Council for Peaceful Alliances between Sovereign Nations and Organizations and Mayan New Year Ceremonies
October 25 – 31, 2005

Join the Great Confederation of Mayan Aj Q’ijab (Spiritual Leaders and Guides) and other International Sovereign Nation Leaders for a five-day Council focusing on peaceful alliances and unity between nations and organizations, followed by the celebration of Waqxaqi’ (8) B’atz.

The 8 B’atz Ceremony, guided by traditional Mayan Aj Q’ijab, celebrates completing the sacred 260 day cycle of the Cholq’ij (Sacred Mayan Calendar), and the beginning of the new cycle, bringing spiritual renewal and connection to the web of life.

A pilgrimage across Lake Atitlan to the Patziapa Traditional Mayan Healing Center (a center being created for the sustainable organic growth of foods and medicines and the sharing of indigenous teachings and ceremonies for healing and reconnecting with the Earth) will happen on the day following 8 B’atz, 9 E, to give thanks as we birth our new destiny.

This is a sacred time to come together to share in a council setting, participate in ceremonies and unite our prayers of all kinds and traditions around the Sacred Fire for the well-being of our nations and our Mother Earth.

Details
Please be open to changes and/or adjustments to schedule.

 Hosted at Tiosh Abaj EcoCultural Retreat and Wisdom Center on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

 Loving Donation of $1760.00 U.S. will cover the costs for 7 nights lodging, food, ground transportation, ceremonial materials, partial sponsorship for Mayan Elders to attend the Council and facilitate ceremonies AND $260 is applicable as a tax-deductible donation going toward sponsoring Mayan Council projects.
(Does not include airfare to or from Guatemala City)

 Arrive in Guatemala City on October 25th and depart on November 1st or stay for the Pilgrimage. PLEASE contact us before making flight arrangements to coordinate transportation to and from the airport.

 Deposits of $1000.00 due by August 15th, 2005. Cashiers check and money orders can be made out to Mayan Shamanism. The remainder is due by October 1, 2005.





Ceremonial Pilgrimage to Lankin Caves in Coban
November 2 – 6, 2005

Come journey with Mayan elders to the rainforest of Guatemala to ceremonially honor the sacred waters of the underground Crystal River of Life. Also, we will enter the ancient caves and offer a fire ceremony honoring our ancestors, following the sacred Mayan Calendar and traditions.

Details
Please be open to changes and/or adjustments to schedule

 Loving donation of $1300.00 U.S. will cover the costs for 6 nights lodging, food, ground transportation, ceremonial materials and partial sponsorship for Mayan Elders to attend the pilgrimage and facilitate ceremonies.
(Does not include airfare to or from Guatemala City)

 If not participating in the Council, arrive in Guatemala City on November 1st and depart on November 7th.

 Deposit of $650.00 due by August 15, 2005. Cashiers check and money orders can be made out to Mayan Shamanism. The remainder is due by October 1, 2005.