Malidoma Somé
Malidoma, an initiated member of the Dagara tribe of West Africa, holds two doctorate degrees and three masters degrees. His books include autobiography, Of Water and the Spirit, and his first book, Ritual, described by Robert Bly as, "...the greatest and most detailed book about ritual I have read..."
The East Coast Village
d.b.a. Ancestral Wisdom Bridge Foundation, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the living traditions of indigenous peoples, in particular the Dagara tribe of West Africa. We support projects requested by the Dagara, such as Women's Gold, a women's shea butter cooperative...Read More
Welcome to a Dagara-Inspired Way of Walking on the Earth
A Two Year Intensive Training
March 8: Mineral Ritual in NYC March 21: Mineral Ritual in Boston April 25: Grief Ritual at ECV land May 20: IAST begins
Dear Friend,
The time for a vigorous act of devotion to, and embracing of the indigenous wisdom of Africa has come. After centuries of silence and in hiding, the teachings and wisdom of the Ancestors are rising up to lead the world into the next level of consciousness and spirituality. As we know, the African continent is not just the birthplace of mankind but also the repository of profound unseen powers and technologies. These technologies remain on standby ready to contribute to a radical healing change much needed in the world today...
Click on picture at right to view three Quicktime videos of Malidoma answering the following questions: What is Indigenous African Spirit Technologies? What will participants learn during the Two Year Intensive? What benefit will there be to learning Indigenous African Spirit Technologies?
Scenes with the East Coast Village, upstate New York and Africa
