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June Arballo of Meaningful Things of Sedona

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Center for Wild Hope

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Turtle Island Project

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Ancient Springs Retreat Center

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

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Mona Polacca
Havasupai Hopi Tewa

Grandmothers' Gathering Celebrating Unci Rita Long Visitor Holy Dance's 100th Birthday!

Join the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers and other Elder Wisdom Keepers in celebrating Unci Rita Long Visitor Holy Dance's 100th Birthday. Together they will share wisdom and ceremony to honor this time for humanity and the planet.

May 23 - 25, 2025 in Sedona, AZ

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Nathan Blindman
Miniconjou
Oglala Lakota

Austin Nunez
Tohono O'odham

Ticketed Events

This event will also feature a store area with handmade items from the Grandmothers and their communities. Their book, Grandmothers' Wisdom will also be available for purchase with time on Sunday for book signings and conversation.

Weekend Retreat

We begin Saturday evening from 5-8pm with introductions from the Grandmothers and Elders, song, dance, ceremony, and celebration.

The retreat continues with a full day Sunday from 10am - 4pm. The Grandmothers and Elders will share stories, wisdom, and together we will all celebrate Unci Rita's 100th birthday.

Lodging Recommendations:

There are lodging options in Cottonwood and

Sedona is 15 miles away and offers many lodging options.

Food:

Lunch will not be provided on Sunday, but we will take a long break for people to go enjoy a lunch in the community.

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Camp Fire

Friday Evening
Fire Ceremony

Join the Grandmothers Friday evening from 5-8 for a fire ceremony to welcome in the wisdom and gifts of the weekend.

There is limited space for this event to ensure an intimate evening with the Grandmothers and Elders.

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