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A note from Rutury: Que Tuma Aku. Greeting dear friends! When I was about 4 years old, my sister Jaichima gave me a gift that I would never forget. I remember the moment as if it was yesterday, the gift was a card she made herself and it was in the shape of a heart. Along with the card was a tiny pink bag that had 13 small turquoise stones. As I was admiring and feeling the stones in my little hands, she began to read what she had written, translating from English to Wixarika language, and she read, "A few years before you were born, in one of my Ceremonies I began to hear the sound of a soft melody. It was music that I had never heard before, and the more I listened to it the more soothing it became, healing my heart and soul. I stood up for a moment and I looked around, wondering where the music was coming from? There was nothing obvious and the silence around me was very still, it must have been around 3 or 4 am because the stars in the universe were in harmony and in ceremony. That’s when I knew your sacred human design had begun to take form and soon we would meet. My dear baby beautiful brother Rutury, I waited many years for your arrival and now that you are here teach me who you are, teach me who you are…." She then continued to say - "These 13 turquoise stones were given to me by our Grandfather, he said they would protect me from any harm and they have, and they would help me to see and walk in balance, and they have, and they would teach me about healing and they have, and when the time was proper the stones would tell me my time with them has come into a full circle and they have, now they are yours. The 13 turquoise stones work like our ceremonial items, they enhance our sacred human design healing us in the most sensitive and innocent way." Her words and energy were magical and I was elevated into a place that I have never been before. It was like I was in a transformation for many days nights. When I was about 7 years old I made the 13 turquoise stones into a necklace and wore them around my neck for many years, and each night before falling asleep I would whisper, teach me who you are, teach me who you are. In the same manner as the 13 turquoise stones, all Wixarika items have a purpose in your life, whether they live with you all the time in your home, or you are with them occasionally. The connection they have with you is deeper than you will ever know. The main purpose they have is to enhance your sacred human design and protect you from any negative harm, but also to remind you how precious and fragile life is and must never be taken for granted. Furthermore, if we allow ourselves to be open minded, the colors and symbols begin to work with us in a mysterious ways, putting the ego aside and enhancing your human sacred design. I am not saying they are magical and can manifest anything you wish; I am saying that they have a purpose in your life. Have you noticed that when you see Wixarika items something deep in you begins to move? One reason is that your inner sacred human design has found a calling and wants to be connected with that item. More than ever this is the time not to question yourself but to start experiencing something different, something unique, and perhaps it is the time to be learning from the Earth Keepers, the Wixarika Elders. Looking forward to being with you in our ceremonies, Pam Pa Dios RUTURY A note from Nahwi: June 4th Blessing Ceremony in Sebastopol First of all we have so many people to thank for their hard work at this Blessing Ceremony, and in doing so made it a very successful event. Llano Blue did a wonderful job at our sales table, with Sikima (Kay Caldwell) helping with sales & Elizabeth Harding helped to get it set up as did Haulipa (Jan Peterson). Ulima (Maria Gonzalez-Blue) put up one of her beautiful and special Altars. Kumuki (Linn Harding) and Elizabeth Harding handled the ticket sales. Kumuki, Mark Picone, Teku (Jeff McCaslin), Ura (Bruce Scotton), & Tuli (Edi Kausch) set up the room. Tutuli (Brit Kelly) took amazing photos. Marke Blue, Kumuki, Teku, Tuli, Tunaya (Jennifer Mann) & Haulipa did clean up with Kumuki & Haulipa taking the garbage to their house! If I have missed anyone I am very sorry, your work and energy is still very much appreciated. If you would like to see some of the photos please go to Indios Huichol Inc. Facebook page. From all reports the Ceremony went very well as did the couple of days of Sessions that Rutury offered. He was so happy to see everyone and to share this Ceremony with you. July 15th -17th Workshop/Ceremony There are a number of people who will not be attending the July 15th-17th weekend Ceremony for scheduling or personal reasons who have asked Rutury if they could come by to visit with the group on Friday evening at the beginning of our ceremony. He understands their desire to connect with him and with the people who will be there, and he hopes they can also understand that our ceremony begins on Friday, and this time and energy is reserved for workshop participants. We want them to feel welcomed and Rutury has invited them to visit with us if they can join the group on Sunday between noon and 