June 19–21, Summer Solstice 2025 – An Indigenous Perspective
An Indigenous Vision of Awakening, Renewal, and Unity
With all perspectives welcomed to comment—from Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. (Híŋhaŋ Wíčasta) and Deloria Tiospaye (Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋ and Chickasaw Nations), to all our beloved relatives of the human family joining us in person or virtually for the NewEarth Tanasi Gathering, Summer Solstice 2025.
At the sacred threshold of the Summer Solstice, June 19–21, 2025, under the radiant presence of the Solstice Sun, the NewEarth Tanasi Consecration and Proclamation rises—not as a fleeting event, but as a living ceremony, a sacred act of remembrance and renewal for all humanity. It is a rekindling of the ancient fire, an offering laid upon the altar of Mother Earth, and a clarion call to the soul of the Human Family.
This gathering is not the product of convenience or circumstance. It is born from prophecy. It is the emergence of the Rainbow Warriors, spoken of by many nations—those not bound by bloodlines or borders, but drawn together by spirit, by sacred trust, by the maturity of the soul. These are the ones who remember who they are, why they have come, and what they must now do.
“Starting from within, working in a circle, in a sacred manner, we heal and develop ourselves, our relationships, and our world.”
Starting From Within
True transformation never begins from the outside in. It is not handed down from institutions, nor dictated by policy. The shift of the ages begins in the sanctuary of the human heart. Each being, each family, each community holds within it the seed of transformation—a sacred potential waiting to be watered by vision, healing, and love.
The old world, founded on conquest, division, and the illusion of separation, was built from the outside in. The NewEarth must rise from the inside out. Its foundations are not concrete and steel, but inner awakening, collective remembrance, and the sacred fire that burns in the heart of every soul.
This gathering honors the fact that human beings can transform their world, not through power or dominance, but by aligning with the vision of what is possible. Without vision, people lose their way. But with vision, rooted in the sacred, born of shared purpose, we are drawn, like rivers returning to the sea, toward our highest destiny.
Yet vision alone is not enough. We must heal. We must face the grief, the intergenerational trauma, the pain of colonization, separation, and spiritual amnesia. Healing is not optional. It is the very soil from which renewal must grow. Without healing, there is no peace. Without peace, there is no future.
Working in a Circle
We gather not in rows of hierarchy, but in the sacred geometry of the circle, a way of being where no one is above or below, where each voice, each prayer, each offering is equally valued. In the circle, the sacred center belongs to no one and all.
This circle reflects a universal truth: all things are connected. Spiritual healing is tied to economic justice. Ecological renewal is inextricably linked to cultural sovereignty. Social harmony cannot exist without acknowledging our ancestral past. We rise together, or we fall divided.
Disunity is the disease of our time. The Tanasi Gathering offers the medicine, a circle of remembrance and belonging. We are not strangers. We are not enemies. We are relatives, bound by the sacred hoop of life.
Unity is not a matter of wishful thinking; it is a sacred responsibility. It is not passive; it is participatory. Each set of hands, each prayer lifted, each truth spoken, is part of this weaving. True development is not something done to people, but something co-created with love, trust, and the clear light of conscience.
We come not just to speak of justice, but to embody it—in how we walk, how we listen, how we share, and how we protect the dignity of every living soul. Justice, in its most valid form, is the breath of unity and the heartbeat of peace.
In a Sacred Manner
We affirm the sacred truth: we are not only material beings—we are spirit made flesh. Our bones are dust, yes, but they are carried by a flame that was lit before time began. Any path that denies this sacred essence is incomplete. Any future that forgets this truth is doomed to crumble.
The NewEarth cannot be constructed solely with bricks and blueprints. It must be birthed in ceremony, nourished by prayer, guided by values that emerge not from greed or fear, but from the wisdom of the ancestors and the Original Instructions placed within the soul of every nation.
This is not philosophy. This is the foundation. Without it, we are like a tree without roots, shaken by every storm. But with it, we are unshakable.
We remember: the hurt of one is the hurt of all, just as the honor of one is the honor of all. Actual development does not exploit, exclude, or extinguish. If it does, it is not development, it is decay.
And so, the path forward must be culturally rooted, not imposed. It must rise from language, ceremony, land, and lineage, from each people’s sacred memory and sacred right to live, to speak, to sing their truth.
We Heal and Develop Ourselves, Our Relationships, and Our World
Tanasi’s 8th Fire is not ignited for spectacle. It is lit for learning, not the kind taught in institutions, but the kind that comes through the land, through dreams, through silence, and circles. We are learning beings. So long as we draw breath, we can grow.
