About the documentary
‘Mother Earth is calling her children home’
In 1968, medicine man Raymundo Tigre Perez (Mexico/USA) had a vision. He saw Indigenous Wisdom Keepers from all over the world united in a circular pit – with a fire in the heart – performing a ceremony. A spiritual ceremony for the earth, for peace and well-being of all living beings.
Only later he discovered that this was a KIVA, an ancient ceremony already used by the Anasazi 3000 years ago. Hundreds of native Wisdom Keepers answered his call and these KIVA ceremonies have been taking place around the world for more than 30 years. The KIVA ceremony is a collective CALL from the entire indigenous population: they have never lost touch with nature and with their Ancient Wisdom, they can lead us to a more connected and sustainable way of life!’
In this documentary we get a unique view of the KIVA Ceremony, where Indigenous Wisdom Keepers gather around a sacred Fire and express their love via prayers, ancient rituals, songs and dance. But they also share their concern about the care for Mother Nature and humanity!
Because of the touching prayers and the impressive conversations with the Wisdom Keepers –the viewer is invited to reflect upon how to heal our relationship with the Earth! ‘Because she is crying and is calling her children home!’ So the Wisdom Keepers carry out their final call through KIVA Ceremonies all over the world. And at the same time they bring healing and solutions, through their Ancient Rituals, Prayers and Indigenous Wisdom!
Watch the KIVA trailer
* A film by Marijke Kodden and Jaap Verhoeven * Produced by Marijke Kodden and Rakinah Buttner * Music by Estas Tonne
‘Inspiring and fascinating documentary! It is an important document in this time of transition. The original peoples are the predecessors of the New Earth. They still remember the time where we are heading towards’
Robert Bridgeman – modern mystic,
healer, speaker and author
‘A voice of the earth that is finally heard. A must- see documentary about the message of indigenous elders from around the world.’
Ton van der Kroon – writer
The Call of the Great Mother ao.
‘KIVA shows us the powerful united voice and collective wisdom of the indigenous peoples, as we are invited to join their ceremony to reconnect with Mother Earth.’
Rolf Winters – film maker Down to Earth
‘The KIVA fire that unites the world, bringing hope to humanity’
About the makers
Marijke: “In 2018 I got involved with the KIVA ceremonies – as a filmmaker and photographer – and was deeply moved. It felt like a homecoming, as nature has been my great inspiration all my life. Having worked for a dutch nature reserve organisation for over 10 years and having travelled the globe in search of indigenous tribes, it was mindblowing, touching and humbling to find these cultures all united in one place!
It became clear to me then – as the indigenous never lost their connection to nature – théy are the ones that can guide us to a more connected and sustainable way of life by teaching us how to reconnect with our roots.”
“As one of the first and few, I was permitted to photograph and film at these unique KIVA ceremonies in Mexico (2018), India (2019), The Netherlands (2018/2019) and Germany (2021). I feel very honoured to have had the opportunity to interview many Wisdom Keepers, as I feel a strong urge to bring their message and the importance of the KIVA ceremony into the world. Not only via this documentary, but also via photo-exhibitions and live and online teaching/ sharings.” More about the photo-exhibitions in text below.
Marijke Kodden
Marijke: ‘In 2018 I asked Rakinah if she would like to join me to visit the Kiva in Mexico. She knew of the Kiva but Mexico did not appeal to her and so initially Rakinah was hesitant. Luckily she quickly changed her mind and joined me. This trip was to be the anchor of our partnership. Shortly after getting back, on my birthday, Rakinah promised to help me realise my dream of producing the film. It was a huge undertaking and I was glad she offered her support.
We spent hours thinking about perspectives, concepts, themes, narratives and approaches. What questions did we want to have answered? What was our motive and for whom? What did we want the world to know?
A simple promise by my friend in a garden in Utrecht was the catalyst for this beautiful document 4 years later. Endless gratitude to her! We worked hard together and took the ups with the downs, a journey in itself. I can truly say that without Rakinah the film would not have seen the light. It has deepened our precious friendship of more than 26 years!
Rakinah Buttner
Marijke: ‘In 2021 I started looking for an editor to help out with the film. I had a full-time job and it would be an endless undertaking otherwise. I had collected over 100 hours of film material at 4 KIVA’s by then.
I got in touch with Jaap Verhoeven, a Dutch film maker, through a friend. His portfolio aligned with what we had in mind for the Kiva documentary, a good fit. Jaap lives in Vancouver, Canada so Zoom calls were our go-to mode of communication. In 2021 Jaap travelled to Germany to experience the Kiva first hand. In the evenings, in front of my orange campervan, Rakinah, Jaap and I would plan for the next day; review what was still needed and divide the tasks. His experience and contribution was clearly of value to us and the film.
After Germany we then spent weeks looking through the footage, discussing angles and approaches and reviewing edits. We procured music, selected photos, translated texts and so much more. It was truly challenging. But we got there!
Jaap Verhoeven
Music by Estas Tonne
Marijke: ‘I am extremely grateful for the collaboration with Estas Tonne concerning the music in the documentary, as it really is strengthening and amplifying the message of KIVA and the Wisdom Keepers.’
