{"id":4252,"date":"2025-04-28T23:46:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T21:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/?page_id=4252"},"modified":"2025-04-28T23:53:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T21:53:26","slug":"tha-wiyaka-wakan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/fr\/tha-wiyaka-wakan\/","title":{"rendered":"Tha Wiyaka Wakan"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"98\" src=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AKH_Akhamani_Logo_Horizontal_F_2Color-e1601557524479.png\" alt=\"Akhamani\" class=\"wp-image-759\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"gutenslider-ra63ok448\" class=\"wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslider gs-frontend content-change alignnone arrow-style-1 arrow-position-sides arrow-mb-none arrows-lg arrows-md arrows-sm dot-style-1 dots-lg dots-md dots-sm dot-position-bottom is-position-center-center mb-none wrap-auto-height\" data-parallax-direction=\"down\" data-parallax-amount=\"1.3\" data-lg-transition=\"lg-slide\" data-hash=\"\" ><div class=\"eedee-swiper-outer\" style=\"--gutenslider-min-height: 50vh;--gutenslider-arrow-size: 30px;--gutenslider-dot-size: 25px;--gutenslider-arrow-color: #ffffff;--gutenslider-dot-color: #ffffff;--gutenslider-padding-y-mobile: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-mobile: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-tablet: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-tablet: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-desktop: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-desktop: 40px;--gutenslider-bg-image: url();--gutenslider-min-height-md: 50vh;--gutenslider-min-height-sm: 50vh;--gutenslider-padding-x: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-md: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-sm: 20px;--gutenslider-padding-y: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-md: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-sm: 20px;--gutenslider-arrow-size-md: 30px;--gutenslider-arrow-size-sm: 30px;--gutenslider-dot-size-md: 25px;--gutenslider-dot-size-sm: 25px;--gutenslider-arrow-bg-color: transparent;--gutenslider-arrow-hover-color: #eeeeee;--gutenslider-arrow-bg-hover-color: transparent;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset-md: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset-sm: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset-md: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-spacing: 0px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset: 10px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset-md: 10px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset-sm: 10px;--gutenslider-margin-x: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-x-md: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-x-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y-md: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-divider-top: 60px;--gutenslider-divider-bottom: 60px;--gutenslider-lightgallery-bg: #ffffff;--gutenslider-lightgallery-font: #000000;--gs-first-pos: 56.99999999999999% 30%;--gs-gap-vertical: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );--gs-gap-horizontal: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );\"><div class=\"gutenslider-divider-top\" style=\"color:#fff;\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper\" data-settings='{\"autoplay\":{\"delay\":3000,\"pauseOnMouseEnter\":true,\"disableOnInteraction\":false},\"speed\":700,\"direction\":\"horizontal\",\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"loop\":true,\"centeredSlides\":true,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"effect\":\"slide\",\"coverflowEffect\":{\"rotate\":30,\"slideShadows\":false,\"depth\":100,\"stretch\":50,\"modifier\":1},\"fadeEffect\":{\"crossFade\":true},\"zoom\":\"\",\"navigation\":{\"nextEl\":\"#gutenslider-ra63ok448 .eedee-gutenslider-next\",\"prevEl\":\"#gutenslider-ra63ok448 .eedee-gutenslider-prev\"},\"pagination\":{\"type\":\"bullets\",\"clickable\":true,\"dynamicBullets\":false,\"el\":\"#gutenslider-ra63ok448 .eedee-gutenslider-pagination\"},\"pauseOnHover\":\"1\",\"watchSlidesProgress\":true,\"watchSlidesVisibility\":true,\"settingsMd\":{\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"loop\":true},\"settingsLg\":{\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"loop\":true},\"hasLg\":false,\"hasLgCounter\":true,\"isFullScreen\":false,\"arrowsFollowMouse\":false,\"lgTitle\":\"none\",\"lgCaption\":\"none\",\"lgThumbnails\":true,\"lgZoomEnabled\":false,\"keyboard\":{\"keyboard\":{\"enabled\":true,\"onlyInViewport\":true}},\"hashNavigation\":false,\"dividers\":false}'><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslide is-position-top-center ed-bg-image\" style=\"--ed-vw:236;--ed-vh:300;\" data-hash=\"\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div bg-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"917\" class=\"wp-image-160\" src=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/tha_profile_image.jpeg\" alt=\"akhamani-ancestral-wisdom-keeper\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; 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I cannot share anything that I haven&#8217;t experienced or share anything I do not know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have traveled to a lot of places and witnessed different things.<br>I have traveled to a lot of places and met beautiful people.<br>I have traveled to a lot of beautiful places and took photos.