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November 13-15, 2026
Sedona, Arizona
Ancestral Voices Return is a gathering of Indigenous Elders, wisdom keepers, spiritual leaders, keynote speakers, people’s leaders, and community voices coming together in Sedona to listen, remember, and explore how ancestral wisdom can help guide our relationship with one another and Mother Earth.
At a time of profound change, many of the world’s ancestral traditions remind us of principles that have sustained human communities for generations: relationship, responsibility, reciprocity, respect for the Earth, peace, harmony, and care for those yet to come. This gathering creates a space for those voices to be heard.
Over three days, Elders and wisdom keepers will share teachings, prayer, stories, and perspectives rooted in ancestral traditions and the Laws of Origin—principles that speak to humanity’s responsibilities to the Earth, to community, and to future generations.
Sunday, November 8 • 1–4 PM | Humankind Center, Sedona | $22 at the door
MEET THE ELDERS AND WISDOM KEEPERS
Ancestral Voices Return is more than a gathering to listen. As the council unfolds, the conversation will move from ancestral wisdom and teachings into community dialogue, cooperation, and action. Participants will be invited into conversations about peace, sustainability, community needs, and ways of working together across cultures and nations.
The final day opens the circle more fully to people’s leaders, organizations, families, youth, and community members to explore what is needed now—and what we can create together.
The gathering will include keynote teachings and presentations, Councils of Elders and Wisdom Keepers, community dialogue, prayer, and a Saturday evening Fire Ceremony centered on gratitude, reflection, unity, Mother Earth, and future generations.
The intention is not to create one belief system or ask everyone to follow the same path. It is to create a place where distinct ancestral traditions and contemporary community voices can meet with respect—where we can listen to what has been carried forward, recognize what is being asked of us now, and consider what each of us can contribute to the future.
The gathering culminates in a concluding Council of Elders and Wisdom Keepers, bringing together the teachings, conversations, commitments, and guidance that have emerged throughout the weekend.
Ancestral Wisdom • Teachings • Community Dialogue • Cooperation • Action
Remember the Past. Honor the Present. Create the Future.
April 18 - 20, 2026