Music is the courtesy of ETMusic: www.estastonne.com
- Estas Tonne – Live in Ulm – Outer / Inner
https://www.estastonne.com/release/live-in-ulm-outer-%e2%97%a6-inner-double-album/ - Estas Tonne & One Heart Family – Mother of Souls
https://www.estastonne.com/release/mother-of-souls - Estas Tonne – Internal Flight
https://www.estastonne.com/release/internal-flight-2013/
Upcoming KIVA screenings and tickets
* 6 October 2024 – Smile Health Tribe – Haarlem
Film screening with special guest speakers and music (13:45-18:30):
* Intro with music: Laura Hjarting (NL)
* Nataly de la Gala (Andean culture, Peru)
* Yubeinu, Shãkuany en Maêje Txima – Huni Kuin tribe (Brasil)
* Live music and sharing: Txai Kalina Raphael (Surinam / NL)
* Co-Hosts Fransje Voncken & Emma Shanu – Our Indigenous Memory (NL)
* 7-11 Octobre – Shamans Directory Summit – Gathering of the Cosmic Fire
Online screening with special interviews on 11th of Octobre
* Heriberto Villaseñor
* Carola Esparza
* Cheryl Angel
* Marijke Kodden
* MORE KIVA FILM-EVENINGS TO BE ANNOUNCED *
* SO STAY CONNECTED AND KEEP AN EYE ON THIS WEBPAGE *
BELOW ALL THE PAST KIVA SCREENINGS SINCE
THE PREMIERE ON DECEMBER 10, 2022 AT FILMTHEATER
DE BALIE IN AMSTERDAM
December 2022
* 10 December 2022 – Big Premiere @De Balie – Amsterdam
Human Rights Day with Special guests:
* Maori Elder Toroa Aperahama (NZ)
* Wisdom Keeper Shirley Krenak (BRA)
* Avalon Elder Sharon Healey (AUS)
* Mohawk Elder Jeremiah Wolf (USA)
* Sufi Elder Derwish Osman (TK)
* Harpiste / vocalist Francesca Lai (IT)
* 11 December 2022 – Cinecenter – Amsterdam
Special guests:
* Maori Elder Toroa Aperahama (NZ)
* Wisdom Keeper Shirley Krenak (BRA)
* Avalon Elder Sharon Healey (AUS)
* Karinja Elder Ymyenayare – (Surinam)
* Medicine music by Dymphi Peeters
* 14 December 2022 – Ruigoord – Amsterdam
Special guests:
* Maori Elder Toroa Aperahama (NZ)
* Wisdom Keeper Shirley Krenak (BRA)
(+ documentary: Mother of all Struggles)
* Mohawk Elder Jeremiah Wolf (USA)
* Karinja Elder Ymyenajare – (Surinam)
* 15 December 2022 – Louis Hartlooper – Utrecht
Special guests:
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen (NL)
* KIVA Elder Shirley Krenak (BRA)
* Mohawk Elder Jeremiah Wolf (USA)
* Medicine music by Dymphi Peeters
* 17 December 2022 – KINO – Rotterdam
Special guests:
* Sufi Elder Derwish Osman (TK)
* Elder Nicole Zonderhuis
* Music by Yourie Castricum
2023
* 6 January 2023 – Cinecitta – Tilburg
Special guests:
* Mohawk Elder Jeremiah Wolf
* KIVA Elder Ragnar Johnsen (NOR)
* KIVA Elder Raquel Haug
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen
* Elder Petra Anjani Moonflower
* Sound bath by Henk Peeters
* 19 January 2023 – Fraterhuis – Zwolle
Special guests:
* Lama Tashi Norbu (Tibet)
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen
* Dutch Elder Petra Anjani Moonflower
* Hendrik Hobbelink (music)
* 20 January 2023 – Pakhuis De Zwijger – Amsterdam
Special guests:
* KIVA Elder Raquel Haug
* KIVA Elder/Storyteller Philip van der Zee
* KIVA Elder Theresia van der Zee
* Chautuileo Tranamil (Stichting Aralez)
* 21 January 2023 – Avontuur/Ark for Wellbeing – Rotterdam
Special guests:
* Patricia Pattinama, leading the Water Ceremony
* Premala Vollebregt: Call to Action
* 22 January 2023 – Cinecenter – Amsterdam
Special guests:
* Dutch Elder Nicole Zonderhuis
* Ymyenayare – Karinja Elder (Surinam)
* Dymphi Peeters – Medicine Music
* 25 January 2023 – Filmhuis – Oosterbeek
Special guests:
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen
* KIVA Elder Raquel Haug
* Dymphi Peeters – Medicine Music
* 27 January 2023 – Het Veerhuis – Varik
Special guests:
* Wisdom Keeper / Firekeeper Danny Vader
* 7 February 2023 – Filmtheater Luxor – Zutphen
Special guests:
* Lama Tashi Norbu (Tibet)
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen
* Elder Petra Anjani Moonflower
* Dymphi Peeters – Medicine Music
* 11 February 2023 – Filmhuis Doesburg
Special guests:
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen
* KIVA Elder Raquel Haug
* Lama Tashi Norbu (Tibet)
* Elder Petra Anjani Moonflower
