The work we are doing could not continue without you.  We are very grateful for your support and help.  Every single prayer and donation is appreciated more than you can know. Thank you so very much for your support.

Que Tuma Aku. Greetings dear friends,
 
Earlier this month we witnessed a spectacular total solar eclipse, where in some parts of the world it went dark for few minutes creating a mystic exchange of energy between the sun and the moon, and all of us on Earth were blessed by this great happening. Many tribes from all over the world were also waiting for this and prepared themselves with ceremonies to welcome this magical moment. In my Wixarika culture we honor such important events. We believe the solar eclipse opens a path creating an opportunity for all of us to humble ourselves in a time of reflection, when we can continue to trace the thread of life where everything is fragile, and we can consider the consequences of our choices and actions. Currently I am working with many emotions and I am being guided by my Wixarika Elders who have walked this path before me. This ceremony can be an opportunity to retire old patterns and awaken new ones for all of us, within ourselves and in our communities. The world is facing many challenges and we feel them deeply in our own ways. What the Elders say is that no matter who we are the time comes when we all face obstacles, and it is important not to react on impulse as this often leads us to use poor judgment. The eclipse reminds us of the duality in all of our lives and the balance which we strive for. These events can ground us and bring us closer to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our connections to one another. Our intentions can become clearer to hold this sacred space for each other in an unconditional way, with dignity and respect, for all of our healing and growth.     
                       
PamPaDios
Looking forward to our next ceremony
Love and Blessings
 
Rutury

 
It has been such a long journey at Wirikuta Springs with the pond!  We have had to scrape the bottom of the pond again and now have been talking to people about what is needed at the bottom that will retain the water and yet be natural.  Still work to do with clay type dirt to be applied.  
I am so frustrated; the pond is a central place for me at the Center.  Many hours have been spent sitting by it in prayer and ceremony, having my lunch, visiting with its inhabitants, knitting…or sometimes just sitting and being.  I miss it in ways that words cannot explain. Somehow even with all the work that has been done at Wirikuta Springs it is the lack of the pond that draws my attention the most.  My attention and longing for its return.
My husband, Kamu, will be laying rocks in the ditch that will become a more natural stream which will lead to the pond. This will replace the underground pipe where the water flowed before. 
 
This stream will have rocks lining it and up on the sides of it.  It is his hope that he can fix some of the large flat stones along the edge so people can sit and put their feet in the cool clear water. This is a quick sketch he did for planning.  As you can see there will be at least one small foot bridge. 

Really looking forward to seeing it being built and the water going though it to the pond!
PamPaDios
Nahwi

The Center will be open for anyone who wants to join us for an Equinox Ceremony in the evening on Friday September 22nd at 7:00pm, and for our landscaping work party all weekend. There is no fee for staying at the Center as we hope you will pitch in to help us in the garden!  (Or in the kitchen if you are not keen to do much digging…;) Come for a day or a few days, you are welcome to stop by any time. We will also be in ceremony together on Saturday and Sunday evenings after dinner.
 
We are approaching the time of the Equinox, a moment of balance between the day and night, a time when we celebrate the harvest of our labors and the abundance that nature has provided for us. It is a time to consider the duality of our lives, to prepare ourselves for going inward after the adventures of summer, and also a time of letting go and releasing burdens that are too heavy to carry into the darker days of winter. 
 
In Arizona because of the hot summers, the fall is also the perfect time in the garden to plant trees to give them time to become well rooted before the spring brings new growth and the summer heat kicks in. We want to put a bunch of fruit trees in the ground among other plants that will look lovely on the land. 
Join us if you feel inspired to do so, we look forward to being with you! 
 
You can RSVP to Nahwi at nahwi@earthlink.net if you want us to reserve a room for you to stay in. There is also lots of room for camping. 

And the sun took a step back
the leaves lulled themselves to sleep
and Autumn was awakened.
 
-Raquel Franco
 
Every leaf speaks
bliss to me,
fluttering from
the autumn tree
 
-Emily Bronte
 
Autumn is a second Spring
When every Leaf
is a Flower
 
-Albert Camus

Please be aware Indios Huichol Inc. considers your e-mail addresses to be private. Please be assured that we will not sell or share your information.  We also want you to understand that all personal emails to Rutury are forwarded to him.

Our Facebook page is up and running!  Please take a look and let us know if you have any suggestions.

Please check it out at:  http://www.indioshuichol.org/ 
The store is open for business as well. Please be aware items are shipped to one address and they are going USPS.  We’re not charging for shipping at this time. All profits go to support the Wixarika (Huichol) people.

Indios Huichol Inc.
2315 N Page Springs Rd
Cornville, AZ 86325

The work we are doing could not continue without you.  We are very grateful for your support and help.  Every single prayer and donation is appreciated more than you can know. Thank you so very much for your support.

Que Tuma Aku. Greetings Dear Friends,
 
In 1986 Indios Huichol Inc was formed by Jaichima and myself, and the purpose and intention continues to be the same as it has evolved over time.
 
