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SUMMARY:Tsantawu Ritual
DESCRIPTION:A specialized\, closed program offered by the Tsantawu Council.\nSACRED STONE MOUNTAIN SPRING or FALL CEREMONIES\nCeremony connects us to the rhythms of the world and the power of the seasons. This sacred rite helps restore balance with the great forces of weather in the Stone Mountain region. It was given so that we may express respect\, gratitude\, and humility in the way our ancestors did—so that we may make a difference for the animals\, the plants\, and our human brothers and sisters in these precarious times. \nThe Weather Ceremony is both beautiful and profound. Serving on the support team for this ceremony is a deeply moving experience—one of giving and receiving\, purposeful in a way that transcends the self. \nIn times of great challenge\, the elders emphasize the vital importance of continuing these ceremonies for the well-being of our planet and our people. This work requires courage and sacrifice. This is one of those times. \nSometimes\, a Mountain is More Than a Mountain\n \nLong ago\, when drought gripped the land and the rivers ran dry\, a prophecy stirred to life. The spirits of the weather had turned away\, reflecting the growing imbalance between humans and the earth. Seeking guidance\, Sherry Boatright (Don David Wiley’s wife) journeyed to the Nahua highlands of Mexico\, where Don Lucio\, an elder weather worker\, saw beyond time and space. His vision led her to a sacred mountain—one that could speak to the weather spirits and restore the relationship between land and sky. \nUnable to leave his homeland\, Don Lucio entrusted this mission to Don David Wiley\, a conduit of Fire\, a weather worker\, a keeper of ancestral wisdom. Guided by the old ways\, he and Sherry ascended Stone Mountain\, carrying sacred copal to offer their prayers. As the fragrant smoke curled into the sky\, the heavens responded. Rain fell. \nThus\, a forgotten dialogue was rekindled. A bridge between worlds was restored. \nThrough Don David’s service to Grandfather Fire\, the echoes of ancient ceremonies resound once more\, calling us to remember\, to listen\, and to heal our severed connection with the elemental forces that sustain all life. Those who step onto this path do not merely witness history; they become part of it. \n  \n\nAs Caporal Mayor of the Nahua Weather Workers\, Don David supports these biannual rituals to reconnect with this sacred site and mend the severed relationship with the water beings\, the ancestors\, and the sacredness of the land. \nAs part of his service to Divine\, Don David has helped reignite sacred sites. \nFor centuries\, Indigenous peoples around the world lived in deep relationship with everything around them—honoring their ancestors\, life itself\, and the divine forces that sustain us. They celebrated the sacred places that allowed them to communicate with these forces\, ensuring an ongoing relationship through ceremony. Seasonal ceremonies were offered each year to cultivate and nurture this reciprocal relationship of gratitude. \nBut these traditions have been dismissed. Elders are neglected. Our sacred relationship with Mother Earth and all living beings has been distorted. We have forgotten how to listen with our hearts. We seem to have lost our way. \nAt some point in time\, there was a rupture—one that severed our traditions and cast our ancestral wisdom into oblivion. \nNow\, many fail to see that what we have today exists because of the sacrifices and devotion of those who came before—those who listened to nature\, honored their traditions\, and held ceremonies. \nWe must reconnect with these monumental beings—not only to express our appreciation but to actively engage with them once more. Only through this restored relationship can we begin to heal the balance of our world.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/tsantawu/
LOCATION:Stone Mountain\, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nahua Tradition,Sacred Sites,Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tsantawu Council":MAILTO:CONTACT US We look forward to hearing from you! info@sacredstonemountain.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTSTAMP:20260420T232331
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232216Z
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SUMMARY:Tsantawu Prep Camp
DESCRIPTION:A specialized\, closed program offered by the Tsantawu Council.\nSACRED STONE MOUNTAIN SPRING OR FALL CEREMONIES – PREP CAMP\nRitual Team Prep Camp: A Path of Service and Belonging\nStepping onto the Ritual Team path is a sacred commitment—one that requires dedication\, endurance\, and a deep sense of purpose. This is not merely an act of service; it is a calling to stand in relationship with the land\, the elements\, and all beings. \nThroughout the year\, those called to this work prepare themselves—fasting\, training\, and refining their spirits\, bodies\, and hearts. Each spring\, they journey to Georgia for days of intense preparation leading up to the Ritual\, where they chant\, dance\, and offer their devotion to the mountain. In the fall\, they return to give thanks\, completing the sacred cycle of reciprocity. \nIt is demanding. It is transformative. And it is profoundly meaningful. \nPhotograph from the SacredStoneMountian.org website \nThe Ritual Team is a village of seekers\, bound by service and guided by tradition. If you feel called to this path\, we invite you to join us—to find purpose\, belonging\, and a deeper connection with life itself. \n\nDon David Wiley is the attending shaman and ritual leader\, currently training Patrick Hanaway to carry forward this sacred responsibility.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/tsantawu-prep-camp/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nahua Tradition,Sacred Sites,Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tsantawu Council":MAILTO:CONTACT US We look forward to hearing from you! info@sacredstonemountain.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250328T180000