* Yourie Castricum – healing music
* 16 February 2023 – Pand P – Eindhoven
Special guests/ KIVA Elders:
* Toroa Aperahama (New Zealand)
* Sharon Healey (Australia)
* Ragnar Johnsen (Norway)
* Annelies Theelen (Netherlands)
* Francesca Fralalai – Harp and Vocals
* 19 February 2023 – Filmhuis – Oosterbeek
Special guests (14.00 – 16.30):
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen
* Elder Danny Vader & Helène van Engelen
* Dymphi Peeters – Medicine Music
* 23 February 2023 – Cinecenter – Amsterdam
Special guests (19.00 – 21.30):
* Dutch Elder Nicole E. Zonderhuis
* Karinja Elder Ymyenajare (Surinam)
* Francesca Fralalai – Harpiste/vocaliste (It)
* 26 February 2023 – Chassé Theater – Breda
AFTERNOON (14.00-17.00) AND EVENING (18.30-21.00)
with special guests / KIVA Elders:
* Annelies Theelen
* Philip van der Zee
* Theresia van der Zee
* Raquel Haug
* Medicine music Dymphi Peeters
* 1 March 2023 – LUX – Nijmegen
With special guests / Elders (19.00-21.30):
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen
* KIVA Elder Raquel Haug
* Elder Danny Vader
* Elder Helene van Engelen
* Medicine Music Dymphi Peeters
* 5 March 2023 – Organic Farm in Melle – België
With special guests / KIVA Elders (13.00 – 19.00):
* Toroa Aperahama
* Sharon Healey
* Annelies Theelen
* Geert Kumpen – World Music Fusion
* 9 March 2023 – Filmhuis – Alkmaar
With special guests (18.30 – 20.30):
* Elder Nicole Zonderhuis
* Jurjen Annen (Bosbeweging)
* Patricia Pattinama (Medicine music – Allifuru)
* 10 March 2023 – Op Hodenpijl – Schipluiden
With special guests (19.15 – 22.00):
* Maasai Chief Sankale Ole Ntutu (Kenia)
* Maori Elder Toroa Aperahama (NZ)
* Avalon Elder Sharon Healey (AUS)
* KIVA Elder Philip van der Zee
* KIVA Elder Theresia van der Zee
* 11 March 2023 – De Kultuurwerkplaats Oosterbeek
With KIVA Elders/mythological storytellers/musicians: (19:30 – 22:00):
* Philip van der Zee
* Theresia van der Zee
* 15 March 2023 – ORKZ Bios – Groningen
With special guests / KIVA Elders (19.30 – 22.00):
* Serko Mamoribo (Papoea)
* Pape Amadou Seck (Senegal)
* Aurora Anne (muziek)
* 16 March 2023 – Metaal Kathedraal – Utrecht
SPECIAL THEME EVENING WITH 2 WISDOMKEEPERS (19.30 – 22.00):
* Maasai Elder Sankale Ole Ntutu (Kenia)
* Maori Elder Toroa Aperahama (NZ)
With an introduction by:
* Frank Heckman (Embassy of the Earth)
* Henry Mentink (Veerhuis Voor de Aarde)
* 5 April 2023 – Hunebedcentrum – Borger
With special guests: (19.00 – 21.30):
* KIVA Elders Philip van der Zee
* KIVA Elders Theresia van der Zee
* Elder Petra Anjani Moonflower
* Jurjen Annen (Bosbeweging)
* 6 April 2023 – Filmtheater De Lieve Vrouw – Amersfoort
With special guests / Elders (19.30 – 22.00):
* KIVA Elder Philip van der Zee
* KIVA Elder Theresia van der Zee
* Dutch Elder Nicole E. Zonderhuis
* 13 April 2023 – Filmtheater Mimik – Deventer
With special guests: (19.30 – 22.00):
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen (Runen)
* Medicine Music by Patricia Pattinama (Allifuru)
* Jessica Wawoe (Tribal Wisdom)
* 16 April 2023 – Kultuurwerkplaats Oosterbeek
With special guests: (14.00 – 16.30):
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen (Runes Sound Healing)
* Medicine Music by Patricia Pattinama (Allifuru)
* 22 April 2023 – Afrika Museum Berg en Dal
With special guests: (13.30 – 16.00):
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen (Runes Sound Healing)
* Pape Seck (African Music Senegal)
NOTE: Additional to the film price of 2,50 is the entrance to the Afrika Museum (15 euro)
* 23 April 2023 – Filmtheater Forum – Groningen
With special guest: (13.30 – 15.30):
* Medicine Music by Patricia Pattinama (Alifuru)
* 5 May 2023 – Spring Flower Festival – Zeewolde
With special guests:
* KIVA Elder Raquel Haug
* 9 May 2023 – WUR Universiteit – Wageningen
With special guests / KIVA Elders: (19.00-21.00):
* Sankale Ntutu (Kenia)
* Toroa Aperahama (New Zealand)
Exclusive for WUR/OMNIA
* 13 May 2023 – Cinecenter – Amsterdam
EXTRA FUNDRAISE for KIVA Wisdom Keepers (19.00 – 21.30):
* Shirley Krenak (Brazilië)
* Lakota elder Cheryl Angel (VS)
