Ancestral Voice, Institute for Indigenous Lifeways

Traditional Medicine People throughout the world converse with and harness the powers of Nature-the Elemental Forces- for healing, divination and wisdom seeking. In this week long intensive, through Sacred Purifications, time spent in Nature, Sacred Hoop of Life (Medicine Wheel) teachings and journeywork, we commune with each of these Spirit Powers – our eldest relations on the planet - to receive healing, obtain guidance and to incorporate the teachings they offer to transform the course of our lives. No prior experience required.

The Purification Lodge (often referred to as a “sweatlodge”) is an ancient, Indigenous Prayer and Healing Ceremony, which combines the Sacred elements- Water, Air and Fire - within the womb of the Earth. The Ceremony is conducted in a Traditional manner. Everyone welcome.

The Medicine Wheel is an ancient, powerful navigational way of life employed by Indigenous peoples throughout the world for health and healing. We assemble atop Mt. Tamalpais, the Sacred mountain of the Coastal Miwok, Pomo and Ohlone Nations for a Ceremony to create a Medicine Wheel (Sacred Hoop of Life) in honour and celebration of the seasonal shifts and thresholds and to Pray for All of Our Relations.
Everyone welcome.

The Purification Lodge (often referred to as a "sweatlodge") is an ancient, Indigenous Prayer and Healing Ceremony, which combines the Sacred elements- Water, Air and Fire - within the womb of the Earth. The Ceremony is conducted in a Traditional manner.
Everyone welcome.

Gatherings dedicated to exploring and deepening our connections to the Sacred by receiving Teachings, learning
Traditional Native Songs and the fundamentals of respectful Ceremonial participation and/or by listening to the Wisdom of invited Elders, Medicine People and Healers from various Indigenous Nations and cultures. Everyone welcome.