Danza Azteca Citlaltonac
Indigenous Ceremonial Group
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Non-Profit Organization
Coachella California
Services
Indigenous Talking Circles
TThe purpose of the circle is to create a safe healing space where participants can freely express themselves. Where people can share their feelings, opinions and lived experiences. Rooted in indigenous ceremonial traditions, circles are useful when dealing with pain, struggles and emotional and spiritual trauma. This process helps people gain a sense of trust in each other and helps build healthy relationships and creates a sense of belonging. They also gain an appreciation for points of view other than their own. During the circle time, people are free to respond however they want as long as they follow the guidelines.
Summer Workshops
A series of cultural small workshops designed to welcome participants of all ages. Through the months of June-August at the beautiful Coachella Valley Art Center in down town City of Indio California.
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Poetry Workshops
Intro to Indigenous Medicine
Intro Aztec Dancing
Intro to Drumming
Day of the Dead Ceremony
The Day of the Dead Ceremony is a celebration to remember and honor our loved ones who have passed away. For the Mexica people, the celebration of the Day of the Dead begins in late August and culminates in November.
The ceremony is a way to bring participants .family and friends together as well as an open invitation to the public who wishes to learn and engage in the traditional ceremonial practices of the Anahuac (Mexican-Indigenous people of Southern Mexico)
The ceremony begins with the building of the altar, guests can add artifacts and pictures of their loved ones, followed by the opening of the circle, blessing, traditional dance offering and community dinner.
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Advocacy
Mental Health,Immigrant, Women's Health, MMIW, Advocacy Circles
Women’s March, May Day, Suicide Prevention Events & Resource Fairs.
Toy Drive & Back to School Drive
Every year in July and October, participants, family members, and community members rallied to collect Backpacks, School Suplies, toys and gift cards for individuals 0-17. Donations are given to the community and organizations serving underserved communities in the Coachella Valley.
In the past years, we have collected gifts for over 120 children, participants, and volunteers to organize the distribution, and we offer warm drinks and pastries for all who attend.
