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 in 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/
KIVA screenings and tickets
* 10 December 2022 – 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
* 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
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
NOTE: We are on the look-out for new locations and opportunities to organize PHOTO EXHIBITIONS AND SCREENINGS OF THE KIVA DOCUMENTARY. If you have a venue or an idea for a good location, you can contact me via info@kiva-wisdomkeepers.com
Together we can keep the fire burning!
© 2022 Copyright Marijke Kodden (Design, Photography and KIVA documentary)
CONTACT INFORMATION
- For more info + ideas for screening the KIVA documentary, you can contact Marijke Kodden: info@kiva-wisdomkeepers.com
- For more info about + registering for next KIVA ceremony in Germany (10-13 Aug 2023) roots-of-the-earth.de
- Raquel Haug is forming a group to organise a KIVA ceremony in Holland in the future. If you are interested in joining, you can contact her: r.haug@xs4all.nl
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 in 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/
KIVA screenings and tickets
* 10 December 2022 – 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
* 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)
* 9 September 2023 – Dinertheater Lewinski – Sneek
Special guest speaker: (20.00 – 22.00)
* Dutch Frisian Elder Frederieke
* Music to be announced
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
AHO
So beautiful, true, hopeful, and needed.
"Ervaar de energie en het potentieel van de nieuwe cultuur"
Op deze bijzondere avonden ( dit wordt mijn derde keer) proef je de energie en de potentie van de nieuwe cultuur. Deze, voor onze tijd zo belangrijke film, communiceert mystieke diepte en opent onze ogen voor iets waar we totaal van afgedwaald zijn. Door de krachtige beelden in de verschillende rituelen proef je de diepe eenheid waar we diep van binnen allemaal naar verlangen. Het collectief dat in de energetische ruimte als zielsverbinding tussen elkaar ontstaat en waarin ook eindeloos ruimte is voor diversiteit, is een duidelijke richting voor onze toekomst.
A beautiful docu with honesty and hope
In the search of how to be of service in the world, Kiva showed me in an inspiring yet honest way how we can help and why. It inspired me to come together in circles and pray for ourselves and the world. As within so without, as above so below. Thank you Marijke for putting worlds together and I salute the work that has been done and still will be!
Visionaries and a Prayer for Healing
Thank you to all the courageous, the visionaries, the dreamers who are part of the Kiva Family, Roots of the Sacred, Marijke and family who made this documentary. I believe with all my heart and soul this message and prayer will continue to spread as we work to heal ourselves and our sacred home.
Ik voel me gedragen!
Het was een fantastische warme middag. Ik voel me gedragen door jullie mooie beelden en klanken. Diep vanuit mijn hart een heel groot dankjewel!
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!
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