A gathering of indigenous peacemaking and social change leaders and facilitators at Mescalero, Apache Tribe reservation October 18-20, 2023. We look to gain a deeper understanding of peacemaking, and how to apply it to regenerative wellness in the world. This will also initiate an indigenous regenerative wellness center initiative.
Daytime meeting space: Mescalero Community Center, 190 Chiricahua Plaza, Mescalero NM
Evening accommodations: Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero NM
Evening 5:00 pm Informal pre-mixer, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods fireplace, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero NM 6:00 pm: Individual food court dinner, opening, sharing of a story or a song, meet and greet
Morning 8:15-8:50 am Breakfast at the Ela Cafe 170 Chiricahua Plaza, Mescalero NM 9:00 am Ceremonial opening at the Mescalero Community Center, 190 Chiricahua Plaza, Mescalero NM Statement of purpose, why we’re all here Introductory Circle Meditation, art exercise 'painting your breath’ Peacemaking 101, foundational principles Core Values Circle 12:00 pm Lunch
Afternoon 1pm Ritual walk 1:30 pm Pairing of ideas and sharing, for book Healing Circle: What do we need to heal, recover, become well in, advocate Visionary Circle: What is indigenous leadership, who comes to mind as a very powerful dynamic leader Breakout groups around shared healing, vision, core values 6:00 pm Sacred site ritual 7:00 pm Dinner at Inn of the Mountain Gods (Dining venue TBD) 8:00-9:30 pm Open sharing, stories, poems, songs, chants
Morning 8:00-8:30 am Ritual walk at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Breakfast TBD 9:30 am Ceremonial opening at the Mescalero Community Center, 190 Chiricahua Plaza, Mescalero NM Visionary Circle: ‘Web of life’ circle on how we can work together to achieve our core values - collectively - based on knowledge of the previous day Visionary Circle: Indigenous Regenerative Wellness Center Initiative, what is our action going forward 1:00 pm Lunch Optional after lunch: Working groups to develop a place in your community for peacemaking into recovery, wellness, advocacy. Ceremonial close