joining up with Hopi runners in Tenochtitlan...

From Roberto Rodriguez, Column of the Americas. This sounds marvelous and wonderfully educational and spiritual, to traverse the lands of the indigenous ancestors. Before there was a Mexico or a U.S. How liberating can that be?

-Angela

Readers of Column of the Americas:

Last year I had the honor of joining up with Hopi runners in
Tenochtitlan and throughout southern and Central Mexico.

The sacred water run began in Hopi and made its way south where they
were greeted all along the way by elders and ceremonial leaders from
Pueblos, villages and calpullis. The run itself was a ceremony. And
yet, as the Hopi runners made their way south, they were greeted with
more ceremonies and prayers.

The impact of the run and the ceremonies reverberates to this day. It was truly
historic.

This year, runners from Tenochtitlan have begun a return Atlachinolli
Fire-Water Ceremonial Run from Mexico City. It is scheduled to arrive
on July 28 in Hopi.

As with any major endeavor, funds are always appreciated. Truly, some
of the organizers were left with some debt last year. Please consider
supporting the run this year.

Below is a letter that more fully explains the run, plus info and a
website on how to support it.

Please post and pass along.

Thanks & sincerely

Roberto Rodriguez
Column of the Americas
PO BOX 41552
Tucson, AZ 85717

XColumn@gmail.com

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Dear relatives,

The Sacred Water-Fire Run will begin this year on July 7th, 2007. The
runners will be leaving from Mexico City arriving in Hopi Land Arizona
on the 28th of July. They will be passing through or near your Pueblo
during these dates.

Last year a group of forty Hopi ran from their homeland in Arizona to
Mexico City the heart of the Aztec Nation. Carrying water from their
Sacred springs they brought forth a prayer for the whole world, and a
statement of the need and importance to respect and preserve the Water
to insure our children a future.

Now in return the Aztec people will run 1,800 miles to Hopi Land
carrying their Sacred Fire. The bringing together of the Water and
the Fire represents the Prayer they will carry of New Life for All
People. The significance of these runs between the peoples of North
and South America is a response to the prophecies and recognition of
the need to rebuild the Confederacy of the Eagle and Condor for the
benefit of all beings.

Last year the Hopi's were honored to be received and cared for by many
of the Pueblo's in the New Mexico Area and Texas as they journeyed to
Mexico City. We are happy that again the Pueblos of Isleta del Sur,
Isleta, Laguna, Acoma and Zuni have agreed to provide shelter and
food.

We are still in need of financial support for Van Rentals, Gas, and
other related expenses, so we are personally asking for your help.
All donations are Tax Deductible through GAYA-Global Alliance of Youth
and Adults in Action. Your generous donation would support these
courageous runners in fulfilling their commitment, and insure them a
safe and rewarding journey.

Please feel free to me call, Siri Martinez at 303-440-8016 or
303-325-1470 so that we can speak in detail regarding your support.
We thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
We have attached the short proposal with details of the run and route
we will be taking if you haven't had a chance to review it. We would
also be honored if you participate in the ceremonies that will take
place in your area.

Sincerely,

Siri Martinez

783 Silver Lake Ave Boulder Co. 80304 (303) 440-8016 painamitl@hotmail.com
Kalpulli Kuauhilama


Information/website for donations

Atlachinolli Fire-Water Ceremonial Run July 7th through July 29th,
2007 Last year a group of forty Hopi ran a Sacred Run from their
homeland in Arizona to Mexico City the heart of the Aztec Nation.
Carrying water from their Sacred springs they brought forth a prayer
for the whole world, and a statement of the need and importance to
respect and preserve the Water element to insure our children a
future. Now in return the Aztec people will run 1,800 miles to Hopi
Land carrying their Sacred Fire. The bringing together of the Water
and the Fire represents the Prayer they will carry of New Life for All
People. The significance of these runs between the peoples of North
and South America is a response to the prophecies and a recognition of
the need to rebuild the Confederacy of the Eagle and Condor for the
benefit of all beings. The runners could use your help. They are still
in need of donations to cover the costs of food and support vehicles
during the run as well as running shoes. To donate directly, please go
online and pledge a donation via credit card:
http://gayainternational.org/donate.html#natural. Also, please send
your prayers and moral support to the fulfillment of the dream to
unify native peoples in protection of Mother Earth.