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SUMMARY:Postgrad Online Class Y2 S1
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-s1/
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:20250308T180000
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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-board-meeting-winter/
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:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250110
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SUMMARY:Sacred Fire: LifeWay's Prayer Workshop Production
DESCRIPTION:This is a private\, closed event offered by Don David Wiley for Sacred Fire LifeWays.\nWorkshop Production: Cultivating a Deeper Relationship with Divine through Prayer\nCommunity elder Don David Wiley is leading the development and design of a new four-part workshop on prayer\, created with the guidance and blessing of Grandfather Fire. This workshop aims to restore the deeper meaning and purpose of prayer\, providing participants with a sacred\, structured approach to reconnecting with Divine. \nThe workshop will explore how prayer has been used since ancient times as a bridge between the human experience and the fundamental forces of life\, known by many names—God\, the Gods\, or Spirit. It will offer an understanding of the principles behind effective prayer\, helping participants cultivate a genuine relationship with Divine and receive support through this sacred practice. \nAs part of the workshop’s production and design\, Don David Wiley is developing its content\, structure\, and delivery\, ensuring that it conveys the traditional wisdom and spiritual depth necessary for meaningful engagement. The workshop will be offered in multiple locations beginning in 2025\, facilitated by Megan Montero and Christina Gravelle. \nThis entry serves as a reference for the ongoing work required to bring this offering to life.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/sacred-fire-lifeways-prayer-workshop-production/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:LifeWays,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work,Workshop Production
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don David Wiley's Consultorio":MAILTO:consultorio@keepsthefire.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20240822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20240822T170000
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CREATED:20240729T212320Z
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SUMMARY:New Hampshire Healing Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative healing experience with Don David Wiley\, a skilled practitioner in Nahua and Huichol health treatments.  \nDon David will be traveling to the West Coast for a special healing day\, followed by in-person appointments on **August 22** in New Hampshire. This is a unique opportunity for those on the West Coast\, as it will be the last chance this year to schedule a session with him. \nDon David’s work is rooted in ancient traditions\, offering profound healing and spiritual guidance. Don’t miss this chance to connect with his expertise and experience the benefits of traditional healing practices. \nTo secure your appointment\, please contact us at **consultorio@keepsthefire.org** and specify your preferred time for a morning or afternoon session.  \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this special healing day! \nCitations:\n[1] https://keepsthefire.org/contact-1/\n[2] https://keepsthefire.org\n[3] https://sacredfire.org/presenter/don-david-wiley-medium-for-the-spirit-of-fire/\n[4] https://www.sacredfireasheville.org\n[5] https://www.traditionalhealers.org
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/new-hampshire-healing-day/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Healing Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20240815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20240815T183000
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SUMMARY:Maggie Valley Healing Day
