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Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
Honored Native
June 20, 2022
What is true and is very important, in part, about this life ~
is that we are are here for our own awakening, inclusive of this awakening is joy, the rediscovery of our own greater cosmic role, as individuals, and as a collective body of Earth humans... as we move forward and evolve on this planet.
Further, we're at a very interesting, very dynamic and challenging moment, almost at the intersection, in the evolution of the "modern [hu]man", of humanity, which affects all of us on this beautiful planet Earth. I also believe it bears close examination.
We are yet again on the precipice of incredible, positive, sweeping changes in the evolution of this great Nation, and around the globe. Right now, we are going through a lot of difficult moments. There are so many facets of all aspects of society which will continue to come to light... unlike ever before in the modern history, in this epoch, of this world.
And therefore, I also believe that a retrospective, and contemporary, look at the culture, beliefs, spiritual values and respect that Native indigenous People hold for this land, and for all of nature, can have a positive influence on, and effect, many of us. And, that there is also great beauty in their Native artwork in all of its forms... which you shall see a lot of this year.
For me, the goal of this year's Native Cultural, Spiritual, Arts, Music, Festival & Conference is to provide sacred ancestral topics, artwork, sculptures, carvings, singing & dancing that will move your hearts -and- help you remember one of the reasons you are on this planet: to experiences all of the joy in artistic creation that humans are capable of, especially our Native brothers & sisters. Included will be: Speakers, Artists, Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Storytellers... amazing life stories. And, the many guest artists ~ will be bringing & selling ~ their unique Native art creations available for purchase.
For, our Native brothers & sisters have always known about in their mythologies & legends, about their ancestors, [the star people], the sacredness of all life, about the beauty of our own each unique gifts and skills; and of the incredible sacred beauty, and need to respect, the life force of this very unique planet... at the far edge of this Milky Way Galaxy.
Wakan Tanka kici un. [May] Great Mystery [Creator] Bless you.
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Henry Redcloud
2022 WOPILA. GATHERING of NATIONS
YOU CAN PURCHASE THEM... ON THE TICKETS PAGE
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
Ruben M. Saufkie Sr.
Native Cultural
Special Event & Conference
Festival & Conference
Hotels, Motels, Inn Suites
Also, you also have multiple Bed & Breakfast places, Inns & other choices in the beautiful Sedona Red Rock Country on the TICKET page from which to choose. Your best form of contact, to make your reservation, is to use the live web link for the above facilities; or phone the other facilities directly and speak with their reservation people.
Wherever you choose to stay in the area, please know that all of the month of September in this area is ~ a very busy ~ time of year. It is a key part of their tourist "high season"! Therefore, you WILL want to book your over night stay reservation... as soon as possible. You are welcome to book and stay where ever you want to. The above places are simply recommendations.
ANNOUNCEMENT ~ September 7, 2022
Native Cultural, Spiritual, Arts, Music, Dance,
Transformational Shift Events
2022 WOPILA GATHERING of NATIONS ~
Native Cultural, Spiritual, Arts, Music, Dance,
location: in the beautiful greater, Sedona Red Rock country,
in the State of Arizona, ancestral home of the Yavapai-Apache People.
"Beautiful Condor
Thunderbird Woman"
Chief
Red Cloud Renewable,
Tolec
* color denotes Native/Indian Nation
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
Robert Soto
Religious Leader
Oglala Lakota
Mechica/Aztec & Lakota
Lipan Apache
WOPILA. GATHERING OF NATIONS ~
Native Cultural, Spiritual, Arts, Music, Dance, Festival & Conference.
Days
For those people flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ~ the drive up Interstate 17 (I-17) to Sedona is an easy one; or you can easily take Groome Shuttle from the airport directly into Sedona, it has numerous stops.
