\, Firekeepers are asked to hold space for others in a way that is spiritually grounded\, emotionally aware\, and in communion with the sacred. Don David’s guidance is a vital source of strength and clarity for these individuals\, many of whom are serving their communities through monthly consecrated fire gatherings. \nFirekeeping is not simply a role; it is a lifelong path of service and transformation. Those called to it are entrusted with an ancient responsibility: to tend the sacred Fire that reminds us who we truly are\, and to keep alive a lineage of spiritual connection that has served humanity since time immemorial. \nThrough his ongoing mentorship\, Don David fulfills what Grandfather Fire asked of him: to help restore balance\, meaning\, and relationship to a decaying and disoriented modern society—not through doctrine\, but through direct experience\, sacred relationship\, and the heart-opening presence of consecrated Fire. \nTo learn more about the path of Firekeeping or to explore whether you are being called\, please contact Sacred Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/firekeeping-call/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250527T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250403T215551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T215551Z
UID:8833-1748329200-1748361600@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Healing Day in Weaverville\, North Carolina. 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. \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. \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. \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. \nContact Consultorio to schedule an appointment. \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/px-day-avl-1-2025/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, 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;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250526T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250403T215307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T215357Z
UID:8616-1748242800-1748275200@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Healing Day in Weaverville\, North Carolina. 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. \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. \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. \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. \nContact Consultorio to schedule an appointment. \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/px-day-avl-2-2025/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, 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:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250403T034657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T225719Z
UID:8637-1748124000-1748210399@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-may-25-2025/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Recovery Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250327T225650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T034518Z
UID:8249-1748044800-1748131199@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Fire Speaks — Asheville\, NC. 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 Asheville Hearth by Lisa Lichtig & Patrick Hanaway.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fire-speaks-asheville/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire Speaks,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250410T202636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T210007Z
UID:9049-1747692000-1748037599@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Mara'akate Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed\, specialized program and is not open to the public.\nThis program is hosted by Grupo Tatewarí.\nWixárika Mara’akate Training Gathering\nThis is a sacred gathering for those who have received and confirmed a spiritual calling to walk the path of the Mara’akame—the traditional shamanic healer of the Wixárika (Huichol) people of Mexico. Participation is not open to the public and requires strict spiritual commitment\, preparation\, and ongoing training. \nTo become a Mara’akame\, one must go through years of apprenticeship\, pilgrimages to sacred sites\, and eventually receive direct initiation by Grandfather Fire Himself. This path is not chosen lightly—it is received\, confirmed\, and answered with humility\, endurance\, and devotion. \nDon David Wiley\, as the traditional conduit for the God of Fire\, was entrusted with a profound responsibility: to make this ancestral path accessible to those in the Western world who are genuinely called. Through decades of pilgrimage\, apprenticeship\, and instruction from revered Wixárika elders such as Don Lupe Ríos Gonzáles and Don Efrén González\, Don David has been guided to support those called to this path\, in service to a world that has lost its connection to the Sacred. \nSeveral times each year\, initiated and apprentice mara’akate from Grupo Tatewarí gather with Don David around the Fire for continued training\, spiritual renewal\, and communal counsel. These gatherings are an essential part of the formation and deepening of each mara’akame’s path. \nThe role of a Mara’akame carries immense responsibility: \n\nTo offer traditional healing and guidance\nTo lead ceremonies and rituals for transformation and reconnection\nTo help others alleviate suffering and restore balance in their lives\nTo protect and carry ancient spiritual knowledge\nTo divine\, lead\, and serve their communities with integrity\n\n \nThis is not a program for the curious or casually interested. It is a path of spiritual service that demands courage\, sacrifice\, and a deep relationship with Divine. \nIf you believe you are being called\, the first step is to seek confirmation through the proper channels. Only then can the journey begin. \nThis path is alive. It reshapes those who walk it. And it is only for those who are truly called.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/maraakate-training/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sacred Sites,Specialized Pilgrimage,Traditions,Wixárika Shamanic Healing,Wixárika Tradition,Wixárika Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250410T194902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T194902Z
UID:9047-1747605600-1747691999@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Kawiterutsirri In- Person Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed\, specialized event\, hosted by Grupo Tatewari Council of Elders\, known as the Kawiterutsirri.\nThe Kawiterutsirri are the esteemed council of elders of Grupo Tatewari\, a collective of devoted Westerners walking the sacred path of traditional medicine within the timeless Wixárika lineage. In every Wixárika community\, Kawiterutsirri is the name given to the Council of Elders—those who embody wisdom\, experience\, and spiritual authority. In Grupo Tatewari\, this name has been given in recognition of the responsibility and sacred trust these elders carry as they guide the path forward. \nEach member of the Kawiterutsirri has undergone years of disciplined training\, pilgrimages\, and initiations under the direct instruction of Grandfather Fire\, the first and original shaman. It is Grandfather who called them to this path\, led them to the ancestral lands of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico\, and who continues to guide their steps\, decisions\, and prayers. \nAs initiated mara’akate—traditional healers\, counselors\, and ritual leaders—they are recognized by the Wixárika Kawiterutsirri in the Sierra and have been entrusted with the sacred duty of helping modern people find healing\, purpose\, and reconnection through this living tradition. \nThe Kawiterutsirri serve not just as spiritual leaders but as guardians of sacred values—honor\, respect\, responsibility\, and right relationship. Everything they do arises from these principles\, rooted in a commitment to walk with humility\, integrity\, and deep listening to the land\, the ancestors\, the spirits\, and to each other. \nThough they live in different regions across North and Central America\, the Kawiterutsirri remain closely connected\, gathering regularly via Zoom and meeting in person before or after pilgrimages\, ceremonies\, or trainings. These councils allow them to align their work and discern Grandfather Fire’s will for the ongoing unfolding of this sacred path. \nAs bridges between worlds—ancient and contemporary\, seen and unseen—the Kawiterutsirri of Grupo Tatewari carry the fire forward\, so it may continue to illuminate lives\, heal hearts\, and inspire new generations to walk in beauty\, balance\, and reverence.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/kawi-may-19-2025/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Council of Elders,Kawiterutsirri,Traditions,Wixárika Tradition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250404T014020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T014157Z
UID:8857-1747432800-1747519199@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Wedding Prep
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/wedding-prep-may-16-2025/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:LifeWays Ritual,Traditions,Wixárika Tradition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250404T012749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T012749Z
UID:8854-1747432800-1747519199@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Wedding
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/wedding-may-17-2025/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:LifeWays Ritual,Traditions,Wixárika Tradition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250404T175059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T180033Z
UID:8874-1747130400-1747152000@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/medpath-may-13-2025/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T200132
CREATED:20250404T175005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174729Z
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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-may-12-2025/
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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SUMMARY:CLINICAL: In-Person Nauha Healing Day in Tepoztlán\, Morelos. México.
