MexiCree - Aztec
Ollin Tohnatiuh
The Mehxica-Azteca-Chichimeca dance is a traditional dance that originates from Mexico that was created about 700 years ago. This dance is a ceremony and a way of life to honor the Sacred Elements of life: fire, earth, wind and water. It is a form of meditation that uses the body as an instrument to express our spirit to the universe. This beautiful culture was passed down from generation to generation.
From the Mehxica-Aztec nation, Coyotl Xiukhpainally has been practicing his culture and traditions with his family for most of his life in his community of Mexico and later in various locations of the United States.
This dance was introduced by Coyotl Xiuhpainally, at the Native Center of Toronto in 2004, where his wife, Ambie Kehewin/Xiukhpainally, from the Cree tribe, and people from different nations started to dance every Wednesday. The Condor and Eagle prophecy is about unification of all nations. Three years later in 2008, the group was named Ollin Tohnatiuh, in honor of traditional prophecies; Earth changes and cycles to come.
After 500 years of invasions we are in process of decolonization and re-establishment of our cultures and the hidden truths of all native nations.
Our native tradition keeps us alive, through our Huehuetl-drums and dances, that expresses our heart and keeps us in harmony.
In Unity,
MexiCree - Aztec
Workshops
Maya/Aztec Cosmology
Explore the spiritual beliefs, traditions and practices of the Ancient Maya and Aztec people, and how this culture has survived through the ages, and have carried their songs, language, culture and music forward to the present day.
Regalia Making
Learn the 3 elements of the Mexica-Aztec dance regalias, which are: the Ayacaxtli “shaker”, Brazaletes de piel “lather wrist”, iIxcualmecatl, “head piece” with Coyotl and members of Mexicree .