Rahelio playing his flute in Sedona
ARROYO PINION HOTEL
3119 W. Highway 89A
Sedona, Arizona 86336
phone: 928.204.1146
Check in: 2022
Check out: 2022
Rooms available: queen doubles
$$$ Rates vary on a p/week day, weekend night, and/or season rate
Information
Information
Nicole Nez
Dine' / Navajo
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
"Urban Native Princess"
Dakota
Honored Native
5th Generation
If you happen to have questions, over & above all of the previous information provided, please write to me at the
below e-mail address:
SEDONA,
ARIZONA
Venue
Spiritual & Ancestral
Host
The easiest way to get to the greater Sedona, Arizona area ~ where the Conference is taking place in Camp Verde ~ is to take I-17 north from Phoenix, or I-17 south from Flagstaff, and take the exit for "Middle Verde Road" and/or "Cliff Castle Casino". At the exit, head east on Middle Verde Road [AWAY from "Cliff Castle Casino"]. Continue on Middle Verde Road until you see the sign for the "Yavapai-Apache Nation" -and- "Jackpot Ranch". Take a left at that sign. Drive a short distance and you will see the next sign for Yavapai-Apache Nation" -and- Jackpot Ranch. Take a right at that sign, drive about 3-4 minutes, you will arrive at Jackpot Ranch.
Will be held at Jackpot Ranch in greater Sedona, in Camp Verde, AZ, on private ancestral Yavapai-Apache land, right next to the Yavapai-Apache Nation. It is a lush, green beautiful property with many trees... a very natural setting. You will find the address and driving directions directly below.
Airport Shuttle to Cottonwood & Sedona
Again, for those people flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ~ and don't want to rent a car, the drive up Interstate 17 (I-17) to Sedona is an easy one. You can easily take Groome Transportation Shuttle from the airport directly into Camp Verde, Cottonwood & Sedona; and, it has numerous stops at the various hotels, motels & resorts. This shuttle has now resumed their active, many times daily shuttle service. To book your round-trip or one way shuttle ride, please go to:
928.350.8466
**note: Groome Transporation is now already accepting bookings for shuttle service to Camp Verde, Cottonwood & Sedona, AZ. Though they prefer you book directly with them on-line at their web site ~ you can speak with a REAL PERSON ~ to do the same thing, a person who is located in their office.
Their telephone:
This special event, this year's Gathering of Nations, which is a full spectrum, Festival & Conference, is planned to be held in a very secluded, private part of greater Sedona, in Camp Verde, AZ, on sacred ancestral Yavapai-Apache land.
Location
GROOME
transportation
RV Parks, Campgrounds
I'm going to provide two (2) great choices in terms of RV Parks that are busy, open and offering great amenities. They are both great, up-scale, RV parks; and, both are located in Camp Verde, close to the conference venue "Jackpot Ranch". The first one is: DISTANT DRUMS RV RESORT. This resort is rated as: "Arizona's Best RV Part for 2022". It's located on - West Middle Verde Road - very, very close - just minutes to the conference venue. It has a total of 158 RV spots/campsites with full hook-ups.
The other is a brand new, modern, contemporary, award winning facility, it won the Top Arizona RV Park Award in 2019. This place is called: VERDE RANCH RV RESORT. It is a BIG facility has 399 full hookup RV sites/campsites with 50 amp service and 16 furnished vacation rental cabins/cottages, including studio, one- and two- bedroom "glamping" options.
Both RV parks have limited remaining capacity, as all of the month of October is considered "high season" as the temperatures come down to a nice , temperate, dry mid-80s in the high desert area of Sedona, Cottonwood, Cornville and Camp Verde, Arizona.
When you call either place make sure to provide the information that you are an attendee of my conference, and give them this code: "2022 Wopila Conference". As with the above hotels, these RV Parks are recommendations & suggestions.
DISTANT DRUMS RV RESORT
583 West Middle Verde Road
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
928.554.8000
* This RV Park has 158 large sites
** This RV Park can handle up to 50' RVs.
Verde Ranch RV Resort
1105 N. Dreamcatcher Dr.
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
928.567.7126
* Ask for Allisa Chapman
** RV Park, Cabins & "Glamping".
*** This RV Park has ample spots for extra large RVs with easy pull through capabilities. It is a Luxury Resort full of amenities and 75 feet pull-through sites.
