REYMUNDO TIGRE PEREZ (1946 -1995) HOLY MEN OF THE RED ROAD
Raymundo Tigre Pérez, was a Medicine Man and Holy Man of the “Red Path”, raised in Texas. He was involved in the spiritual way of life of different reservations of the natives from North America and the great Nation Lakota.
It was during a ceremony that Raymundo Tigre Pérez had a vision, Mother Earth was sad and crying because her children had separated themselves from her and forgotten their traditions and the languages she has given to each village. He saw how the Earth opened up and formed a circle with a fire inside, from one direction beings from different places, colors and races walked in; praying in their native languages, placing their offerings in the fire for Mother Earth, who ceased to cry and began to sing songs of joy at seeing her children reunited again, bringing healing to the entire planet.
Raymundo Tigre Pérez dedicated his life to teach the essence and importance of the spirituality of Native America and was a unifier between the original nations. He fought passionately for the rights of native people and Latin American immigrants in the United States of America.
His work with the Kivas was recognized by the Native American Council in 1995 by awarding him with an Intertribal chief bonnet (the one in this photo) at the end of a Kiva ceremony that year, which served as his farewell to this physical plane; that same night he joined the stars.
WHO ARE WE?
ROOTS OF THE EARTH – NGO
WE ARE ROOTS OF THE EARTH
Roots of the Earth is a global non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and spreading the native knowledge of ancestral traditions through the KIVA ceremony. For over 40 years this ceremony has been held in America and has expanded to Europe and Asia, bringing together more than 700 leaders from indigenous communities.
OUR HISTORY
Our history dates back to the 1960s, inspired by the vision of “Raimundo Tigre Pérez”, an indigenous elder and knowledge keeper. He was a passionate advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples and the preservation and rights of Mother Earth and all life on it. His spiritual legacy is to unify diverse worldviews through the KIVA ceremony.
We are currently present in 13 countries, working within communities to preserve ancestral traditions for future generations.
OUR VISION
Roots of the Earth was born from the vision of linking ancestral cultures from different territories across the globe. Our aim is to share the traditional indigenous wisdom of the knowledge keepers worldwide through four primary legacies: the sweat lodge, vision quest, sun dance, and the KIVA ceremony. These ceremonies travel the world, providing spiritual service and fostering connections and bridges between indigenous worldviews and modern societies. They bring together all races, languages, prayers, and songs.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Roots of the Earth is to make indigenous traditions visible and honour ancestral cultures that understand the important of respecting and living in harmony with nature and all beings.
We are a collaborative network that promotes projects of:
Care and defense of the territory.
Safeguarding nature.
Rescue of native languages and cultural heritage.
Recognizing, accepting, and honoring the belonging of indigenous peoples.
Making visible the political and historical wounds of dispossession of indigenous peoples.
Support for cultural integration.
Healthy and sustainable economies.
Objectives of Roots of the Earth:
Support the realization of traditional spiritual ceremonies, their conservation, and expansion to the five continents.
Empower the opening of peoples and guardians of indigenous knowledge to share knowledge, culture, tradition, spirituality, and worldview.
Strengthen the importance of traditional knowledge and the intimate relationship with nature.
Support the creation of dignified economies for indigenous communities participating in this spiritual-cultural movement.
Welcome and support new generations with hope, strength, and respect.
Create intercultural meeting spaces for the whole family.