* Sankale Ole Ntutu (Kenia)
* 14 May 2023 – Afrika Museum Berg en Dal
EXTRA FUNDRAISE for KIVA Wisdom Keepers (14.00 – 16.30):
* Sankale Ole Ntutu (Kenia)
* Shirley Krenak (Brazilië)
NOTE: Only 2,50 euro additional to the film price
of is the entrance to the Afrika Museum (15 euro)
* 16 Mei 2023 – Lieve Vrouw – Amersfoort
FUNDRAISE for international guest speakers / KIVA Wisdom Keepers (19.30 – 22.00):
* Shirley Krenak (Brazilië)
* Lakota elder Cheryl Angel (VS)
* Sankale Ole Ntutu (Kenia)
* Francesca Fralalai (harpiste and vocalist)
* 17 May 2023 – Filmtheater Muze – Noordwijk
Extra: Beautiful Water Ceremony on the beach of Noordwijk (17.45 – 18.45)
FUNDRAISE for Water Protectors / KIVA Wisdom Keepers:
* Shirley Krenak (Brazilië)
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Ann Angel (VS)
(evening programma starts at 19.30)
Thanks to co-organiser: Angela Maria of Bewust Bollenstreek
* 23 May 2023 – Huis van Mogelijkheden – Leiden
Special guests:
* Dymphi Peeters (Medicine Music)
* Organisator Marike van IJssel
* 24 May 2023 – Filmhuis Lumière – Maastricht
Special guestspeakers:
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen
* Pim Martens: Professor University Maastricht
and co-author book ‘Sacred Nature / De Heilige Natuur’
* 1 June 2023 – De Fransche School – Culemborg
Special guestspeakers:
* Dutch Elder Nicole E. Zonderhuis
* Peter Wilms (Open Heart Music & Meditation)
* 8 June 2023 – ECI Cultuurfabriek – Roermond
* 19.30 – 20.30: Only film screening without guest speakers *
* 14 June 2023 – Filmtheater De Nieuwe Scene – Venlo
* 20.00 – 21.00: Only film screening without guest speakers *
* 17 June 2023 – Hof van Moeder Aarde – Neede
Special guestspeakers (19.00 – 21.30):
* Henry Mentink (Veerhuis voor de Aarde)
* Dutch Elder Nicole E. Zonderhuis
* Joyce Hellendoorn (Voice Dialogue / music)
* 18 June 2023 – Filmhuis Oostereiland – Hoorn
* 11.00 – 12.00: Only film screening without guest speakers *
* 20 June 2023 – Filmhuis Oostereiland – Hoorn
* 11.00 – 12.00: Only film screening without guest speakers *
* 27 June 2023 – Tierra Iris – IBIZA
* 20.00 – 21.00: Optional Dinner with music Shaz & The Medicine Man
* 21.00 – 22.00: Medicin Music of Dymphi Peeters and Joanna Hruby (Theatre of the Ancients)
introducing Ibiza’s ancient folk dance / music with Andreas Coll and 2 dancers.
22.00 – 23.00: film screening
23.00 – 23.30: Improvisation all musicians
* 29 June 2023 – Moose Place – BERLIN – Germany
* 18.00: Concert / performance Sonido Sur / Dancer Marianna Illig
21.00: film screening
22.00: IQ and A with Sergio Puerta, Holistic Therapist, Vedic Astrologer
and Pelipe Pykyba Tyba: Muisca Wisdom Keeper
Closing: Water ceremony
* 11 July 2023 – Centrum De Koningin – Hilversum
Screening with guest speakers/musician:
(19.30 – 22.20)
* Musician Erica Nap – Het Vergeten Lied
* Wouter Bijdendijk – Author ‘Plantkracht’
* Daan Keiman
* 12 Juli 2023 – Buitenbios Verkadefabriek – den Bosch
Special outdoor screening with guest speakers/musician: (22.00 – 23.30)
* Sandra Coelens – Singing to the Water
* Marijke Kodden – filmmaker
* 23 Juli 2023 – Kerk Ruigoord – Amsterdam
Special guest speakers / Wisdom Keepers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Ann Angel (USA)
* Shirley Krenak (BRA)
* Bia d’Osumare (BRA)
* Snow Apple (international music collective)
* 26 Juli 2023 – Paradiso – Grote Zaal – Amsterdam
Special guest speakers / Wisdom Keepers: (20.30 – 23.30)
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Ann Angel (USA)
* Shirley Krenak (BRA)
* Bia d’Osumare (BRA)
* Maestra Leticia (Mexico)
* Snow Apple (international music collective)
* 6 Augustus 2023 – Filmtheater Lieve Vrouw – Amersfoort
Special guest speakers / Wisdom Keepers: (19.30 – 21.45)
* Cheryl Ann Angel (USA)
* Bia d’Osumare (BRA)
* Jeremiah Wolf (USA)
* 9 Augustus 2023 – Rise Up Festival – De Berckt Baarlo
Special guest speakers (20.15 – 22.00)
* Patricia Pattinama (Allifuru)
* Wouter Bijdendijk (witches/medicinal plants)
* 16 Augustus 2023 – One People One Planet/Centre Lothoriën – France
