Susana Rivera Vázquez, also known as Tlalyolotzin Yolocuautli, meaning “Venerable Heart of the Earth” and “Eagle Heart,” has dedicated her life to preserving the ancestral wisdom, traditions, and healing practices of Indigenous peoples.

As a young woman, she received Lakota teachings from Grandfather Red Crow Westerman of South Dakota. Upon his passing, she inherited sacred ceremonial objects and the responsibility of continuing his mission to unite peoples and preserve the spiritual worldview of the Original Peoples.

Throughout her life, Susana has worked to protect Indigenous cultural heritage, advocate for Indigenous rights, and promote the recognition of traditional medicine as a complement to conventional healthcare.

Her dedication has taken her around the world, representing Mexico at international gatherings of Grandmothers and Grandfathers of Wisdom, including gatherings associated with the United Nations. She has received numerous honors recognizing her contributions to ancestral traditions, traditional medicine, and cultural preservation.

In 2016, she was appointed President of the Council and Parliament of Ancestral Wisdom for the Senate. She has also served on numerous Indigenous councils and organizations dedicated to protecting ancestral knowledge.

Since 2024, Susana has been sharing traditional teachings and ceremonies in China, including the teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman, women's healing practices, and the training of medicine women.

Through her lifelong service, Susana continues to build bridges between cultures, honoring the wisdom of the ancestors while helping preserve these sacred traditions for future generations.