** For both RV Parks, should you wish to book a reservation, again, the month of October is definitely part of the high season in the Sedona/Cottonwood/Camp Verde (Valley) area, therefore, I recommend you do so... as soon as possible. **
** The below three (3) are very nice, exquisite, well kept, very clean, higher end, boutique overnight stay facilities in Sedona, one is in Cottonwood. I've made them available to Attendees, Speakers & Musicians for other events before... with great feedback & reviews.**
Sedona Real Inn & Suites
95 Arroyo Pinon Drive
Sedona, Arizona 86336
phone: 928.282.1414
Check in: 2022
Check out: 2022
Rooms available: queen doubles
Rates, $$$, vary on a p/week day, week-end night, and/or season rate
HOTEL
** call and speak with a reservation person**
Inn & Suites
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BEST WESTERN COTTONWOOD INN
993 S. Main Street
Cottonwood, Arizona 86326
phone: 928.634.5575
Check in: 2022
Check out: 2022
Rooms available: queen doubles
$$ Rates: vary
on a daily, weekend & per season basis
Information
Note: for those of you who prefer the more quiet pace & energy of Cottonwood, and also, far less pricey, with only
a 24 minute drive up 89A to Sedona; below,
the Best Western is a wonderful alternative
with really good people on staff;
& it's located in the center of al-
most everything in Cottonwood.
~ For the best service, I highly recommend you contact, you personally call, telephone, the hotel. They are aware of your conference "Attendee" status, and of your discount room rate, and are happy to serve & help you. ~
~ these photos reflect an accurate visual representation of the land on which this 2022 Gathering will be held. ~
Saturday, October 8, 2022
1:30PM - 9:PM
Native Musical
Alchemist,
Cosmic Healer,
Galactic Mystic
Cosmic/Cherokee
StandswithBear
Yuwipi Chief &
Maritza Valdiosra
Guest Speaker,
Teacher of Ancestral Ways
Yavapai-Apache
Honored Native
Guest Artist,
Directions
On sacred ancestral Yavapai-Apache land
in Camp Verde, AZ
Live Music & Arts
Events Producer
Mato Wastecaka Cantetanka
"Greatheart Charming Bear"
playing: "Wopila. Great Thanks Great Joy" ~ by
Mato Wastecaka Cantetanka of the Dakote Oyate'
NATIVE INSPIRED & LEAD
Dakota, Sundance Chief & Yuwipi Chief, "Moves Like Thunder "
Nicole Nez
Highly
Knowledgeable
re: A brief set of comments about 2020-2021 for me; and below, this very moment of extreme challenges we as a society are experiencing here in the U.S... and around the globe.
"Wopila. A Special Gathering of Spiritual Friends & Family Conference"
inspired -
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Festival & Conference
Gordon Lewis
James White Wakute'
Feather, Gourd, Eagle & Hoop Dancer,
Friday, October 7, 2022
9:00AM - 8:PM+
Humsokatasah
"Bright Star"
Photos from ~ 2020 Wopila Gathering, 2018 The Great Awakening Conference, 2017 Autumnal Equinox Celebration and more.
Sundance Chief
"Moves Like Thunder"
to Camp Verde -and-
the Sedona, Arizona area.
10:00AM - 6:PM
Ron Juan
Honored Native
Guest Leader,
Yavapai-Apache Nation
Quecahn
Feather &
Bird Singers
Some of the singers from our 2018 event
Apache / In-de'
Honored Native
Ga'an, Mountain Spirit
"Crown Dancers"
Five (5) Male Sprit Dancers, one is 'the Clown' Dancer
2022 WOPILA GATHERING OF NATIONS ~
promotional video below:
2022 WOPILA. GATHERING OF NATIONS ~ promotional video below:
Presenters: Chief Henry Red Cloud [Lakota], Gordon Lewis [Yavapai-Apache], Chairman Robert Soto [Lipan Apache], Sundance & Yuwipi Chief, Jim White Wakute' ("Moves Like Thunder") [Dakota], Uqualla [Havasupi], Sam Anderson [Navajo/Diné], Beulah Nahwegahbow [Objibwe], Garrett Duncan [Navajo/Dine'] James Bilagody [Navajo/Diné] & Lorrie Lawrence [Cherokee & Osagé] of the Navajo documentary movie "HOZHO ~ THE BEAUTY WAY", Nicole Nez [Navajo/Diné], the famous throughout Indian Pow Wow country, five (5) male Ga'an, Spirit, Mountain "Crown Dancers" from various [Apache] tribes, Ron Juan [Quechan] & the Middle Verde Yavapai-Apache "Feather Singers" he will bring with him], StandswithBear [Cherokee], Arvel Bird [Piute & Celtic], Brothers Adam & Izzy [Haudenosaunee & Washoe] and many more.....
