Rarámuri Center
Understanding our past-Dreaming our future
Understanding our past-Dreaming our future
Understanding Our Past-Dreaming Our Future
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The Rarámuri Center
is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1993 to assist with issues of economic development and cultural preservation for the Tarahumára or Rarámuri people of Chihuahua. Our mission grew later to mending the broken circle of indigenous nations of The Greater Southwest.
Native Teachings:
Educating the public at large and our members in particular about traditional native practices, concepts and thought and why understanding these ancient teachings is crucial for human survival is also an important component of what we provide.
Rarámuris:
The Center was named for the Rarámuri people of Chihuahua, Mexico, commonly known as Tarahumaras, whose way of life has scarcely changed over the centuries.
Support an Elder:
The wisdom that an elder may impart is precious and very valuable because it is this knowledge that through the generations has given us an understanding of the universe and our purpose in it.
Today there still exist some traditional teachers that are willing to share some of their knowledge so that the next generation of human beings can chart a good life path.
You can help by giving to support these carriers of ancient wisdom.
Rarámuri Artes
Our Native Arts affiliate. We specialize in Rarámuri Arts and Crafts but also carry a wide assortment of Mexican and U.S. native crafts including basketry, jewelry, pottery, wood carvings.
Support
We are always looking for help with a variety of interesting projects. You can make a difference by making a tax deductible donation. You can be certain that it will be put to good use. We are a small all volunteer group so we apply the majority donated funds to our projects.
is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1993 to assist with issues of economic development and cultural preservation for the Tarahumára or Rarámuri people of Chihuahua. Our mission grew later to mending the broken circle of indigenous nations of The Greater Southwest.
Native Teachings:
Educating the public at large and our members in particular about traditional native practices, concepts and thought and why understanding these ancient teachings is crucial for human survival is also an important component of what we provide.
Rarámuris:
The Center was named for the Rarámuri people of Chihuahua, Mexico, commonly known as Tarahumaras, whose way of life has scarcely changed over the centuries.
Support an Elder:
The wisdom that an elder may impart is precious and very valuable because it is this knowledge that through the generations has given us an understanding of the universe and our purpose in it.
Today there still exist some traditional teachers that are willing to share some of their knowledge so that the next generation of human beings can chart a good life path.
You can help by giving to support these carriers of ancient wisdom.
Rarámuri Artes
Our Native Arts affiliate. We specialize in Rarámuri Arts and Crafts but also carry a wide assortment of Mexican and U.S. native crafts including basketry, jewelry, pottery, wood carvings.
Support
We are always looking for help with a variety of interesting projects. You can make a difference by making a tax deductible donation. You can be certain that it will be put to good use. We are a small all volunteer group so we apply the majority donated funds to our projects.
Governor Patricio ©Jorge Castro
©Rafael Rodriguez
The Sundance is a traditional Lakota ceremony that is now shared by many tribes. Sundance brings strength and dignity to all people, teaching them how to Walk in Beauty. The ceremony honors the sun because it gives life to all things. It is a way of honoring the sacred life we all share also. Chief Danny John and First Lady Lavina John conduct the Little Big Medicine Sundance on the sacred land of their homestead in Wheatfields, Arizona.
©Jorge Castro
This a project that we have supported for many years and is a worthwhile project that is deserving of your support as well.
This ceremony is held annually in the summer and is attended by at least 100 participants and their families. Many powerful teachers and teachings come together during this important ritual of sacrifice, devotion, renewal and love.
You may make your donation directly by clicking the above link or by designating a portion of your gift to go to Little Big Medicine when you make your contribution to the Rarámuri Center.
This ceremony is held annually in the summer and is attended by at least 100 participants and their families. Many powerful teachers and teachings come together during this important ritual of sacrifice, devotion, renewal and love.
You may make your donation directly by clicking the above link or by designating a portion of your gift to go to Little Big Medicine when you make your contribution to the Rarámuri Center.