&nbsp;<br>I share beautiful moments in nature, in all of the seasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know who I am, holding my roots and stories that were shared with me from my grandparents, parents, and close relatives. There are also things I wish not to share and keep them to myself. But mostly, I share a lot of stories, visions, and songs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I care about a lot of people<br>I&#8217;m patient with a lot of people<br>I hope that what I share brings you peace in some form.&nbsp;<br>I am above no one.<br>I am below no one.<br>I am human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is just my life&#8230;. Into the Beautiful Light of Dawn I am in newness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a ceremonial man, I take care of weddings, birthdays, memorials, prayer for education, giving thanks, healings, and several other ancestral ceremonies. In service, I have traveled to Europe, Australia, Mexico, Canada, Yukon, Hawaii, and throughout the US; Answering the call for spiritual healing and unity. To organize a ceremonial service with me please inquire here <a href=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/fr\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"59\">Contact<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Firefighter Paramedic, I have served a lot of people and in many places.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the ways of the Din\u00e9 I create many ancestral objects. Often, the things that I create take long hours of attentive and careful work.<br>Below you will discover some of my traditional and uniquely handcrafted artwork. <br>You can hover over an image for more information. If you are interested in purchasing, or would like to inquire about my art and ceremonial objects, please contact me on <a href=\"mailto:info@akhamani.org\" title=\"to:info@akhamani.org\">info@akhamani.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-4224 .fg-image { width: 230px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-4224 { --fg-gutter: 15px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foogallery fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-light fg-border-thin fg-shadow-small fg-shadow-inset-small fg-loading-trail fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-eye fg-c-c\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-4224\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" data-foogallery-lightbox=\"{&quot;thumbs&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;thumbsCaptions&quot;:true,&quot;thumbsBestFit&quot;:false,&quot;thumbsSmall&quot;:false,&quot;thumbsCaptionsAlign&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;info&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;infoVisible&quot;:true,&quot;infoOverlay&quot;:true,&quot;infoAlign&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;hoverButtons&quot;:false,&quot;fitMedia&quot;:false,&quot;noScrollbars&quot;:true,&quot;preserveButtonSpace&quot;:true,&quot;buttons&quot;:{&quot;fullscreen&quot;:true,&quot;info&quot;:true,&quot;thumbs&quot;:false},&quot;video&quot;:{&quot;autoPlay&quot;:true}}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/paypal.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"4257\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paypal\" width=\"230\" height=\"320\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/paypal\/975230934.jpeg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/paypal\/4059356849.jpeg 3x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22230%22%20height%3D%22320%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20230%20320%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tipi_lamp_cropped.jpeg\" data-caption-desc=\"$150 plus shipping &amp;amp; handling\" data-caption-title=\"Tipi Lamp\" data-attachment-id=\"4232\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tipi lamp\" width=\"230\" height=\"320\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/tipi_lamp_cropped\/1103292179.jpeg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22230%22%20height%3D%22320%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20230%20320%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Tipi Lamp<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">$150 \r\nplus shipping &amp; handling<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/necklace1.jpeg\" data-caption-title=\"Necklace 1\/2\/3\" data-caption-desc=\"Pink and red coral, abalone, pearl, obsidian and tortoise. Shorter one with pendant is 13 1\/2&quot; and 1&quot; pendant. The other two are 14&quot; and 14 1\/2&quot;\" data-attachment-id=\"4226\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Necklace123\" title=\"Contact us for price\" width=\"230\" height=\"320\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace1\/2605748364.jpeg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace1\/2260000870.jpeg 3x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22230%22%20height%3D%22320%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20230%20320%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Necklace 1\/2\/3<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Pink and red coral, abalone, pearl, obsidian and tortoise. \r\nShorter one with pendant is 13 1\/2\" and 1\" pendant. \r\nThe other two are 14\" and 14 1\/2\"<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/necklace2.jpeg\" data-caption-title=\"Necklace 4\/5\" data-caption-desc=\"These are pearls and abalone. 14&quot; on the long one with 1&quot; of abalone pendant. The other one is 12 1\/4&quot; with 1\/2&quot; Opal.