Alaska Council Gathering: Anchorage, May 18-21, 2011
Healing the Spirit from the Light Within
Join Us for the Ninth Gathering of the International Council of
Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers
May 18 -21, 2011 - Anchorage, Alaska
The 13 Grandmothers travel once again from the four corners of the world, calling upon the love and light of the Creator for the healing of the Earth and all beings. Join us for the Grandmothers’ 9th Council Gathering, as we honor our beloved and cherished Grandmother Rita Pitka Blumenstein and her Yup’ik people in majestic Alaska.
“Healing is truth, sickness is hiding, it splits life. Creation is selfless. Selfish possession kills it.” -- Rita Pitka Blumenstein
"Grandmother Rita’s psychic eagle-eye pierces the darkness, revealing Spirit’s euphoric light. With the medicine of both baby and elder, she is kissing each of us, and we remember who we really are. We are babies again, pure and sweet; Creator’s precious ones”
– Anonymous
Program
In the Civic Center, the Grandmothers will circle around their Council table to offer their ancient wisdom, stories, prophecies insights and dreams. As in each of their Councils, they honor the children, the local tribal elders and special guests. Three times daily at the sacred fire in the park, they will gather to offer prayers. For the ninth time, their fire of peace will burn for seven days and nights.
Wednesday, May 18th 12:00pm-3:00pm Registration
4:00pm Opening Council Fire, Welcoming Ceremony
Thursday, May 19th 9:00am- 5:00pm (lunch included)
Friday, May 20th 9:00am- 5:00pm (lunch included)
Saturday, May 21 9:00am- 4:00pm Closing Fire (lunch included)
Often the Grandmothers teachings come from a guidance that is immediate and spontaneous. Although each session will have a theme, their reverence for the moment will show the way for all of us. Grandmother Rita has invoked, “Healing the spirit from the light within.” We follow her guidance for the fulfillment of that prayer.
Location
Public Council
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
600 West Seventh Street from "F" to "G" streets
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2247
Sacred Fire Prayers
Delaney Park Strip
Between 9th and 10th Streets, from "E" to "I'
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Registration Fees
As an offering to bring our beloved Grandmothers together for their 9th Council Gathering, we ask that each participant contribute $360 in registration fees. This includes three lunches at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center.
$160 non-refundable deposit reserves your space at the gathering.
The remaining $200 balance is due by April 15th. As a courtesy to our organizers, please register no later than March 31st.Click here to Register online now!
To register by mail, send a check to: Center for Sacred Studies- P.O. Box 745 Sonora, California 95370
Reduced rates are available for local indigenous peoples.
The prayers at the Delaney Park Strip are free of charge and open to everyone.
For questions, contact our registrar Rebecca Rodriguez at rebeccarodriguez333@yahoo.com
Food & Lodging
Food
Lunch is included with the $360 contribution for all participants at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, on Thursday May 19th, Friday May 20th, and Saturday May 21st.
Hotels
For hotel and convention center locations, see the Map of Anchorage with Hotel and Convention Center placement.
We have secured rooms in a number of hotels for amazingly low cost for Alaska. They allow for as many as four per room at the same rate. Please reserve no later than March 27th or these special rates will no longer apply.
The Hotel Captain Cook
939 West Fifth Avenue, Anchorage Alaska 99501Phone: 1-800-843-1950
Room Block Code: Those interested in booking on line need to select their desired dates and then select the drop down "enter special codes." Your group special code is "grand13".
Captain Cook on-line Grandmothers Council Group Registration Page
500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage Alaska 99501
Phone: 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-4458667)
Room Block Code: “GRAMA” and ”Grandmothers Council”
Hilton on-line Grandmothers Council Group Registration Page
820 West Seventh Avenue, Anchorage Alaska 99501
Phone: 1-800-228-9290
Room Block Code: “ICIICIA” and “Grandmothers Council”
Marriott on-line Grandmothers Council Group Registration Page
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa
401 East Sixth Avenue, Anchorage Alaska 99501
Phone: 1-800-478-8700
Room Block Code: “International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers' group rate”
Sheraton on-line Grandmothers Council Group Registration Page
Don't miss out on this opportunity to pray with the Grandmothers and learn from Grandmother Rita Blumenstein, Grandmother Marie Meade, and their friends, relatives, and community.
See you in Alaska!