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Last updated on January 23, 2008

Our mission is to connect people to the natural and spiritual world, and to bridge the wisdom of the Ancient Ones with the world of today, so that the diversity of life can flourish for future generations.

Our vision is to build a ceremonial and retreat center that can serve all people, including youth, while being an appropriate space for indigenous elders and wisdom keepers to gather and share what has been passed down in their cultures from previous generations. The vision includes beautifully cared for natural gardens, 13 sacred ceremonial spaces, and a tipi village.

Description:
We have two goals:

1. We preserve indigenous wisdom and traditional practices.
   
   

Education
We create awareness of indigenous, earth-based traditions and their contributions to the healing of ourselves, our communities and the planet. We do this through: Retreats, Healings and Ceremonies led by Indigenous Spiritual Guides and Elders. We provide Public/Private Talks, Presentations & Lectures, Web Teachings and Teleconference Teachings, Promoting Indigenous Literature, and Coordinating Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites honored by Indigenous Peoples. We also educate the youth by bringing a very hands-on, culturally rich and fun approach to sharing about indigenous wisdom and traditional practices.

Wisdom Exchanges
We provide opportunities for indigenous wisdom keepers, spiritual leaders, youth, and All Peoples to come together and exchange their wisdom and sacred practices through ceremonies, councils and gatherings.

Documentation
We continue to preserve the historic sharing at this time by documenting ceremonies, gatherings, and teachings through various means of media. The spiritual journey of our Founder has been documented over the past fifteen years and is being prepared to be shared with others for the first time.
Promotion of Indigenous Arts and Culture
We promote and sponsor performances and exhibits of indigenous arts and culture; create cross-cultural exchange opportunities for indigenous artisans to share their practices; coordinate events; and promote the sale of indigenous arts and crafts.

1. We renew our custodial relationship with the Mother Earth and all of her beings.
   
   

Experience Living Directly From the Earth
Most of our retreats and workshops provide people with an experience of what it is like to live simply and directly from the earth and to do what is required for his or her survival, while incorporating an earth-based spiritual consciousness. These simple experiences create
opportunities for people to be deeply touched and moved, and inspire them to become conscious stewards of the earth and the natural world. We also offer camps for the youth that provide a wide variety of ways to develop a more intimate relationship with nature.

Modeling Sustainable Agriculture & Development
We will utilize traditional indigenous agricultural practices along with modern technologies in establishing natural food, herb and medicinal gardens, as well as practicing natural and traditional ways of processing what can be harvested from the land. We will also demonstrate taking responsibility for our food supply by establishing a seed bank of old-strain and original native seeds, and collecting seeds from crops grown on the land. We are committed to demonstrating environmentally conscious solutions to housing and energy in the construction of our land-based centers.

Education
As we develop our land-based centers and create our facilities, we are planning to offer workshops in collaboration with others on various natural agricultural practices, green building, and alternative energy to increase awareness of these sustainable options.

History:
TJU-EPU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was incorporated on May 4, 2006, and was granted public charity church status on June 18, 2007. Our members, supporters and contributors live in communities around the globe.
Tinamit Junan Uleu-Earth Peoples United was built upon the work and many accomplishments of our Founder, Mayan Spiritual Guide Tata OmeAkaEhekatl Erick Gonzalez. His work over the past thirty years has supported Native communities, their wisdom keepers and spiritual elders, to bridge traditional Indigenous values, culture, and spirituality with modern-world society.

We were gifted 1,700 acres of land 45 minutes from Ashland, Oregon and one hour from Mt. Shasta in Northern California.

Contact people:

Marcella Eversole, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Heddi Neale, President, (phone), (email) Kirana Miller, Vice President, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (707) 928-4215

Address:

PO Box 915 Cobb, CA 95426

Web Site: http://www.earthpeoplesunited.com

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: None,   Walk distance (in minutes): None   Nearest Bus Stop: None, None minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes

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