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity for healing with Don David Wiley in Maggie Valley on August 15! \nDon David Wiley\, a respected elder and healer in both the Nahua and Huichol traditions\, will be offering in-person healing appointments on the West Coast. This is your last chance this year to experience his profound healing work in this region. \nAs an initiated mara’akame in the Huichol tradition and a tepahtiani in the Nahua lineage\, Don David brings a wealth of ancestral wisdom and healing techniques[1][3]. His unique blend of traditional practices\, honed over decades of dedicated study and service\, offers a powerful opportunity for transformation and well-being[1][3]. \nDon David’s healing sessions are known for their ability to restore spiritual connections\, provide clarity\, and address both physical and emotional challenges[1]. His work has been described as life-changing by many who have experienced it[1]. \nTo schedule your appointment with Don David Wiley\, please email consultorio@keepsthefire.org. Given the rarity of this opportunity and Don David’s busy schedule\, it’s recommended to reach out as soon as possible to secure your spot[2]. \nDon’t let this chance for deep healing and spiritual growth pass you by. Connect with the ancestral wisdom of the Nahua and Huichol traditions through the skilled and compassionate guidance of Don David Wiley. \nCitations:\n[1] https://keepsthefire.org\n[2] https://keepsthefire.org/contact/\n[3] https://sacredfire.org/presenter/don-david-wiley-medium-for-the-spirit-of-fire/\n[4] https://sacredfire.org/event/firekeeper-training/\n[5] https://www.traditionalhealers.org
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/maggie-valley-healing-day/
LOCATION:Maggie Valley\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healing Work
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DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20240812T173000
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SUMMARY:Olympia Healing Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rare opportunity to experience transformative healing with Don David Wiley on August 12 on the West Coast. As a respected elder in both the Nahua and Huichol shamanic traditions\, Don David offers profound healing sessions that draw upon ancient wisdom and practices[1][3]. \nDon David’s unique background as an initiated mara’akame (Huichol healer) and granicero (Nahua weather worker) allows him to provide powerful\, holistic healing experiences[3]. His sessions are known to address physical\, emotional\, and spiritual concerns\, helping individuals reconnect with their life purpose and inner wisdom[1]. \nThis will be Don David’s final West Coast visit this year\, making it an exceptional chance for those seeking deep healing and personal growth[5]. His appointments often lead to profound transformations\, with many reporting renewed clarity\, improved health\, and a stronger connection to the natural world[1][2]. \nTo secure your healing appointment with Don David Wiley on August 12\, please email consultorio@keepsthefire.org[5]. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to benefit from the ancestral wisdom and healing practices of the Nahua and Huichol traditions. \nCitations:\n[1] https://keepsthefire.org\n[2] https://sacredfire.org/event/fire-speaks-olympia-wa-2023/\n[3] https://sacredfire.org/presenter/don-david-wiley-medium-for-the-spirit-of-fire/\n[4] https://www.sacredfireasheville.org\n[5] https://www.traditionalhealers.org
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/olympia-healing-day/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Healing Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221203
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SUMMARY:Healing Day in Tepoztlan
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URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/healing-day-in-tepoztlan/
LOCATION:Casa Xiuhtecuhtli\, La Presa 200\, Tepoztlan\, Morelos\, 62520\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Healing Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221031
DTSTAMP:20260420T232331
CREATED:20220819T024506Z
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SUMMARY:Nahua Healing Day in Tepoztlan
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URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/nahua-healing-day-in-tepoztlan/
LOCATION:Casa Xiuhtecuhtli\, La Presa 200\, Tepoztlan\, Morelos\, 62520\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Healing Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220903
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CREATED:20220819T020302Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Day in Wilton New Hampshire
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URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/healing-day-in-wilton-new-hampshire/
LOCATION:New Hampshire Hearth\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healing Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260420T232331
CREATED:20211124T043704Z
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UID:6556-1638468000-1638554399@keepsthefire.org
SUMMARY:Healing Day December
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/healing-day-december/
LOCATION:Casa Xiuhtecuhtli\, La Presa 200\, Tepoztlan\, Morelos\, 62520\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Healing Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
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CREATED:20211124T043841Z
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SUMMARY:November Healing Day
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URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/november-healing-day/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Healing Work
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