![]() She was baptized by the Guaranís and is considered by them to be a Pajé. Maria Esther's work with the First Nation tribal people developed slowly through a deep friendship and building trust with the elders, women, children and medicine people. Called the "Mata Atlântica" (Atlantic Forest), it is challenging region from a social and economic perspective, but it is also the best-preserved primordial coastal rainforest in Brazil. ![]() For the last 20 years she has been devoted to the Guaraní communities of the Ribeira Valley. For decades Maria Esther has been an on-call volunteer, helping several indigenous and quilombo communities with health and counseling. Maria Esther Pallares is an extraordinary musician, composer, acupuncturist, mother, grandmother and caretaker of many cultural roots of Brazil. See registration and vendor information below. We look forward to seeing your beautiful spirits. Your presence and support will assist us in the creation of our manifestations for our people. Our language immersion earth school and programs will ensure that our language will be carried forward to future generations. As we continue to walk the path to sovereignty, returning to our language is crucial. All proceeds go directly toward our language immersion earth school and programs. Tickets are not required to attend, though they are encouraged. To purchase tickets, visit our eventbrite. ![]() Join us as we honor the Kanien’kehá:ka rematriation and return to ancestral homelands. From July 28th-30th, we will be celebrating, honoring and giving gratitude for the growth of our vision. This year, we’d like to extend an invitation for you to join us at the 2023 Waterfall Unity Festival, a benefit concert and celebration. With the assistance of the funds raised from the concert, we purchased what is now Iotsi’tsisons (Skywoman’s) Forever Farm. Last summer, we hosted our first annual Waterfall Unity Concert. ![]()
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