3:00pm, after we conclude our ceremony. This way they can join us for lunch if they wish! We are getting closer and closer to this very important Workshop/Ceremony Honoring the 4th year of Jaichima’s passing. This is a reminder that Rutury needs to know who is attending at least week in advance: He has to do preparations and plans for this ceremony according to who will be there. Because of this we will not be able to accommodate you if we do not have your commitment and fee by July 8th at the very latest. In the past there have been times that participant could join in at the last minute and pay when they arrive. We are sorry to say that that is not the case here. Payments can be sent to Indios Huichol, PO Box 31898, Phoenix AZ 85046-1898, or you can contact me at Nahwi@earthlink.net and we can arrange a phone call and I can take a credit card payment. That fee is $250.00 per participant. We will need all participants to be present on Friday July 15th, no later than 2:00 PM. I am putting the flyer information at the end of this Newsletter so you can have the pertinent information. Please see page 5 of this Newsletter. We have received no responses from 13 people who expressed a desire to attend. For those who have responded, we thank you so very much, we are so happy you will be joining us for this amazing Workshop/Ceremony. We will be sending out a note to the confirmed participants with the information about what you need to bring and what to expect from this Workshop once we have the final list of confirmed participants. This will go out around July 8th or 9th. If you have sent your payment and are unsure if it has been received please send an email to Nahwi and we will get back to you. Wirikuta Springs I have not taken any pictures of the house in some time. We have been waiting on permits & materials, and Rutury and Anaya have had several meetings with the contractor. All is good; it just takes time with permits. But I do see the outside walls just about ready for the stucco and the plumbing is done other than the fixtures. I am amazed at all it takes to re-do a building! I was told that things will be moving very quickly now…Can’t wait to see it! Will share with you all as soon as it gets moving! We had to drain the pond again. Cattails were not defeated in our last battle. And when Rutury drained the pond, the water went down very quickly…seems we still have a critter leak somewhere. It is frustrating, but now at least we can get to the new cattails quicker. Indios Huichol Inc. Facebook Our Facebook page is up and running! Please take a look and let us know if you have any suggestions. Website 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. Join us for a special Huichol (Wixarika) Ceremony Friday-Sunday July, 15th, 16th and 17th, 2016 in Sebastopol, CA. This ceremony is for anyone who is searching to enhance and deepen their spirituality, and will be guided by Rutury who is a traditional shaman or MaraAkame, which is the term that is used in the Wixarika tribe. We will be honoring the four year anniversary of Jaichima's passing, a rare ceremony that is performed only when a person has reached a high status and level of achievement. Jaichima was that and much more... We will be synchronizing our ceremonies with the Wixarika Elders from Rutury’s village who will be performing their rituals at the exact times we will be doing ours. Feel free to bring your drums, rattles, spirit whistles and ceremonial attire! There is a meadow on the property where you can set up your tent if you are camping, or you can stay at a local hotel or residence. We will be emailing all the participants a plan for food arrangements closer to the event which will include a potluck schedule. Please be prepared for hot and cold weather, and also a visit to the beach. All participants must be present Friday July 15th no later than 2pm when there will be an explanation of what to expect over the weekend and an opening ceremony. Each one of you will be asked have a role holding one of the four elements as the ceremony begins. We will continue our ceremony throughout the weekend, ending on Sunday July 17 at noon. Please complete the registration form and mail it to Indios Huichol PO Box 31898 Phoenix AZ 85046. In order to participate; your check must be received no later than July, 8, 2016. Cost for the Ceremony is $250 per person. This fee does not include food. The location of the ceremony is at 885 Jonive Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions at info@indioshuichol.org Pam Pa Dios, Indios Huichol ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… name______________________________________________________________ will there be other participants in your party? yes_____ no_____how many?______ names?_____________________________________________________________ will you be camping? yes________ no_______ total fee ($250 per person) ___________ Please complete the registration form and mail it to Indios Huichol PO Box 31898 Phoenix AZ 85046. In order to participate; your check must be received no later than July, 8, 2016. You can also pay by credit card, please email events@indioshuichol with your phone # and we will call you to take care of the payment.
