Join us in a yarning circle with Tata Juan Nelson Rojas, a Traditional Knowledge-holder of the Nahuat Pipil First Nation of El Salvador.

Stories about ancient cosmology, mother earth medicines, traditional foods, soil and water health will be woven around the theme: Dreaming the Past to Remember the Future.

Transcending the rising concern of climate crisis, colonization and social unrest, Juan offers insight into restoring sacred balance.

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Tata Juan Nelson Rojas Calderon

Tata Juan Nelson Rojas Calderon is a Traditional Knowledge-holder of the Nahuat Pipil First Nation of El Salvador. He is the program coordinator for PULL TOGETHER NOW’s Mesoamerica and South America and organizes collaborations to protect the Original Free Peoples and Nations, their HomeWater, sacred sites and ancient ways of Life.

Tata (Elder) Juan is a member The Council of Spiritual Guides and Healers including the Maya Chortí, Maya Pocomam, Nauat Pipil, Lenka, Kakawira, Nonualco, and Chorotega peoples.

He holds traditional knowledge of ancient cosmology, Mother Earth’s medicines and foods, and gardening with timeless traditions which some people today call Permaculture.

Juan participates in ceremonies, gatherings, workshops, and conferences to share his knowledge of growing healthy traditional food and taking care of the Soil, Land and HomeWaters. He shows people that by following ancient cultural methods and protocols people can thrive in sacred balance, reclaim their traditional health and resilience, enjoy food and economic security, and address the impacts of climate crisis and the ongoing genocidal actions and policies of colonization. Juan and his son Barry enjoy their time on the Rio Torola, the HomeWaters where they belong.

Tata Juan Nelson Rojas: Father; Helper; PTN Vice-President; Elder Advisor; Mesoamerica and South American Program Coordinator.