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed program.\nThe program is hosted by Don David Wiley and supported by his office.\nTepahtiani Clinical Healing In-Person Session\nDon David Wiley offers Traditional Nahua Healing sessions as part of the training program for his Tepahtiani apprentices\, or Nahua Traditional Healers. \nThe Nahua Weather Working path has a rich healing practice\, and many have experienced the profound blessings of this work. Tepahtiani apprentices are initiated Weather Workers\, also called Graniceros or Quiatlizques\, who have taken on the additional work of learning the ancient healing practices associated with the Nahua tradition. \nDuring a Tepahtiani Clinical Healing session\, Don David Wiley performs healing work while approximately 8 of his apprentices observe and learn. These sessions are held under strict confidentiality. \nGiven that these sessions take place during a training day and in an educational environment\, the fee for these clinical healing sessions is significantly reduced. \nThis is a closed program. The program is hosted by Don David Wiley and supported by his office. Due to the nature of the training\, there is a brief application process for these appointments. Students require diversity in the different aspects of the medicine\, so requests are added to a list\, and once approved\, recipients will receive a confirmation email. \nSessions are 45 minutes long.\nThere are six appointments available\, starting at 9 AM. \nIf you would like more information\, please contact Don David Wiley’s Consultorio. \nFeel free to recommend this offering to those who may benefit from or be interested in shamanic traditional healing.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/clinical-may-11-2025/
LOCATION:Casa Xiuhtecuhtli\, La Presa 200\, Tepoztlan\, Morelos\, 62520\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Clinical,Healing Work,In-Person Healing Sessions,Nahua Shamanic Healing,Nahua Tradition,Tepahtiani Classes,Traditions,Wixárika Shamanic Healing,Wixárika Tradition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250511T200000
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SUMMARY:Tepahtiani Training
DESCRIPTION:Tatewarí chose David Wiley to become a shaman\, guiding him to rescue the lost ancestral shamanic wisdom of indigenous medicine paths. Tatewarí recognized David’s determination\, values\, and skill set—allowing him to effectively bridge cultural and linguistic barriers so that Westerners could experience the rigorous and transformative learning process of this apprenticeship. This path requires a deep\, active relationship with Divine and the natural world—where what may seem like magic to the Western mind becomes an everyday reality. \n \nGraniceros who commit to taking the next step in their spiritual calling must awaken their already heightened senses\, preparing to grasp the profound ways in which life itself unfolds across all levels and aspects. \nDon David Wiley was trained as a Tepahtiani by Don Lucio Campos Elizalde. For years\, Don Lucio searched for someone to pass on his staff\, but he found no suitable apprentices—typically Mexicans—who were truly willing to show up\, no matter what. Don David\, however\, did. His training was reminiscent of a Karate Kid-like apprenticeship\, involving pilgrimages to sacred Nahua sites and a full commitment to his Divine calling. He was fortunate to walk alongside Don Lucio along the ancient dirt roads used by the people to reach these sacred places. \nDon Lucio rarely used vehicles\, as such machines had no place in his understanding of life and his relationship with nature. \nNow\, as Don Lucio prophesied\, individuals from the four corners of the earth are feeling called to reconnect with this lost ancient shamanic path. Those touched by Tlaloc\, the God of Rain\, have little choice in the matter—it is their path to discover whether they\, too\, are meant to become healers and serve others in a deeper\, more engaged way. \nTepahtiani apprentices in Chalma\, Mexico State. México. \nThe first generation of graduated Tepahtiani are now establishing their healing practices\, while Don David continues to work tirelessly to structure a formal teaching program—one that has never been taught in this way before. Traditionally\, Nahua shamanic wisdom was passed down orally from generation to generation\, with occasional cases where Divine directly blessed and instructed an apprentice to accelerate their process—such as Don Lucio’s three-year coma\, during which he was taught by the gods themselves. \nTrainings typically involve a Temazcalli (traditional sweat lodge)\, in-depth classes\, and a clinical healing day. These components provide a complete immersion into the ancient healing techniques\, allowing apprentices to experience the teachings not only through study but also through direct practice and personal transformation. \nIn-person classes are offered in the Mayoría at Casa Xiuhtecuhtli.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/tt-may-2025/
LOCATION:Casa Xiuhtecuhtli\, La Presa 200\, Tepoztlan\, Morelos\, 62520\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Healing Work,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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
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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-may-4-2025/
LOCATION:Casa Xiuhtecuhtli\, La Presa 200\, Tepoztlan\, Morelos\, 62520\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Recovery Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weather Workers":MAILTO:workingforweather@keepsthefire.org
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