KIVA Online Film Screening with Wisdom Keepers   
With Rutendo Ngara, Carlos Jesús Castillejos, and a Special Guest
Hosted by filmmaker Marijke Kodden
Sunday 12 April 2026
10am PT / 1pm ET / 7pm CET

You are warmly invited to a unique online KIVA gathering bringing together three Indigenous Wisdom Keepers from three different continents for an evening of connection, insight, and inspiration. This special event begins with the screening of the documentary KIVA – The Call of the Wisdom Keepers, a powerful film that shares the message of Indigenous elders and the revival of an ancient global ceremony dedicated to peace, unity, and reconnection with Mother Earth.

Following the film, we will enter into a live dialogue with powerful Wisdom Keepers, including Rutendo Ngara (Zimbabwe/South Africa), Carlos Jesús Castillejos (Mexico), and a special surprise guest. Together, they will share their perspectives, traditions, and insights on healing, balance, and our relationship with the Earth.

Rutendo Ngara, also known as Neterteri Meska, Feng Xian, and Lapo’Mhlaba, is a wisdom keeper, spiritual guide, and bridge-builder between worlds. Rooted in African Indigenous knowledge, she weaves connections between nature, society, and spirit through her work as a priestess, diviner, and counselor. Rather than calling herself a healer, she serves as a mirror, awakening others to their own innate healing power. A deep quest for harmony, coexistence, and complementarity lies at the heart of all she does.

Carlos Jesús Castillejos is a ceremonial leader, writer, and pilgrim of Mayan-Toltec descent from Tabasco, Mexico. Carrying the legacy of his Mayan and Zapotec ancestors, he walks the sacred Sacbé Trail in the Yucatán Peninsula, sharing the teachings of the Monkey lineage and the wisdom of the maize traditions. A devoted participant in the KIVA ceremony since its inception, Carlos continues to support and sustain this sacred tradition through his presence, prayers, and ongoing pilgrimage.

This gathering is more than an event. It is an invitation to listen, reflect, and remember a deeper connection with nature and one another.

Proceeds support Roots of the Earth (Raíces de la Tierra), the organization behind the KIVA ceremonies worldwide, including this year’s KIVA gathering in Zimbabwe.

Join us in this global circle, where wisdom, prayer, and intention come together to support peace, unity, and the restoration of balance with our Earth.

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