We are not here to light a momentary spark. We are here to kindle a fire that will guide generations yet unborn. That means honoring sustainable paths, not extractive; sacred, not sacrificial.
We do not fight the shadows of the old world. We walk into the light of a new one. We choose to bless, to build, to embody.
Most of all, we come to be the change, not just to speak of it, not to wait for it, but to live it with courage, humility, and devotion.
We gather to make visible a world beyond war, beyond poverty, beyond isolation. A world where life is sacred, spirit is central, and the Human Family walks again in harmony with all of creation.
- Basic Physical Needs
Adequate nutrition, clothing, shelter, clean water, sanitary conditions, and medical services form the sacred ground upon which human dignity stands… - Spirituality and a Sense of Purpose
Spirituality is the sacred fire at the center of the human being… - Life-Sustaining Values, Morals, and Ethics
Like the roots of a mighty tree, values and ethics nourish and stabilize the human soul… - Safety and Security
To live without fear is a gift as essential as breath… - Adequate Income and Sustainable Economies
Economic systems must nourish life, not exploit it… - Adequate Power
Power, in our way, is not domination, but sacred responsibility… - Social Justice and Equity
Justice is the heartbeat of a healthy society… - Cultural Integrity and Identity
Culture is the song of a people’s soul… - Community Solidarity and Social Support
The lone tree may fall in the storm, but the forest endures… - Strong Families and Healthy Child Development
The family is the first sacred lodge… - Healthy Ecosystem and Sustainable Relationship with the Natural World
We do not inherit the Earth—we are born of her… - Critical Learning Opportunities
Learning is the continuous unfolding of our human potential… - Adequate Human Services and Social Safety Net
Even the strongest may stumble… - Meaningful Work and Service to Others
Work is more than labor…
Honoring the US Constitution
The Sixteen Indigenous Guiding Principles for Co-Creating a Sustainable, Harmonious, and Prosperous World
Preamble
We speak as one, guided by the sacred teachings and spiritual traditions of the Four Directions…
Starting from Within
- Human Beings Can Transform Their World – The web of our relationships with others and the natural world can be transformed.
- Development Comes From Within – The process of human and community development unfolds from within each person…
- No Vision, No Development – A vision of who we can become works as a powerful magnet…
- Healing Is A Necessary Part Of Development – Healing the past and closing up old wounds is necessary for sustainable development.
Working in a Circle
- Interconnectedness – Everything is connected to everything else…
- No Unity, No Development – Unity means oneness…
- No Participation, No Development – Participation actively engages people’s minds, hearts, and energy…
- Justice – Every person must be accorded equal opportunity…
In a Sacred Manner
- Spirit – Human beings are both material and spiritual…
- Morals And Ethics – Sustainable development requires a moral foundation…
- The Hurt Of One Is The Hurt Of All; The Honor Of One Is The Honor Of All – Our oneness as a human family…
- Authentic Development Is Culturally Based – Healing and development must be rooted in cultural wisdom…
We Heal and Develop Ourselves, Our Relationships, and Our World
- Learning – Humans are learning beings throughout their lives…
- Sustainability – Authentic development does not use up or undermine what it needs…
- Move To The Positive – Solve problems by visualizing the positive alternative…
- Be The Change You Want To See – Role modeling and living the solutions we propose…
The NewEarth Tanasi Gathering and the Union Principles of Consultation
The NewEarth Tanasi Gathering, held at the sacred moment of the Summer Solstice, is not only a ceremony of renewal—it is also a living embodiment of the Indigenous Prophecies of the Union of the Condor, Hummingbird, Quetzal, and Eagle…
Purpose of Consultation
- Build commitment, trust, and unity among all participants
- Identify shared opportunities and transform challenges into opportunities for growth and development
- Determine the best path forward with clarity, humility, and collective strength
Principles for Success
- Respect and Honor Diversity – Each participant arrives as a sacred being…
- Value All Contributions – Every voice is sacred…
- Freedom of Expression – Within the circle, fear has no seat…
- Welcoming and Accepting Wisdom – To accept truth from another’s lips is spiritual maturity…
- Stay Rooted in Purpose – Healing, renewal, and unity guide every step…
- Share in the Vision – The Gathering is about collective birth of a new way…
- Expect Truth to Emerge – Sacred friction reveals clarity…
- Detach from Personal Opinions – Release attachment to create space for shared spirit…
- Speak with Courtesy and Care – Each word carries spirit…
- Promote Unity Through Openness – Openness reconnects us as one sacred whole…
Let Tanasi be more than just a gathering; let it be a turning point, a prophecy fulfilled, and a promise kept.