KIVA - The Call of the Wisdom Keepers (Event)

Duration 150 minutes

Language English Subtitled, Q&A in English

Narrated by n/a

Themes Culture, Nature

This film will not be shown in full dome.

Parents are advised to use their own judgement whether or not this film is suitable for their children.

Film screening, live music and Q&A with two Indigenous Wisdom Keepers: Cheryl Angel (Lakota Elder – USA) and Carola Esparza (Mapuche tradition – Chile).

We live in a world of chaos and division. In a world that seems increasingly distant from nature and out of balance, there is a great need for a different perspective, a hopeful perspective of harmony and reconnection.

This film captures the essence of the unique and ancient KIVA ceremony, where indigenous leaders from around the world come together for Peace, Equality and Mother Earth. “The original peoples have never lost contact with Mother Earth and can inspire us to create a more connected and sustainable way of life,” says filmmaker and photographer Marijke Kodden. She was one of the first and few to receive permission to record the unique KIVA ceremonies in Mexico, India, the Netherlands and Germany. She made this impressive documentary together with Rakinah Buttner and Jaap Verhoeven. It is a hopeful message from the indigenous peoples, which offers tools on how we can restore our relationship with the earth and each other. Back to balance, togetherness and peace.

Synopsis film: ‘Mother Earth is calling her children home’
In 1968, medicine man Raymundo Tigre Perez (Mexico/USA) had a vision. He saw Indigenous Wisdom Keepers from all over the world united in a circular pit – with a fire at the heart – performing a ceremony. A spiritual ceremony for the earth, for peace and the well-being of all living beings.

It was only later that he discovered this was a KIVA, an ancient ceremony already used by the Anasazi 3000 years ago. Hundreds of native Wisdom Keepers answered his call and these KIVA ceremonies have been taking place around the world for more than 30 years. The KIVA ceremony is a collective call from the original Indigenous Peoples. They have never lost touch with nature and with their ancient wisdom, they can inspire us to move to a more connected and sustainable way of life!

After the screening you will meet two Indigenous Elders who will share their wisdom. There will be an opportunity to ask questions to the Elders and filmmaker Marijke Kodden.

Cheryl Angel (Lakota Elder - USA)
One of the special guests this evening is Wisdom Keeper Cheryl Angel from America. Cheryl is an indigenous leader and venerable Lakota Elder (Sioux). She is 'Water Protector' and with the slogan 'Water is Life' she was one of the original pillars of the nonviolent resistance of the Lakota people at Sacred Stone Camp/Standing Rock. She will speak about the '7 Generation Principle': by including generations before and after us in our decision-making, we can ensure a more sustainable world for our children and grandchildren.

Carola Esparza (Mapuche tradition - Chile)
Carola was born in Chile, at the foot of the Andes. Like many Chileans, she is of mixed blood, as a result of the colonization of Chile by the Spanish conquistadors.

For 15 years she has been following in the footsteps of Dona Rosa Huenufil, a Mapuche grandmother, keeper of the Mapuzungun (the language of the earth), who taught her the sacred art of the woman of prayer (Guillipullera). Carola Esparza is a true peacemaker, strong communicator from the heart. Supporting people to 'move' communication from the head to the heart, so that they can understand each other better. To bring peace to each other's hearts

For more information, see www.kiva-wisdomkeepers.com