Indios Huichol serves as a bridge between the modern culture and our Wixarika people, interpreting ancient ways and bringing them forward without losing their sacred meaning. Indios Huichol has been and continues to be the voice of the Wixarika Elders. 
For many years Indios Huichol's home was in Phoenix, Arizona in Jaichima’s house, where many times our Elders came to do their ceremonies, as well as many Native American tribal people who traveled to pay their respect to our shrine we call the Tuki. The house in Phoenix was a hub for many different people, and it hosted messengers who were traveling to and from North and South America. The Center in Cornville will now be carrying on this tradition. We will be building a new Tuki. It is exciting to sense this new beginning.    
      
When Indios Huichol Inc became a 501c3 Non Profit Organization, our hopes were that things might become a little easier for our Wixarika tribe with the work that we could do here. Reality hit us soon when we were confronted by people in the United States, asking us if we were legitimate and authentic, or whether we were just another non-profit organization claiming to help when in reality we would be using the Huichol people to take advantage of other people’s generosity. Those comments made me uncomfortable and I asked my sister why we had to prove to anyone whether we were authentic or not, we knew who we were and what our intentions were, we wanted to help our people. I felt it was shaming what they were saying to us. I did not fully understand at the time the issues in this culture, that people struggle a lot with their trust, and especially with people outside of their ’tribe’. I felt embarrassed and out of place but not Jaichima. She understood it was a sincere question for people, and although we knew our own intentions they needed to be clarified to people who may not have trusted us. She was not intimidated by their words. I watched my sister walk up to three highly respected and intellectual people who were questioning the motives of our work, and this is what she said.  I am glad you said it to my face and not behind my back, and to answer your question we are authentic people working with the human tribe, and if you want to know more I invite to you my house to talk more about it. 
Jaichima was a one of a kind person with so much compassion for all humanity. She believed in addressing people’s concerns directly with them, whether they were coming from a compassionate place or not. In our tradition that’s what we do. We talk openly to discuss our issues and concerns, with the intention of clarifying what needs to be looked at, processed and resolved. We are very direct in that way and I remain committed to this practice. 
 
Wirikuta Springs Retreat Center carries and cultivates the teachings of our people, and the prayers of everyone who visits the land. When you walk the land you can feel the essence of Jaichima and the Elders. The purpose of Wirikuta Springs is to hold a safe place for the Wixarika Elders to come and perform their private rituals and ceremonies without been photographed, recorded or asked invasive questions. It is also a place for people from many walks of life to do ceremonies with us or on their own. It is a place for healing ourselves and praying for our planet and our human tribe as we are facing major obstacles and challenges. It is a place for us to support one another and come together in vulnerable and respectful ways. The Wixarika Elders believe that Wirikuta Springs is a center pillar that fosters and unifies old and new cultures to reinforce the human tribe, and by sharing ceremonies and rituals we can all begin to heal ourselves from within and be at service to others. They also urge that we must not be too driven by our needs. We can prioritize listening to what our Mother Earth is trying to teach us. Indios Huichol continues to be committed to helping the human tribe and above all helping the Wixarika Elders of Mexico.  
 
PamPaDios
Looking forward to our next ceremony
Love and Blessings
Rutury   

The July Workshop at Wirikuta Springs Retreat Center went well.  We were blessed with the weather only raining when we were not outside doing Ceremonies and the big storm that knocked the power out to the entire Center waited until all the participants had safely left for home.
This was a very special group of participants and it was it a very moving and important experience for us all.  Everyone had space for themselves and their privacy as well as being together in the Pima House for meals and talks.  I cannot explain the thrill of having a working Dishwasher in the Pima House!  We did not need to carry dishes back and forth for meals and clean ups and the new stove cooks like a dream! I had no idea that you could bake French toast for a workshop and serve it hot to  everyone at the same time…always learning!
The group was surprised by a gift from Nancy, a local supporter who baked two of her amazing NY style Cheesecakes for the participants!  Thank you Nancy! You were thought of (and blessed) all throughout the workshop…never have I seen a Cheesecake the size of the one with the Mandarin Oranges, beautiful and delicious.  
The Pueblo House improvements were received well and I can attest...the beds were heaven compared to the old bunk beds! 
The land at Wirikuta Springs was so alive and happy to have us all there doing ceremonies upon the land.  We had several fellow visitors with us who were also doing their own ceremonies; some with fur, some with feathers and some creepy crawlies; Amazing blessings for us all.
I am attaching some Pictures that Debby took.  Thank you so much Debby, they are very much appreciated.

Heading to Bell Rock for Morning Prayer

PamPaDios
Nahwi

Events will be announced on website and Newsletters as they are scheduled.

Please be aware Indios Huichol Inc. considers your e-mail addresses to be private. Please be assured that we will not sell or share your information.  We also want you to understand that all personal emails to Rutury are forwarded to him.

Our Facebook page is up and running!  Please take a look and let us know if you have any suggestions.

Please check it out at:  http://www.indioshuichol.org/ 
The store is open for business as well. Please be aware items are shipped to one address and they are going USPS.  We’re not charging for shipping at this time. All profits go to support the Wixarika (Huichol) people.

Indios Huichol Inc.
2315 N Page Springs Rd
Cornville, AZ 86325