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To all of those people who are planning on attending the July 15th-17th ceremony in Sebastopol and have not sent in their payment yet, this is a gentle reminder that the $250.00 per person fee is due by July 8th.
It is especially important for this ceremony that Rutury knows a week in advance who will be attending. Although sometimes participants are able to join in at the last minute and pay when they arrive, that is not the case here. With this Workshop/Ceremony he has to plan the ceremony ahead of time according to who will be there. We will not be able to accommodate you if we do not have your fee and commitment by July 8th. So if you are planning on being at the ceremony please send your check to: Indios Huichol PO Box 31898, Phoenix AZ 85046-1898 This ceremony is for anyone who is searching to enhance and deepen their spirituality, and will be guided by Rutury who is a traditional shaman or MaraAkame, which is the term that is used in the Wixarika tribe. We will be honoring the four year anniversary of Jaichima's passing, a rare ceremony that is performed only when a person has reached a high status and level of achievement. Jaichima was that and much more... We will be synchronizing our ceremonies with the Wixarika Elders from Rutury’s village who will be performing their rituals at the exact times we will be doing ours.
Feel free to bring your drums, rattles, spirit whistles and ceremonial attire! There is a meadow on the property where you can set up your tent if you are camping, or you can stay at a local hotel or residence. We will be emailing all the participants a plan for food arrangements closer to the event which will include a potluck schedule. Please be prepared for hot and cold weather, and also a visit to the beach. All participants must be present Friday July 15th no later than 2pm when there will be an explanation of what to expect over the weekend and an opening ceremony. Each one of you will be asked have a role holding one of the four elements as the ceremony begins. We will continue our ceremony throughout the weekend, ending on Sunday July 17 at noon. Please complete the registration form and mail it to Indios Huichol PO Box 31898 Phoenix AZ 85046. In order to participate; your check must be received no later than July, 8, 2016. Cost for the Ceremony is $250 per person. This fee does not include food. The location of the ceremony is at 885 Jonive Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions at info@indioshuichol.org Pam Pa Dios, Indios Huichol …………………………………………...…………………………………………………… name______________________________________________________________ will there be other participants in your party? yes_____ no_____how many?______ names?_____________________________________________________________ will you be camping? yes________ no_______ total fee ($250 per person) ___________ Please complete the registration form and mail it to Indios Huichol PO Box 31898 Phoenix AZ 85046. In order to participate; your check must be received no later than July, 8, 2016. June 2016 Greetings Every One! 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. A note from Rutury: Que Tuma Aku. Greeting dear friends! When I was asked to share the news about the passing of an Elder of my Wixarika tribe with all of you, my first reaction was to protect and keep everything within the Wixarika community, but I was also reminded that by saying out loud the way he died it would expose and release the energy that took place in the moment of his death. With respect to him and his family I will share with all of you the last ceremony we did together. These are his words- "Just like our bodies yearn for food, water and air, our Earth is thirsting for ceremonies. If ceremonies are not performed our elements become out of balance, and what follows is disharmony like climate changes all over the world. For centuries many tribal and non tribal people have done ceremonies that would last weeks and months. Now few of us are left and you Rutury must continue to offer ceremonies to shift the spirit in the human tribe as is needed, to make a positive effect in our world." Not thinking that this would be the last time I would be with him, we continued to do ceremonies that lasted all night until early dawn. His face and eyes had a profound story to tell. His demeanor was not to speak of himself but rather words like 'all of us', ‘we', and ‘together’, hardly ever using the singular word ‘I'. That was one month ago. When I received the message and was told of the shocking news of his death, tears could not stop coming down my cheeks. I feel his wisdom and knowledge will forever run in my veins like a river flows, irrigating every inch in its path unconditionally. Indeed none of us are here on the Earth forever, and whenever our time comes at least we should have some comfort, someone near us. Above all we should have dignity in the last moments of our life, but when anyone is murdered is it beyond my comprehension. The entire village is traumatized and many have mixed emotions, and I am also having challenging emotions here and there. Reality is hard and I need to accept that the Elder will