Special guest speakers / Wisdom Keepers: (19.30 – 21.45)
* Cheryl Ann Angel (USA)
* Carola Esparza (CHILI)
* Jeremiah Wolf (USA)
* 20 Augustus 2023 – Theme: Healing – Blisveld – Drempt
Special guest speakers: (19.00 – 21.45)
* Wisdom Keepers Cheryl Ann Angel (USA)
* Music Ronald Becker
* 31 Augustus 2023 – Lieve Vrouw – Amersfoort
Special guest speakers/Wisdom Keepers:
* Cheryl Ann Angel (USA)
* Carola Esparza (Chile)
* Ya Bia d’Osumare (Brazil)
* 8 September 2023 – Camp Fire Story Festival – Dronten
* 9 September 2023 – Dinertheater Lewinski – Sneek
Special guest speaker: (20.00 – 22.00)
* Indigenous Frisian Frederieke Karin van der Lijn
* Music Nyk de Vries
* 9 October 2023 – Cinecenter – Amsterdam
Special guest speakers / KIVA Elders: (19.30 – 21.20)
* Philip van der Zee (NL)
* Theresia van der Zee (NL)
* 15 October 2023 – Lantarenvenster – Rotterdam
Special guest speakers: (13.30 – 15.30)
* Documentary maker Marijke Kodden (NL)
* Music To be announced
* 27 October 2023 – World Connecters / Haagse Hogeschool – Den Haag
Special screening for the students of the Haagse Hogeschool, following the Minor: Making Peace Not War
* 8 November 2023 – SnowApple/Cyborg – Teatro de la Cuidad – Mexico City – MEXICO
⭐️ Very grateful that KIVA is part of this beautiful show in Mexico on the 8th of November. Thankyou Laurien Schreuder, Cynthia Martínez of SnowApple Collective for creating this beautiful evening!
⭐ In Teatro de la Cuidad in Mexico City 42 female singers/musicians from around the world will sing/play for Mother Earth and the Water and very happy we can present a small part of the KIVA documentary! ⭐
* 15 November 2023 – Centro Cultural Universitario UNAM (CCU) – Mexico City – MEXICO
Special guest speakers: (18.30 – 20.30)
* Nubia Rodriquez Garcia
(Raices de la Tierra / Roots of the Earth)
* Marijke Kodden – Film maker KIVA
* 17 November 2023 – Meaningful Leadership Community – Theater Branoul – Den Haag
On Friday 17th of November, we are meeting up with the Meaningful Leadership Community for a special screening of the film about the KIVA, The Call of the Wisdom Keepers. After the screening, we will have a live Q&A with Dutch-based Indigenous Wisdom Keepers.
* 18 November 2023 – Avalon Community/Retreat Centre – Schoorl
Special guest speakers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Paqo Shaan Don Alejandro Apaza
(Qero Nation) Peru
* Medicine Man / Avalon Elder Henry de la Croix
* 20 November 2023 – Huerto Roma Verde – Mexico City – MEXICO
Special guest speakers: (18.30 – 20.30)
* Heriberto Villasenor
(Director Raices de la Tierrra / Roots of the Earth)
* Nubia Rodriquez Garcia
(Raices de la Tierra / Roots of the Earth)
* Marijke Kodden – Film maker KIVA
* 30 November 2023 – Theater De Luifel – Heemstede
Special guest speakers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Henry Mentink (Veerhuis voor de Aarde)
* Li An Phoa (Drinkable Rivers)
* Fransje Voncken (Ons Inheemse Geheugen)
* Music by Dennis Kivit
* 8 and 9 December 2023 – Cine Mayahuel – Guadalajara – MEXICO
Special guest speakers: (19.00 – 21.00)
* Heriberto Villasenor (Director Roots of the Earth/Raices de la Tierrra)
* Nubia Rodriques Garcia (Roots of the Earth/Raices de la Tierra)
* 11 December 2023 – icw That’s The Spirit – Theater DeLaMar – Amsterdam
Special guest speakers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Karen Hamakers Zondag (NL)
* Maori Elder Toroa Aperahama (NZ)
* Avalon Elder Sharon Healey (AUS/CR)
* Music by Leonie Bos (NL)
* 14 December 2023 – De Polderij – Maassluis
Special guest speakers: (19.30 – 22.00 uur)
* Joke Steenvoorden (Grootmoeder van de Lage Landen)
* KIVA Elder / muzikant Philip van der Zee
* KIVA Elder / muzikant Theresia van der Zee
* Dr. Ir. Ronald Waterman – Waterbouwer
* Mireille Hollaar – Stichting Zelfvoorzienende Leefhectaren
* 17 December 2023 – Cine Tonala – Mexico City – MEXICO
Special KIVA-afternoon with: (16.00 – 18.00 uur)
* Music by Marisa NAINA (MX)
*.Luis Angel Paulin will share about 34 work (KIVA) of Roots of the Earth (Raices de la Tierra)
