Ancestralization involves a precise series of rituals based on the traditional practices of the Dagara people of West Africa, who are renowned for their indigenous wisdom and deep connection with the Ancestors. These rituals are specially intended to assist the spirits of our departed loved ones to return safely & peacefully to their Ancestral Home. It is held over a period of four consecutive days and three nights. This ritual is exclusively for people of the African Diaspora.

Together in the Spirit of Community, we will:

• Create a safe ritual space that will provide immense assistance to the Ancestors as they continue to make their journey from this world back to the other world.
  
  
• Address the issue of fulfilling our duties toward the dead in the interest of transforming restlessness into rest, discontinuity into continuity, and homelessness into homecoming.
  
  
• Understand how to engage our ancestors in the daily pursuit of our life.

"There is probably no greater service that we as people of the African Diaspora can do for ourselves, our children, our communities and our ancestors than to help the spirits of our Loved Ones return safely and peacefully to their Ancestral home."

~ Malidoma Somé  

Date:
Thursday July 3-Sunday July 6

Location:
Mountain Valley Resort
121 Rocky Mountain Road
Kerhonkson, NY 12446
(formerly Peg Leg Bates)

Fee:
$495 per person Early Bird Registration (before June 7)
$530 per person Late Registration (after June 7)
$165 for Children 12 and under
Cost includes lodging & meals

There are additional items which you will need to acquire on your own. This list will be provided to you upon registration.

Cancellations & Refunds
If after you register you need to cancel your registration, please contact us as soon as possible. $50 of the registration fee is non-refundable. Refunds are only allowed if a request is made prior to June 20, 2008. No refunds are allowed after that date.

Contact: For more information email info@iw4da.org

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