Add Your Offering to the Healing of the Klamath River Ecosystem!
Earth Peoples United is hosting a special gathering over Memorial Day Weekend (May 24 - 27) at the Deer Mountain Sanctuary, alongside the Free-Flowing Klamath River. This event will bring together Wisdom Keepers from different traditions with many others to offer ceremonies, medicines, songs, and dances for the healing of the Klamath River Ecosystem. We invite you to bring your offering for the healing of the river by either attending or contributing in some way to this gathering.
The removal of the Copco Dam on the Klamath River offers a historic chance to correct past injustices, restore native fish populations, and strengthen the understanding of the relationship between fish and Indigenous communities. By enabling salmon and trout to access crucial spawning and rearing grounds in the headwaters, we can help preserve these ecologically and culturally significant species. We invite you to add your prayers for the revitalization of Indigenous homelands and traditional ways of life.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the future of the Klamath River and all the beings that depend on it. Join us in honoring this vital ecosystem and celebrating the unity between nature and humanity!
Ways you can join & support:
Be part of the gathering (see section below)
Donate to help cover the expenses of this gathering
Share the fundraising campaign with others
Donate food items, flowers, or gifts for the elders
Send offerings for the fire, prayers, messages, etc in advance to be offered on behalf of those who cannot be there in person.
Please contact Heddi at HeddiL@gmail.com for more information and coordinate physical donations or offerings.
Thank you for being a part of this transformative journey!
This special camping weekend gathering will include:
Friday May 24th (3 E):
Arrive between 2-5 pm to drive up the mountain and set up camps at Bear Paw Meadow
Welcome and Potluck Dinner at 6:30 pm (please bring a prepared dish to share)
8 pm - Storytelling & Songs around the Fire
Saturday May 25th (4 Aj):
7-8:30 am Breakfast and cleanup
9 am prepare for Mayan Fire, Flowering Staff Ceremony, and Blessing of the Waters
10 am - light Mayan Fire
Lunch after the ceremony is complete (we will have snacks for everyone and provide lunch for the elders, please take care of your own needs)
Driving Pilgrimage (15 minutes) to the edge of the Klamath River to offer Waters that have been blessed and Flowering Staff to the river with smoke and prayers
Dinner (provided for elders, please take care of your own needs)
Social Fire
Sunday May 26th (5 Ix):
Sunrise Pipe Ceremony and Council Fire at youth arbor at Bear Paw Meadow
Brunch
Ceremonial Preparations
Early Afternoon: Walking pilgrimage to ceremonial grounds for Ceremony Honoring the Bear, Rattlesnake and Salmon
Potluck Celebration Feast (*Please bring something to contribute- we will have suggestions)
Monday May 27th (6 T’zikin):
Sunrise Pipe Ceremony & Gratitude Circle
Brunch (provided for elders, please take care of your own needs)
Pack up camps & Depart by 2pm
Please bring what you need to camp, including food for potluck dinners to share on Friday and Sunday nights, and to take care of yourself for all other meals.
The closest gas station for gas and ice is about 25 minutes away from the property, and the closest grocery store is in Yreka, a 30 minute drive from the entry of the property. There is very limited cell phone service. We do not have RV hookups. No dogs allowed at this event.
EPU will provide:
A simple hot dish for breakfasts and dinners. (oatmeal, rice and beans, meat and veggie options for soup, etc).
Hot Coffee and Teas
Spring Water
Outhouses
Hot Showers
Dish Station
Limited area for charging devices & wireless internet
Registration is required for this event. Camping Space is limited to 40 people.
* You will need to complete an informational form HERE in addition to the registration on Eventbrite.
After registration more information will be provided on protocols, what to bring for yourself and the ceremonies, potluck contributions, directions, and general information.
Day Passes (no camping) are available ($25 contribution) for Saturday and Sunday.
We are suggesting contributions of $100 or more. Contributions support hosting the gathering, caring for elders, and supporting the stewardship of Deer Mountain Sanctuary. No one turned away for lack of funds. Please contact Heddi at HeddiL@gmail.com if you are unable to make a suggested offering with this registration.
We invite donations to support this gathering at the Deer Mountain Sanctuary. We also invite offerings for the fire, prayers, messages, etc to be sent in advance to be offered on behalf of those who cannot make it in person.
Contact Heddi at HeddiL@gmail.com or 707.280.7033 (text/WhatsApp preferred) for more information.