* 20 December 2023 – Filmtheater De Lieve Vrouw – Amersfoort + dialogue with Wisdom Keepers of Tribal Wisdom
KIVA documentary + Dialogue Wisdom Sharers (18.30 – 22.00 uur)
* Marcela Astete (Peru / NL)
* Elliot Rivera (Puerto Rico / NY / NL)
* Muziek en sharing van Femke Bloem (NL)
* Jessica Wawoe (Tribal Wisdom / moderator dialogue)
* 24 December 2023 – Studio to B – Drachten
Special afternoon (13.30 – 17.30 uur) with:
* KIVA documentary
* Projectie van Eiyem van Ben Vieberink
* Kringritueel: Nana Hema
* + gratis welkomstdrankje
2024
* 14 January 2024 – KIVA + Cacao Ceremony – Helmond
KIVA documentary +
Cacao ceremony (13.30 – 17.30 uur)
Special KIVA-afternoon with:
* Cacao Ceremony by Cecile Kliebisch and
*.Music by Ruud Post
* 18 January 2024 – Filmhuis/Kultuurwerkplaats – Oosterbeek
KIVA filmavond ism Platform Oergeneeskunst (19.30 – 22.00)
* Annemarie Semeijn (oprichtster Platform Oergeneeskunst)
* Handpan music by Stijn Verschuren (Medical Practicioner and member Oergeneeskunst)
* Medical Practicioner Marieke van Koningsbrugge and Yoga Teacher
* 25 January 2024 – Theater De Luifel – Heemstede
Special guest speakers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Henry de la Croix (Medicine Wheel)
* Music by Shaz & the Medicine Man
* Geert van der Veer (Herenboeren)
* Fransje Voncken (Ons Inheemse Geheugen)
* 1 February 2024 – Theme: ‘Youth at the Centre’ Op Hodenpijl – Schipluiden
Special guest speakers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Maori Wisdom Keeper Toroa Aperahama
(Voice of the Past)
* Avalon Wisdom Keeper Sharon Healey
(Voice of the Present)
* Young Elder Mishka Rood
(Voice of the Future)
* Music by Shaz & the Medicine Man
* 3 February 2024 – Cine Tonala – Mexico City – MEXICO
Special guest speakers/music: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Music by Marisa NAINA & Viva la Quinta (MX)
* Manuel O’Brien (Raices de la Tierra)
* Fernando Cabello (Raices de la Tierra)
* 4 February 2024 – Nieuwe Wereld Dialoog – Naarden
KIVA-film screening and dialogue
* 16 February 2024 – Antropia (co-creation The Optimist) – Driebergen
Special guest speakers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* MATTHIJS SCHOUTEN
– Emeritus/Endowed Professor of Ecology and Philosophy (WUR/Cork, Galway Ireland)
* NAOMI VAN REE – Medium and druïde guide
* JAN PIETER SCHREUR – Guardian of Frysian Wisdom / 13 Primordial tribes
* Music by FRANCESCA FRALALAI – Harpist, singer connecting to european roots and artist
* 29 February 2024 – Holistisch Centrum De Koningin – Hilversum
Screening with guest speakers/musician:
(19.30 – 22.20)
* Musician Erica Nap – Het Vergeten Lied
* Elder Nicole Zonderhuis
* 1 March 2024 – Podium Bredius – Woerden
Screening with guest speakers/musician:
(19.30 – 22.30)
* Anneke Wittermans en Suzan van der Voort
* Henry de la Croix (Medicine Wheel)
* Jeannette van Dongen
* Music by Dennis Kivit
* 8 March 2024 – De Nieuwe Yogaschool – Amsterdam
Screening with guest speakers/musician:
(19.30 – 22.30)
* Dialoque with Tijn Touber
* Music by Leonie Bos
* Cacao Ceremonie lead by Merel
* 21 March 2024 – Heart to Heart Centre – Bussum
Screening with guest speakers/dancer:
(19.30 – 22.30)
* Introduction Marijke Kodden
* Vraja Sundari (Sammadhi Dance Company):
Live Dance and Ritual
* Meditation Ritual
* 23 March 2024 – Mariakapel – Rosmalen
Screening with guest speakers/dancer:
(19.30 – 22.30)
* KIVA Elder Annelies Theelen
* Wiggert Meerman
* Music: Frank Jenniskens
* 29 March 2024 – OASE – Rotterdam
Screening with guest speakers/music:
(19.30 – 22.30)
* Henry Mentink (Veerhuis voor de Aarde)
* Liane Lankreijer
* Q’Ero Priester Nicolas Pauccar Calcina (Peru)
* Medicine Music: Dymphi Peeters
* 6 April 2024 – Bibliotheek Rijn en Venen / Parkvilla – Alphen ad Rijn
Screening with guest speaker:
(20.00 – 21.30)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden
* 7 April 2024 – Cinema Texel – Den Brug Texel
Screening with guest speakers/cacao-ceremony
(14.00 – 16.50)
* Cacao-ceremony by Richelle van Sonsbeek
* Theon Moerbeek: What are your Roots?
* Christa Bakker: What is your body telling you?
