2022 Spiritual Unity of Tribes Gathering of Eagles
***ANNOUNCING 2022 GATHERING DATES! June 5-9 ***
Photo: The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya at Shambhala Mountain Center, in Northern Colorado where the 2022 Gathering will be held
Dear Gathering Family and Friends:
There will be no Gathering in 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. The next Gathering of Eagles will be held at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Northern Colorado, USA in June 2022.
Here are the 2022 dates for the Gathering of Eagles in Northern Colorado, given to us by Shambhala Mountain Center, our host:
Sunday, June 5th ~ Camp Day
Monday, June 6th ~ Morning Opening Ceremony
Thursday June 9th~ Closing Ceremony
Again, we are encouraged to stay over to Friday morning, June 10th.
Help us fund the 2022 Gathering! Our financial needs are as follows:
• Elder Lodging at Shambhala Mountain Center - $5,000
• Elder Travel - $2,500
• Donation to SMC Kitchen, portable toilets, equipment and other operating expenses, golf cart rental for Elder transport, portable toilets, and permits and fees - $5,000
• Assistance for attendees unable to make donations for their tents and food - $2,500
Total - $15,000
Photo: View from the Great Stupa at Shambhala Mountain Center
Purpose of the Gathering
The purpose of the Gathering of Eagles is to create a four-day ceremony that is open to all. We are a not-for-profit community organization with an all-volunteer staff. Although the Gatherings are rooted in Native American Spirituality, all traditions are welcome and respected. No proselytizing is allowed.
We light a sacred fire on the morning of the first day, and put it to rest on the evening of the fourth day. Activities include Honoring the Elders; Listening to Speakers; Talking Stick Circles; Purification Lodges; Cross-Cultural Teachings; Music and Storytelling; Traditional Singing and Dancing; Youth Activities; and Spiritual Healing for Mother Earth.
Photo: The Sacred Arbor and tipi from a past Gathering, after the ceremonial fire was put out.
While the Gatherings do not presume to be an answer in and of themselves, each is a prototype and hope for the future, creating a loving and unifying atmosphere as standard. The spiritual compassion, tolerance and equality that have been understood by Native peoples for generations are the foundation of the Gatherings. The Gatherings have the feeling of family camp-outs and lasting friendships develop among participants who come from all over the world.
The Gatherings encourage sharing from all who attend, through a prayer, story, song, teaching, etc. Each person is important to the whole and all share around a ceremonial fire.
Elders have been the guiding influence in previous Gatherings and they have instructed that the Grandmothers should speak. The Grandmothers are asked to come forth and once again share their wisdom and knowledge of the ways, language, and philosophies they have learned for the benefit of all Nations of the Human.
The Spiritual Unity of Tribes Gathering of Eagles is an opportunity for the people of all Nations to rediscover how to live on Mother Earth and with All Our Relations.
Unity is our goal. Now is the time.
More information:
The full event website with all information is here:SUT Gathering of Eagles
And here are Videos about the event!
We also have a Facebook Page you may join for more detailed information, stories and updates.
For further information, visit the website to contact the organizers, Mary Ellen and Clay Uptain.
FOR ALL OUR RELATIONS, WE THANK YOU!!!!
Photo: Clay and Mary Ellen Uptain