\" data-attachment-id=\"4227\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Necklace45\" title=\"Contact us for price\" width=\"230\" height=\"320\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace2\/36968970.jpeg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace2\/533752544.jpeg 3x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22230%22%20height%3D%22320%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20230%20320%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Necklace 4\/5<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">These are pearls and abalone. \r\n14\" on the long one with 1\" of abalone pendant. \r\nThe other one is 12 1\/4\" with 1\/2\" Opal.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/necklace3.jpeg\" data-caption-desc=\"Obsidian, mother of pearl and turquoise. It is 13&quot;.Not available anymore.\" data-caption-title=\"Necklace 6\" data-attachment-id=\"4228\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Necklace6\" width=\"230\" height=\"320\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace3\/3324747997.jpeg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace3\/3687829559.jpeg 3x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22230%22%20height%3D%22320%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20230%20320%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Necklace 6<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Obsidian, mother of pearl and turquoise. It is 13\".\r\nNot available anymore.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/necklace4.jpeg\" data-caption-title=\"Necklace 7\" data-caption-desc=\"Turquoise and abalone. 14 1\/2 &quot;\" data-attachment-id=\"4229\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Necklace7\" title=\"Contact us for price\" width=\"230\" height=\"320\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace4\/44268375.jpeg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace4\/524749757.jpeg 3x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22230%22%20height%3D%22320%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20230%20320%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Necklace 7<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Turquoise and abalone. 14 1\/2 \"<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/necklace5.jpeg\" data-caption-title=\"Necklace 8\/9\/10\" data-caption-desc=\"Red coral necklaces. Long one with turquoise is 14&quot;. The other two are 13&quot;.\" data-attachment-id=\"4230\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Necklace8910\" title=\"Contact us for price\" width=\"230\" height=\"320\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace5\/1566474516.jpeg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace5\/1085993470.jpeg 3x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22230%22%20height%3D%22320%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20230%20320%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Necklace 8\/9\/10<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Red coral necklaces. Long one with turquoise is 14\". \r\nThe other two are 13\".<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/necklace6.jpeg\" data-caption-title=\"Necklace 11\/12\" data-caption-desc=\"Contact us for price\" data-attachment-id=\"4231\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Necklace1112\" title=\"Contact us for price\" width=\"230\" height=\"320\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace6\/3292138386.jpeg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/04\/necklace6\/3655236472.jpeg 3x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22230%22%20height%3D%22320%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20230%20320%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Necklace 11\/12<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Contact us for price<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am the last in my lineage to carry the stories of my people, the Din\u00e9. Through singing, drumming, and flute melodies I transmit the essence of the teachings of my ancestors. If you are interested in hearing my songs and purchasing them, you can access them here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/patrickgordon.bandcamp.com\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\">patrickgordon.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"gutenslider-3k66kyu7q\" class=\"wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslider gs-frontend content-change alignnone arrow-style-1 arrow-position-sides arrow-mb-none arrows-lg arrows-md arrows-sm dot-style-1 dots-lg dots-md dots-sm dot-position-bottom is-position-center-center mb-none wrap-auto-height\" data-parallax-direction=\"down\" data-parallax-amount=\"1.3\" data-lg-transition=\"lg-slide\" data-hash=\"\" ><div class=\"eedee-swiper-outer\" style=\"--gutenslider-min-height: 50vh;--gutenslider-arrow-size: 30px;--gutenslider-dot-size: 25px;--gutenslider-arrow-color: #ffffff;--gutenslider-dot-color: #ffffff;--gutenslider-padding-y-mobile: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-mobile: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-tablet: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-tablet: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-desktop: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-desktop: 40px;--gutenslider-bg-image: url();--gutenslider-min-height-md: 50vh;--gutenslider-min-height-sm: 50vh;--gutenslider-padding-x: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-md: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-sm: 20px;--gutenslider-padding-y: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-md: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-sm: 20px;--gutenslider-arrow-size-md: 30px;--gutenslider-arrow-size-sm: 30px;--gutenslider-dot-size-md: 25px;--gutenslider-dot-size-sm: 25px;--gutenslider-arrow-bg-color: transparent;--gutenslider-arrow-hover-color: #eeeeee;--gutenslider-arrow-bg-hover-color: