Daily on-site blessings of Northern New Mexico waters is the theme for the 21st Gathering for Mother Earth Waters, Wednesday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Sept. 23 at sites in Abiquiu, Pilar, Nambe and at the Pojoaque Pow Wow Grounds.

 

Tewa Women United and colleagues are organizing the events and invite the community to join in the blessings. Bring a sack lunch, drinking water, a chair, shade, sunscreen, and follow the blue balloons to each site. https:////tewawomenunited.org/.

 

At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, participants will gather at the Northern Youth Project Garden in Abiquiu to Celebrate the Harvest. https:////www.northernyouthproject.org/. During lunch, there will be a discussion of traditional foods, water, and life, followed by music, dance, storytelling, and poetry. For more information, contact northernyouthproject@gmail.com. A moon ceremony is 6-9 p.m. at Tewa Women United, at 912 Fairview Lane, in Española.

 

At 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, participants will gather at the Lone Juniper Campsite in Pilar for Peace Day.  https://www.blm.gov/visit/orilla-verde-recreation-area. There will be blessings of water and Avanyu, and a traditional seed exchange will be held. During lunch, a talking circle about water health and healthy foods will be held. For more information, contact addelinalucero@gmail.com.

 

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