Tuesday, May 20, 2025
2 - 4 PM
“The land knows you, even when you are lost.”
Zagas and Mamos: Keepers of Ancient Wisdom
Zagas—sacred Priestesses—and Mamos—respected Priests and Spiritual Leaders—are the revered wisdom keepers of the Tayrona people from the majestic Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. These deeply spiritual beings from the oldest tribe, are initiated from early childhood, guided through years of training in ancestral Healing Modalities, Sacred Ceremonies, and ancient forms of Divination. Their way of life is a living expression of the profound spiritual traditions passed down through generations.
To the Tayrona, the Sierra Nevada is not just a homeland—it is the Heart of the World. They believe that the spiritual and ecological balance of the entire planet depends on the health and harmony of this sacred mountain range. Every prayer, every ritual performed by the Zagas and Mamos is a powerful act of planetary healing.
Because of the energetic sensitivity and spiritual discipline of the Zagas and Mamos, participation in their gatherings is intentionally limited, honoring their request for a respectful and intimate environment.
If you feel called to be in their presence, it is customary—and deeply appreciated—to bring a natural offering: a small crystal, a shell, a seed, a feather… something from the Earth that carries your heartfelt intention for the gathering, for their wellbeing, and for the collective. These gifts are not mere tokens; they are symbolic bridges between worlds.
Investment: Your tax-deductible donation is $55. This program is sponsored by the Nonprofit, The Global Awareness Charitable Trust. All your registration fees are tax-deductible, and the proceeds go to the Zagas and Mamos.
How did this incredible opportunity come about? The phenomenal Denise Gindhart and Michael Firsow have been sponsoring the holy indigenous people from the Tayrona Tribe in Colombia via their non-profit called The Global Awareness Charitable Trust. This awakened power couple bring the most transcendent, compassionate, and high vibes spiritual work to Pennsylvania, and beyond. More about their impeccable work here: https://www.global-awareness-trust.com/
Meet Our Visiting Shamans
Meet Mamo Rodrigo
Mamo Sewigu Kakamukwa (Mamo Rodrigo) comes from a lineage of Mamos that goes beyond his great-great-grandfather; his family comes from the Kakamukwa lineage, and there have been Mamos in his family in every single generation.
Mamo Sewigu (Mamo Rodrigo) was an educator and leader of his community before receiving his Segwa at the head of the Jerez River when being ordained as a Mamo. Mamo Sewigu is not only a Mamo, but he was a Maestro first.
For the Tayrona, a Maestro is a weaver, a storyteller, a musician, a teacher, and is also in charge of making Sacred Objects for the community.
A Maestro is a weaver who makes the walls of the Temple and the hats the Wiwa people wear; a Maestro also makes the Carrumbo (Sacred Object: a spindle) that the young females use to spin the cotton.
Mamo Sewigu/Rodrigo was the teacher who opened the first bilingual School in 2007 inside the Reservation to teach basic Spanish and Math, as well as their Traditional Knowledge, to prevent the youngsters from leaving the Reservation while preserving their Cultural Identity. He has also worked for the Colombian Public Health Department during Public Health campaigns as a nurse. His knowledge of the Tayrona languages as well as his knowledge of the Wiwa and Kogi territory in the state of Guajira, enables him to act in the capacity of an intercultural bridge.
Meet Zaga Josefina
Zagas are the female equivalents of Mamos. They are much more than just leaders; they represent the Light in the darkness. They hold the Ancestral Wisdom for future generations. They move and behave in alignment with the rhythm of Nature and humanity. They are the Healers and hold the keys for the Water, the Earth, and the Air elements. And because of this, the Zagas have a big responsibility to sustain the Planet. They are the weavers of knowledge and are responsible to maintain and pass on Ancestral Wisdom. Zagas represent the Moon and are the rulers of time and cycles.
Zagas are multi-dimensional bridges that communicate freely with the other realms and are able to translate messages from the different kingdoms in Nature, as well as interpret messages from dreams and the signs written in the landscape by Gaia. As is the case for most Zagas, Zaga Josefina was chosen by divination when her mother was pregnant and began her training from birth. Zaga Josefina plays an important role in her community, she is responsible to guide and educate the girls during their various rites of passage, such as a girl’s first menstruation, giving birth, etc. She is a teacher and a counselor for her community.
Zaga Josefina is a Priestess, a medicine woman, a botanist, a midwife, a massage therapist, a weaver, a storyteller, an adviser, a seer, a diviner, a musician, and an Elder. Besides her normal functions as a Priestess, which include officiating weddings and baptisms as well as administering Funeral Rites, Zaga Josefina specializes in clearing the energy field of people by different means: aguarrinchi and Frailejon and preparing talismans or “seguranzas”, which are power objects that will protect the person who wears them. Zaga Josefina, as a Clay pot maker, was given the special authorization to heal certain physical conditions.
Global Awareness Charitable Trust
They are a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization based in the United States. All your donations are tax-deductible.
Email: michael@global-awareness-trust.com
Phone: +1 (312) 868-9347
Registered Charity: 85-3587513