never complete what he was meant to teach me. In retrospect I now understand why he reminded me so much of my father. His family is inconsolable and I can only imagine how devastated they feel. I assured the family that I would help out in any form and be there if the need arises. I also said that those of you who know me will also pray for them. Like my tribal people are saying, and I also echo their words "it was too soon for him to die, all of us are in shock by the way he was killed, and we will deeply mourn his death but also celebrate his teachings”. Out of respect for his family, I am unable to describe to you the details of his death, beyond the fact that it was not natural in a way that has deeply wounded my tribal people and of course his family. I ask you to respect that I will not share any more specific information. To the reader, wherever you are, I ask you to do ceremony in your own way. You don't have to believe in any particular religion, but start with yourself, your family and ultimately for our world, and if you don't know what a ceremony is, it can be as simple as saying thank you to the Creator. At the end or the beginning of your day, no matter the circumstances, find a moment, a breath, a word, something to take you outside of your routine, and think of something you are grateful for and give thanks. If I am coming to your town I encourage you to attend and be part of a Blessing Ceremony. As often I speak about it, ceremonies are not only about me or the Wixarika tribe, ceremonies are for all of US and most important, for our world. I look forward to being with you, Pam Pa Dios Rutury A note from Nahwi: We have had complaints from people about receiving reminders for events that are not in their area. I am very sorry this is inconvenient for you. I am dealing with an email list that at this time has close to 160 people listed on it and it is constantly growing. I really do not know where most of you live. I would like to explain why we are sending event information to you. 1. We do not want people to feel that they have been left out when we contact people. I am sure you understand how horrible it feels to be left out of something that is important to all of us. 2. There are events that someone you know may be interested in or that you know can be of great help to them. This way you have the information to share with them. 3. There are times that one is able to travel to an event because they want to participate even if it is not local. The event is calling to them. 4. The event sounds interesting to you but you are not able to travel to it, but now that you know about it you can contact us to see if we can arrange enough interest in one like it in your area. If none of our reasons work for you, and you still do not want event reminders sent to you please send me an email and let me know to cancel the newsletter delivery. You can always access our Newsletters and Event information on our website; http://www.indioshuichol.org/ If you do not mind receiving the event notices you do not have to do anything and you will still receive them along with your Newsletters. And since we are on this subject, it would be most appreciated if you have a problem like this that you try to address it with me; this is a part of my duties. Rutury oversees so many things and is very busy. My job is to help lift the office work and related problems from his heavily weighted shoulders. If you tell him, he has to find the time to alert me and explain what the problem is. There are times we are not able to have a conversation or send a note to each other for several days, and when we do, we have a very long list of items to cover. Then there is the possibility of him not remembering something because of the many other tasks on his list. I am here to help him and I am here to help you. But I do need to know if there is a problem in order to address it. My email address is nahwi@earthlink.net Thank you, together we can address problems and concerns A gentle reminder that there will be a June Blessing Ceremony in Sebastopol, and a Workshop honoring the 4 year anniversary of Jaichima’s passing in July We have a flyer for this Blessing Ceremony on the next page. The flyer for the July Workshop is right after it. June Blessing Ceremony in Sebastopol There will be a Blessing Ceremony with Rutury in Sebastopol on Saturday June 4th. The location is Hessel Grange, 5400 Blank Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472. This is the same venue we used for the New Years Ceremony. The Ceremony will be from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. We will be having a Pot Luck so please bring a dish to share. There will be drumming so please bring your Drums, Kaichas & Spirit Whistles. Donations for the Ceremony will be $20.00 per person. During this visit Rutury will be doing Sessions by appointment. The sessions are on Thursday June 2nd and Friday June 3rd. You can schedule your Session with Haulipa (Jan Peterson) at janpeterson07@comcast.net Sessions are $90.00 per hour. Any questions can be sent to: nahwi@earthlink.net Join us for a special Huichol (Wixarika) Ceremony |
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