
This program is part of the Unity in Diversity Christmas and New Year Symposium, December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
This sacred gathering weaves together invocations, songs, Indigenous teachings, and traditional ceremonies for healing, unity, and peace. Rooted in the original instructions passed down through generations, it offers prophetic guidance for humanity as we face the changes of Mother Earth.
For thousands of years, Indigenous Nations across the Earth have carried the teachings of creation, ceremonial calendars, and prophecies—sustaining them through times of oppression and colonization. These traditions remind us that when we listen deeply to the winds, waters, trees, animals, and all Beings of Creation, we receive the wisdom we need to walk forward in balance. Dreams, visions, and the presence of the Ancestors provide a spiritual roadmap, guiding each soul to fulfill its sacred mandate.
This program honors the sovereignty of the individual, the family, the clan, and the Nation, while calling us into unity with all peoples and the Earth.
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Together, we gather in ceremony to remember who we are, to honor the Earth, and to walk the path of healing for future generations.
Offered as 1 satsang and 3 workshops (subject to change).
The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with an 8pm satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with a 90-minute noon workshop on the last day of the program. Click here to read more about the Yoga Vacation Program details and view the ashram schedule for yoga classes and meals during your stay. We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your program for the optimal experience.

Kahontakwas Diane Longboat, M.Ed. is a citizen of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and a member of the Turtle Clan of the Mohawk Nation. A respected ceremonial leader, traditional teacher, healer, and educator, she is the founder of Soul of the Mother Healing Lodge at Six Nations Grand River Territory and the founding director of First Nations House at the University of Toronto. Through her teaching and leadership, Diane shares Indigenous knowledge and spirituality as pathways to personal, community, and societal transformation aligned with natural and spiritual law.
Diane has served in leadership roles for major Indigenous and interfaith gatherings, including the Parliament of the World’s Religions and the Traditional Peoples Gathering. She is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for the Study of Spirit, a national Indigenous women-led charity dedicated to fostering spiritual unity, supporting Indigenous healing traditions, training future generations of healers, and advancing community initiatives rooted in cultural wisdom, healing, and food sovereignty.
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