transparent;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset-md: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset-sm: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset-md: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-spacing: 0px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset: 10px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset-md: 10px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset-sm: 10px;--gutenslider-margin-x: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-x-md: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-x-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y-md: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-divider-top: 60px;--gutenslider-divider-bottom: 60px;--gutenslider-lightgallery-bg: #ffffff;--gutenslider-lightgallery-font: #000000;--gs-first-pos: 50% 50%;--gs-gap-vertical: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );--gs-gap-horizontal: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );\"><div class=\"gutenslider-divider-top\" style=\"color:#fff;\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper\" data-settings='{\"autoplay\":{\"delay\":3000,\"pauseOnMouseEnter\":true,\"disableOnInteraction\":false},\"speed\":700,\"direction\":\"horizontal\",\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"loop\":true,\"centeredSlides\":true,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"effect\":\"slide\",\"coverflowEffect\":{\"rotate\":30,\"slideShadows\":false,\"depth\":100,\"stretch\":50,\"modifier\":1},\"fadeEffect\":{\"crossFade\":true},\"zoom\":\"\",\"navigation\":{\"nextEl\":\"#gutenslider-3k66kyu7q .eedee-gutenslider-next\",\"prevEl\":\"#gutenslider-3k66kyu7q .eedee-gutenslider-prev\"},\"pagination\":{\"type\":\"bullets\",\"clickable\":true,\"dynamicBullets\":false,\"el\":\"#gutenslider-3k66kyu7q .eedee-gutenslider-pagination\"},\"pauseOnHover\":\"1\",\"watchSlidesProgress\":true,\"watchSlidesVisibility\":true,\"settingsMd\":{\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"loop\":true},\"settingsLg\":{\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"loop\":true},\"hasLg\":false,\"hasLgCounter\":true,\"isFullScreen\":false,\"arrowsFollowMouse\":false,\"lgTitle\":\"none\",\"lgCaption\":\"none\",\"lgThumbnails\":true,\"lgZoomEnabled\":false,\"keyboard\":{\"keyboard\":{\"enabled\":true,\"onlyInViewport\":true}},\"hashNavigation\":false,\"dividers\":false}'><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslide wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslide vertical-align-center is-position-center-center ed-bg-image\" style=\"--ed-vw:300;--ed-vh:169;\" data-hash=\"\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div bg-image\"><img class=\"wp-image-1145\" src=\"https:\/\/akhamani.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/24173785_1938572582825494_5491389019526860774_o.jpg\" alt=\"24173785_1938572582825494_5491389019526860774_o\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; 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The intention is to voice the ancient wisdom of my ancestors who, through their stories and practices, have left us instructions to help us experience a loving, joyful, healthy, compassionate, and respectful life; In connection and in unity with all of creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Spirit of the Drum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is said that when Creator was giving a place for all the spirits to dwell who would be taking part in the inhabitance of Mother Earth, there came a sound, a loud BOOM, from off in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Creator listened, the sound kept coming closer and closer until finally it was right in front of Creator. &#8220;Who are you?&#8221; asked Creator. &#8220;I am the spirit of the drum&#8221; was the reply. &#8220;I have come here to ask you to allow me to take part in this wonderful thing.&#8221; &#8220;How will you take part?&#8221; Creator questioned. &#8220;I would like to accompany the singing of the people. When they sing from their hearts, I will too sing as though I was the heartbeat of Mother Earth. In that way, all creation will sing in harmony.&#8221; Creator granted the request, and from then on, the drum accompanied the people&#8217;s voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout all of the indigenous peoples of the world, the drum is the center of all songs. It is the catalyst for the spirit of the songs to rise up to the Creator so that the prayers in those songs reach where they were meant to go. At all times, the sound of the drum brings completeness, awe, excitement, solemnity, strength, courage, and fulfillment to the songs. It is Mother&#8217;s heartbeat giving her approval to those living upon her. It draws the eagle to it, who carries the message to Creator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Dons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vous pouvez apporter une aide directe aux communaut\u00e9s ancestrales et aux populations vuln\u00e9rables du monde entier en faisant un don. Tous les dons sont pris en compte\u00a0<strong>des d\u00e9ductions fiscales pour les \u0153uvres de bienfaisance dans tous les pays europ\u00e9ens, aux \u00c9tats-Unis et dans d'autres parties du monde.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quand vous soutenez Akhamani, vous contribuez \u00e0 aider des populations, des cultures, des savoirs et des lieux qui tendent \u00e0 dispara\u00eetre, et vous cr\u00e9ez un v\u00e9ritable lien qui transcende les fronti\u00e8res. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veuillez indiquer le montant de votre don ci-dessous et laissez-nous une note pour nous informer du projet auquel votre don est destin\u00e9. 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