WATER WOMAN | An Earth Month Micro-Festival
29 Apr, 2024, 12:00AM (EDT)
GAIA NOMAYA
510 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11225
💧 Welcome Home To The Water.
Join us for a celebration of our planet and all She provides as we collaborate with our kindred sister communities Collective BAE, Resonance Gathering, Web of Life, and Rotary Club. Together, we are committed to healing & restoration.
We’re deepening into the feminine wisdom of our ecosystems, gathering in prayer, and evolving and expanding the dialogue around climate action and environmental justice to include the communities most impacted by climate change.
Water Woman is a 12 hour impact micro-festival weaving together panels with indigenous elders, ancestral wisdom, clean water activism, workshops, live music, a healing marketplace, embodied dance, traditional cacao ceremony, sound healing, water blessings and more.
50% of all ticket sales will be distributed to our impact partners, indigenous elders, BIPOC facilitators and partner communities stewarding the waters in New York City.
Join us for a celebration of our planet and all She provides as we collaborate with our kindred sister communities Collective BAE, Resonance Gathering, Web of Life, and Rotary Club. Together, we are committed to healing & restoration.
We’re deepening into the feminine wisdom of our ecosystems, gathering in prayer, and evolving and expanding the dialogue around climate action and environmental justice to include the communities most impacted by climate change.
Water Woman is a 12 hour impact micro-festival weaving together panels with indigenous elders, ancestral wisdom, clean water activism, workshops, live music, a healing marketplace, embodied dance, traditional cacao ceremony, sound healing, water blessings and more.
50% of all ticket sales will be distributed to our impact partners, indigenous elders, BIPOC facilitators and partner communities stewarding the waters in New York City.
Date: April 28, 2024
Time: 12 pm - 12 am
Time: 12 pm - 12 am
Location: Gaia No Maya, Brooklyn
510 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Offerings
Offerings
Immerse yourself in a day-long celebration filled with:
- Water Wisdom panel with speakers Chante Harris (Eunoia), Kawenniiosta and Liv (Mohawk Waterfall Unity Alliance), Jeff Szur (Altitude Water) hosted by Kelly Keefe (The Heartspace)
- Water Blessing with our elders and Web of Life Community - facilitated by Miriam Rubin and Farez Hernandez
- Journey Back to Self workshop with Mohawk Waterfall Unity Alliance
- Cacao Ceremony with Nana Marina Cruz, Spiritual Guide from the Tzu'tuhil Mayan Community
- Breath-work, Movement Practices, Conscious Dance and Circle Singing
- The 360 Emergence with Allyssa Rivera
- DJ Journeys with DREEEMY & SPASIBA
- Live Music Performance by traditional folk artists Ehren Hanson and Camila
- Healing Marketplace inspired by the artisanal creative spirit of Collective BAE
- Eco-Friendly Vendors offering a curated selection of products and services that align with our commitment to sustainability supported by Shamanic Community Gathering
- Delicious Plant-Based Food by CHAUHAUS that nourishes both body and soul.
- Interactive Activities for All Ages, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world we inhabit.
Our Values
The Earth Day Micro-Festival is grounded in the following values:
- Sustainability: We strive to minimize our environmental impact through eco-conscious practices and partnerships.
- Inclusivity: We welcome individuals from all walks of life to come together in a spirit of unity and respect.
- Education: We believe in the power of knowledge to drive positive change, providing opportunities for learning and growth.
- Community: We celebrate the strength of community collaboration and collective action in building a brighter future for our planet.
Our Partners
We are proud to collaborate with the following organizations:
- Collective BAE
- Resonance Gathering
- Web of Life
- Rotary Club of Social Entrepreneurs
Our communities are stronger together, and through our shared love of dance, breath, art, honest dialogue and authentic presence, we can collaborate towards a better tomorrow.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Align your brand with environmental sustainability and community engagement by becoming a sponsor of the Earth Day Micro-Festival. To become a sponsor of Water Woman, select 'Sponsor' from the ticket options below.
Abundance Ticket Sponsorship [$222] : Includes free elixir, and access to the VIP Healing Experience
Waterfall Sponsorship [$555] : Includes free elixir, block of Nana Marina's cacao, free snacks, and access to the VIP Healing Experience. Also includes brand promotion on all marketing materials
Estuary Sponsorship [$1100] : Includes free ticket to future community events, free elixir, block of Nana Marina's cacao, free snacks, and access to the VIP Healing Experience. Plus brand promotion on all marketing materials, product placement, and hyperlinked mention in press article with Brainz Magazine [2M readers/month].