* Music: Gerard & Winne de Leeuw
* 15 April 2024 – Theater De Kom – Nieuwegein
Screening with guest speakers/dancer:
(19.30 – 22.00)
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel (VS)
* Inuit Elder Angaangaq (Greenland)
* Robert Bridgeman
* Music: Handpan Studio
* 9 May 2024 – De Meditatietuin – Amsterdam + fundraise KIVA photo-expo (auction ) to support the Elders / Roots of the Earth
Filmscreening + dialogue + auction
of the KIVA photo-exhibition: (19.00 – 22.00) with:
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel (VS)
* 10 May 2024 – Eibernest – Liessel
Water ceremony / wildflower walk / potluck with wild flowersoup /
music / film screening and dialogue with: (full ticket: 15.00 – 22.00 or evening ticket 19.00 – 22.00)
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel (USA)
* Patricia Pattinama (NL / Alifuru)
* Wildflower Walk by Simone van Horik
* Hosted by Patricia van Kessel/The Healing Breath
* 16 May 2024 – Omniversum – The Hague
Special guest speakers / Wisdom Keepers (19.30 – 22.00)
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel (USA)
* Carola Esparza (Mapuche tradition-Chile)
* Raquel Haugh (NL)
* Music by Anna Fernhout
* 16 May 2024 – Theetuin Kraaijenbeekhof – Driebergen
Special guest speakers / Music
* Patricia Pattinama (Alifuru Ancestry and music)
* 18 May 2024 – Museum of Humanity – Zaandam
Special guest speakers / Wisdom Keepers from 3 continents –
WORLD WISDOM UNITED (19.30 – 22.00)
* Cheryl Angel (Lakota Elder – USA)
* Carola Esparza (Mapuche tradition – Chile)
* Rutendo Ngara (Ancient African Foundation- South Africa)
* 19 May 2024 – Mariakapel – Rosmalen
Special Guests speakers: (19.00 – 22.00)
THEME: FEMININITY IN LEADERSHIP
* Cheryl Angel – Lakota Elder (VS)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche tradition (Chile)
* Rutendo Ngara – South Africa
* Music by Jennifer Ann
* 23/24 May 2024 – B for Good Leaders Summit – Beurs van Berlage – Amsterdam
The Voice of Mother Earth in the Boardroom with 1100 CEO’s at the B for Good Leaders Summit
* Cheryl Angel – Lakota Elder (VS)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche tradition (Chile)
* Rutendo Ngara – South Africa
* Toroa Aperahama (NZ)
* 25 or 25/26 May 2024 – ism Univibes / Landgoed Ottermeer – Wouwse Plantage
Uniting on this paradise: Landgoed Ottermeer, with 4 Wisdom Keepers from 4 Continents, leading 4 Ceremonies:
* Toroa Aperahama (New Zealand)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche tradition (Chile)
* Cheryl Angel – Lakota Elder (VS)
* Elder Nicole Zonderhuis (NL)
* Medicine music by Patricia Pattinama
* 28 May 2024 – Filmhuis De Fabriek + KIVA-Exhibition – Zaandam
Special guest speaker: (20.00 – 22.00)
* Elder Carola Esparza – Mapuche tradition (Chile)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden
And possibility to watch the KIVA Photo Exhibition at Café Fabriek next to Filmtheater De Fabriek.
* 29 May 2024 – Prismare – Enschede
Special Guests speakers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Cheryl Angel – Lakota Elder (VS)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche tradition (Chile)
* Music by Erica Nap (NL)
* 30 May 2024 – Omniversum – The Hague
Special guest speakers / Wisdom Keepers (19.30 – 22.00)
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel (USA)
* Carola Esparza (Mapuche tradition-Chile)
* Music by Patricia Pattinama
* 5 June 2024 – Theater De Klif – Nijmegen
Special Guests speakers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Cheryl Angel – Lakota Elder (VS)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche tradition (Chile)
* Lange Q & A met Cheryl, Carola en Marijke (filmmaker)
* 18 June 2024 – Cinecenter – Amsterdam
Special Guests speakers: (19.30 – 22.00)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche Ancestry (Chile)
* Josine Peters (The School of Life Amsterdam)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden
* 20 June 2024 – Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam / The Other Side – Amsterdam
* Special Dance edition, with next to the screening of the KIVA documentary:
* Cacao Ritual by Jennifer Ann
* Ecstatic Dance by Kareem Raihani
* 23 June 2024 – MovieW i.s.m. Stichting Beelden op de Berg- Wageningen
This edition of World Movies & Meals consists of a tour of the Art Exhibition: “Witch’s herb – decolonising botany” in Belmonte Arboretum, followed by the film in Movie W and afterwards a communal meal, provided by Food of Cultures from Wageningen.
