Arawaka

Indigenous spiritual traditions during the 2022 summer season, we offered five events. These events were attended by people coming from around new mexico, the united states, and also from other countries. The learning and ceremonies were deep and had a profound effect on the people that attended. It was important in this time of pandemic that we were able to welcome some of our indigenous relatives from south america and their cultural ways and understanding and practice of relationship with mother earth was a crucial part of these summer events. Estimated participants: 180

Community life in 2022 we were able to begin returning to our pre-pandemic offerings. We had more community members participate in our work and learn days both in the maintenance/repair of our natural buildings and land restoration projects. With the Arawaka water project, we had three work-and-learn sessions- february, august, and october. We began thinning, planting native seeds and branching in an effort to heal juniper encroachment and we also started to establish a wildlife and pollinator habitat which builds on our previous years of work in the uplands and in the arroyo. Estimated participants: 50

Educational healing we hosted four educational groups this year, offering people the opportunity to deepen their relationship with mother earth and reconnect in community. Working yearly with groups of community leaders helps the mission of Arawaka find its way into the world and has a positive ripple effect. We also hosted multiple smaller groups of 1-3 people throughout the year. Estimated participants: 75

Children's program our children's program is ongoing through our efforts during community work-and-learn programs and different ceremonies, especially during the summer. Children have art, playtime, and meals. They often work alongside the community in our different projects learning how to be in good relationship with the land and each other. Estimated participants: 15