Objibwe
Honored Native
Star Nation Elder,
Cultural Teacher
Beulah Nahwegahbow
2013 Sedona Film Productions documentary
movie ~ "HOZHO ~
THE BEAUTY WAY"
celebrating all that is in
nature is beautiful in Navajo life, peace, balance, beauty, harmony.
[click on below film graphic, or Vimeo link, to watch the "HOZHO ~THE BEAUTY WAY" movie trailer]
Lorrie Lawrence
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
CEO, Sedona Wellness
& Pagosa Wellness
Media Producer,
Live Event Producer
James Bilagody
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
Independent Performer,
Singer, Songwriter and Educator
The Feather & Bird Singers & Ron
"HOZHO ~ THE BEAUTY WAY"
Guest Speaker,
**You will also find many more
boutique Motel, Lodge, Inn,
& B&B options three-quarters
down the overall
"Ticket" page.**
Practitioner
and Educator
Cherokee, Osage
Dine' / Navajo
The end of the year 2020 included my, and our family's, loss of our Mom, "Peg". At 89 years old she joined Dad passing on into the next dimension of life. This of course then included everything that can happen to a family once it loses its last, older adult parent... which included selling our family home of 60 years in late 2021. This was certainly a 'trying' and emotionally challenging moment not only for me... but also for everyone in our family. Know that all your thoughts & prayers were greatly appreciated.
Add to this, that the first four (4) months of this year, 2022, I was dealing with various post "Photon Light Therapy" treatment, healing aspects of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma that decided to show up in only one spot on the left side of my neck, thankfully nowhere else in my body. Lets just say from the end of 2020 through just recently this year... this has been a period of the greatest personal challenges, and transition, in my life... since my high school & college years. And so.....
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
Cultural &
Spiritual
Teacher
Navajo/Dine'
Sam Anderson
2022
Festival & Conference
With my decision last week to organize, plan, promote & hold this year's ~ 2022 WOPILA GATHERING OF NATIONS event... I'm invigorated as to what this new year will bring.
WOPILA. GATHERING of NATIONS ~
Wisdom Teacher,
Hopi
Wakiyaniipiciye
Keynote,
Guest Speaker,
Founder & Educator,
Executive Director of
White Mtn. Apache
Sundancer
& Sacred Pipe holder
Educator,
'Itsa' / Tashina
Chiricahua Apache
Medicine Woman, Sacred Pipe carrier
Annette Moody
We Celebrate & Honor
the Life of Zuni Nation, Star Elder
Clifford Mahooty
Zuni
Our friend Clifford ~ passed over in: January 2022
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
greater ~
JACKPOT RANCH
[It's prior name was: "Medicine Man Ranch" ]
Garrett Duncan
Navajo/Dine'
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
Cosmic, Star Ambassador
Owned & Operated by the Yavapai-Apache Nation
* Three (3) 70' deep, back-in RV spots are available [w full hook-ups],
and complete restrooms with showers are included. Only: $45 p/night.
** Tent Camping for 50-75 sites, is available right by the Verde River.
This includes fresh water; and, complete restrooms with showers.
Only: $30. p/night
*** To reserve & secure your RV and/or Camping/Tenting Spot ~
[Advance reservation & PAYMENT for camping spots is required]
Eagle Dancer
Honored
Guest Speaker,
Ecologist,
Educator,
Originator of Clean, Sustainable
Crop Development
Adam & Izzy
Honored Native
Guest Speakers,
to Sacred Ancestral & Spiritual sites,
Teachers, Musicians
Global Explorers
Haudenosaunee / Iroquois Confederacy, Oneida & Washoe
Shams Teh
Brothers ~ Adam & Izzy
2025 Reservation Loop Rd.
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
PLEASE DIRECTLY TEXT AMY at:
928.300.5490
new e-mail address:
new e-mail address:
** Children age 14+ under attend FREE **
October 7-9, 2022
Click below for 2022 WOPILA Schedule of Activities
~ go 1/2 down this page for the complete WOPILA. GATHERING OF NATIONS Conference details ~
Tolec
Times
Honored Native
Guest Speaker,
Spiritual Emissary
& Cultural Guardian
Uqualla
Zinkana Wakiyan Waste Win
Spiritual Teacher,
of the ways
of the 13 Grandmothers