* 17 July 2024 – De Terp (witte kerkje) – Oudorp
Special Guests speakers: (19.30 – 22.30)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche Ancestry (Chile)
* Medicine Man / Elder Henry de la Croix (NL/Java)
* Music by Shaz & the Medicine Man
* Hosted by Corinne Moerman (Germaniten)
* 18 July 2024 – Studio Paradiso – Edam
Special Guests speakers: (19.00 – 23.00)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche Ancestry (Chile)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden (NL)
* Interactief programma met publiek en sprekers
* Gehost door Flavio van Studio Paradiso
* 25 July 2024 – Puur ZENtrum – Almere
Special Guests speakers: (19.30 – 22.30)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche Ancestry (Chile)
* Cacao-ceremony & Soundbath by Binkie
* Hosted by Sacred SoulTribe Events
* 26 July 2024 – Filmtheater FC Hyena – Amsterdam
Special Guests speakers: (19.00 – 21.00)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche Ancestry (Chile)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden
* 31 July 2024 – Cinema LAB 1 – Eindhoven
Special Guests speakers: (19.00 – 21.00)
* Carola Esparza – Mapuche Ancestry (Chile)
* Raphael Klompers – Timpico (NL/Suriname)
* 22 August 2024 – The Scotsman – Edinburgh Scotland
Film screening with guest speakers:
(19.30 – 21.30)
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel (VS)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden (NL)
* Music / sound bath: Angela Edwards
* Hosted by Michelle Sutherland (Definitii)
* 25 August 2024 – Geilsland Estate – Beith Scotland
Film screening with guest speakers (12.00 – 15.00):
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel (VS)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden (NL)
* Music and short meditation
* Hosted by Michelle Sutherland (Definitii)
* 27 August 2024 – Theosophical Society – Glasgow Scotland
Film screening with guest speakers (19.00 – 21.00):
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel (VS)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden (NL)
* Music and short meditation
* Hosted by Michelle Sutherland (Definitii)
* 28 August 2024 – Royal Seven Star Hotel – Totnes United Kingdom
Film screening with guest speakers (19.00 – 21.30):
* Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel (VS)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden (NL)
* Music by Fionnuala Kirby (UK)
* 29 August 2024 – St. Benedict’s Ch. – Glastonbury
Film screening with guest speakers (19:30 – 22:00)
*Lakota Elder Chery Angel (VS)
* Filmmaker Marijke Kodden (NL)
* Music by Draupadi (UK)
* 5 September 2024 – ROEF Dakpark – Amsterdam
Film screening with guest speakers (19:15-21:45)
* Iris Poels
* Robin van Asperen
* 9 September 2024 – Online event + dialogue with 3 Wisdom Keepers
Online film screening with guest speakers (20:00-22:30)
* RUTENDO NGARA (Co-Founder of Ancient Wisdom Foundation – Africa)
* CAROLA ESPARZA (Mapuche Ancestry – Chile)
* CHERYL ANGEL (Sicangu Elder – USA)
* 13 September 2024 – Transitie Centrum – Supreme College Nederland in Castricum
Film screening with special guest speakers (19:30-22:00)
* Annelies Theelen
* Manja Bedner
* Music by Robin Holistic Harmonies
* 26 September 2024 – de Refter – Ubbergen
* Annelies Theelen – Wisdomkeeper (NL)
* Jurjen Annen – Bosbeweging (NL)
* Huni Kuin mystica Samany (BRA)
* Huni Kuin Wanu Yawanawa (BRA)
* Huni Kuin Duo Ninawa (BRA)
Share your Review with us
– ‘Inspiring and fascinating documentary! It is an important document in this time of transition. The original peoples are the predecessors of the New Earth. They still remember the time where we are heading towards’ –
Robert Bridgeman – modern mystic,
healer, speaker and author
Heel speciaal & ontroerend.... en zo nodig in deze tijd!
Het geeft vertrouwen en erkenning aan de diepe waarden die wij in onze cultuur zijn vergeten en zelfs hebben verloochend. De documentaire is een must-see op grote schaal, overheid, bedrijven, maar ook voor jongeren, om een voorbeeld en richting te hebben voor de toekomst die zeker voor hen onzeker is. Veel dank!
Fantastische film!
Fantastische film, helemaal naar mijn hart. En prachtige rakende muzikale reis!
''I am just another you.''
Een absolute aanrader! Om weer te leren zien en te durven ervaren dat wij allen met iedereen en alles om ons heen, 1 zijn. Daarom deze film, daarom deze roep. NU!
THANK YOU SO MUCH MARIJKE!
The movie triggers deep remembrance within, I am shaking! It is time to come together again in ceremony, also in the west! XX
It was heartwarming!
It was heartwarming!
Nice to be among like-minded people. I was offered several insights when the elders spoke after the documentary.
Locations Exhibitions and Screenings
To share the message of KIVA – not only through the documentary – Marijke is also organising Photo-Exhibitions of the KIVA Ceremony and the Wisdom Keepers. The photographs can be viewed at various locations. ‘She has captured wisdom, energy and light in vivid portraits, which when seen together, can inspire and guide us to live as our Ancestors once did. At one and in harmony with nature.’ Rakinah Buttner
* De Meditatietuin – Amstelpark 6, 1083 HZ Amsterdam – Expositie t/m 31 maart 2023
* Pakhuis de Zwijger – Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC Amsterdam – Expositie 9 januari t/m 20 februari 2023
Do you want to help spread the message?
If you are inspired to help to spread the message of KIVA and the Wisdom Keepers – in your own community or local cinema – you are very welcome to contact us to explore co-creating a screening of the documentary. Preferably also with guest speakers and music, as this is the concept of the screening. You can contact us via:
info@kiva-wisdomkeepers.com
Together we can keep the fire burning!
* Non-profit *
This is a non-profit project in cooperation with
Roots of the Earth / Raices de la Tierra,
the organisator off all KIVA ceremonies worldwide
© 2022 Copyright Marijke Kodden (Design, Photography and KIVA documentary)