Learn more about sponsorship here.
Abundance Ticket Sponsorship [$222] : Includes free elixir, and access to the VIP Healing Experience
Waterfall Sponsorship [$555] : Includes free elixir, block of Nana Marina's cacao, free snacks, and access to the VIP Healing Experience. Also includes brand promotion on all marketing materials
Estuary Sponsorship [$1100] : Includes free ticket to future community events, free elixir, block of Nana Marina's cacao, free snacks, and access to the VIP Healing Experience. Plus brand promotion on all marketing materials, product placement, and hyperlinked mention in press article with Brainz Magazine [2M readers/month].
Learn more about sponsorship here.
the experience
12:00 | Opening Circle
A ceremonial gathering to commence the festival and set intentions for the day.
12:30 - 2:00 | Water Wisdom Panel
An insightful panel discussion moderated by Kelly Keefe and the Rotary Club, featuring wisdom from indigenous elders on water stewardship and preservation. Featuring Chante Harris, Kawenniiosta Mohawk Waterfall Unity Alliance Executive Director), Jeff Szur (Founder/CEO Altitude Water)
2:00 - 3:00 | Re-Matriating the Land: A Story of Journeying Back to Self with Waterfall Unity Alliance
An empowering workshop with the Mohawk Waterfall Unity Alliance
3:30 - 3:30 | Breathwork
A session focusing on the connection between breath, mindfulness, and environmental consciousness.
A session focusing on the connection between breath, mindfulness, and environmental consciousness.
3:45 - 4:30 | Web of Life Activation
An immersive prayer experience for all of the waters of the world. Experience guided by Web of Life co-creator Miriam Rubin, Farez Hernandez and friends.
An immersive prayer experience for all of the waters of the world. Experience guided by Web of Life co-creator Miriam Rubin, Farez Hernandez and friends.
4:30 - 6 | Cacao Ceremony x Nana Marina Cruz
Marina Cruz is Maya Tz'utujil. She is Ajq'iij also called a Nana or spiritual guide, in Tz'ununya San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. She is a ceremonial leader and conducts fire and cacao ceremonies and is also a teacher of the Mayan calendar and the Mayan cosmic vision.
Marina Cruz is Maya Tz'utujil. She is Ajq'iij also called a Nana or spiritual guide, in Tz'ununya San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. She is a ceremonial leader and conducts fire and cacao ceremonies and is also a teacher of the Mayan calendar and the Mayan cosmic vision.
6:00 - 7:00 | Embodiment Warmup with Allyssa Rivera
Dive deep into body with the 360 Emergence, an embodiment, free-form, spirit-driven movement practice motivated by an ethic of care and justice that bridges dance and personal growth.
Dive deep into body with the 360 Emergence, an embodiment, free-form, spirit-driven movement practice motivated by an ethic of care and justice that bridges dance and personal growth.
7:00 - 8:30 | SPASIBA
SPASIBA (Katya Stepanov) spins a world of sound: a global beats x house journey through dance.
SPASIBA (Katya Stepanov) spins a world of sound: a global beats x house journey through dance.
8:30 - 10:00 | DRÄ–Ä–Ä–MY
ancient sounds x future beats: welcome sonic alchemy.
10:00 - 10:30 | Live Classical Indian Music with Jay Gandhi and Ehren Hanson
ancient sounds x future beats: welcome sonic alchemy.
10:00 - 10:30 | Live Classical Indian Music with Jay Gandhi and Ehren Hanson
10:30 - 11:00 | Collective Sound Healing
11:00 - 11:30 | Closing Ceremony
11:30 - 12:00 | Collective Connect & Clean
Join us in tending and clearing our shared space.
Join us in tending and clearing our shared space.
OUR AGREEMENTS
1. No shoes on the dance floor.
2. No phones on the dance floor.
3. No drinks on the dance floor.
We are an alcohol-free event.
We are an alcohol-free event.
4. No conversations on the dance floor.
5. Consent is required.
We have zero tolerance for violence, racism, transphobia, sexism or other discriminatory language or actions.
READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CREATORS HERE.
We have zero tolerance for violence, racism, transphobia, sexism or other discriminatory language or actions.
READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CREATORS HERE.