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THE HEART & MIND FESTIVAL: THE SACRED WOMAN


  • The Church of Saint Paul & Saint Andrew 263 West 86th Street New York, NY, 10024 United States (map)
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The Heart and Mind Festival is honored to present The Sacred Woman, a special event to celebrate the Summer Solstice and the beauty and wisdom of the Divine Feminine. Join us as we explore the sacred woman through different global traditions with elders, teachers, indigenous wisdom keepers, artists, philosophers, and freethinkers from around the globe.

Featuring:

  • Chief Arvol Looking Horse and Paula Looking Horse

  • Maestro Domingo Dias Porta and Maria Guadalupe Abundis de Dias

  • Maestro Manual Rufino

  • Joanne Shenandoah

  • Alex and Allyson Grey

  • Pua Case

  • Rabbi Yom Tov Glasser

  • Tata Pedro Cruz and Nana Marina Cruz

  • Melanie Stoneman and Mary Ann Bear Heels

  • Kumu Hula Ali'i Kahuna Nui Ehulani 

  • José de Lima Kaxinawá Leopardo and Yawa Bane of the Hunikuin

  • Tito La Rosa

  • More to be announced!

Through an interactive experience that will include sacred rituals, concerts, meditations, lectures, and panel discussions, attendees will learn about the presenters’ visions, wisdom, and ways of life. Join us in celebrating the Sacred Woman.

Co-presented with The Heart & Mind Festival, The Sacred Arts Research Foundation, Movement of the American Indian Solar Culture (MAISC), Acción por la Unidad Mundial, and the Universal Initiatic College.

This event is by donation; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Secure your place by going to the festival’s website & clicking HERE

If you are unable to attend and would like to make a tax-deductible donation to support the event, you may do so by going to the festival’s site by clicking HERE.

We thank you for your support!

SCHEDULE

***Please note that the schedule is subject to change***

Friday | June 14th

4:00 PM Doors Open

4:30 PM Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony with elders and representatives of the 6 Nations, Mohawk, Haudenosaunee, Sioux Nation Cheyenne River, Dakota Black Hills, Initiatic Tradition Venezuela, Aztec Tradition Mexico, Taino Tradition Dominican Republic, Wolf Clan Oneida Nation, Mayan Tz’utujil Guatemaya, Visionary Art Tradition USA, Sicangu Lakota South Dakota, Hawai’i, Huni Kuin & Kaxinawa Brazil, Jewish Tradition Israel, Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, African Tradition, Quechua Tradition Andes Peru offering a prayer and invocation to the Sacred Woman.

5:00 PM Deepak Chopra

5:35 PM The Sacred Woman Film

5:50 PM Kontiwennenhawi, Theresa Bear Fox & Sisters

6:15 PM Rabbi Yom Tov

6:50 PM Dinner Break 

7:20 PM Alex & Allyson Grey

8:05 PM Joanne Shenandoah

8:50 PM Pualani Case 

9:35 PM Kevin Nathaniel

***Please note that the schedule is subject to change***

Saturday | June 15th

10:30 AM Doors Open

11:05 AM Lama Aria Drolma

11:40 AM Sister Vivian & Don Papson 

12:20 PM MaryAnn Bear Heels & Melaine Stoneman

1:10 PM Lunch & Market

1:45 PM Tata Pedro & Nana Marina Cruz

2:40 PM Yawa Bane & Yube Huni Kuin

3:30 PM Kuma Hula Ali’i Kahuna Nui Eluhani 

4:15 PM Market Break

4:50 PM Kevin Nathaniel

5:15 PM Maestro Domingo Dias Porta & Sister Maria Guadalupe Abundis

6:00 PM Break & Announcements

6:20 PM Kontiwennenhawi, Theresa Bear Fox & Sisters

7:00 PM Chief Arvol Looking Horse & Paula Looking Horse

8:20 PM Awards

8:35 PM Break & Announcements

9:00 PM Tito La Rosa

9:45 PM Closing 

*** Please note that the schedule is subject to change ***

Co-presented with Golden Drum, The Sacred Arts Research Foundation (SARF), Movement of the American Indian Solar Culture (MAISC), Acción por la Unidad Mundial, and the New York City Chapter of the Universal Initiatic College.

If you are unable to attend and would like to make a tax-deductible donation to support the event, you may do so by clicking the donate button below. We thank you for your support!