Cultural Restoration, Calpulli Contributions

Xochiquetzal, our Mesoamerican Indigenous Two-Spirit Calpulli, is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for our community in King, Kitsap and Pierce counties, Washington. This initiative is vital for reclaiming our cultural knowledge and access to ceremonial tools, fostering healing through shared traditions like drumming, herbalism, and crafting. By supporting us, you help cultivate a nurturing environment where all individuals, particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community, can engage in meaningful cultural practices. Join us in honoring our heritage and restoring the sacred connections that enrich our lives and community.

Our goal is to establish a space that provides accessible opportunities for our (intimate small closed group) Mesoamerican Indigenous peoples seeking a community environment in King and Pierce counties, Washington State. We aim to create a welcoming space where our relatives can engage in drumming, Curandero work, playing the teponaztli, crafting regalia, cooking and sharing cultural and nutritious food, pottery-making, participating in song and dance, practicing herbalism and ethnobotany, and feeling respected and centered in our sacred bodies. Our focus is on inclusivity and making these experiences accessible to individuals of all skill levels. Ceremony is an integral part of our daily practice, and we seek to enhance our access to medicinal tools to reclaim and cultivate intimate community gatherings.

We have recognized the necessity for forming a safe and inclusive space, particularly for the Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer,Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic community. Given our past experiences, cis and straight micro-aggressions, we are committed to creating an environment that upholds the values of respect, understanding, and support for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Additionally, we are committed to acknowledging and honoring the land on which our ceremonies take place, emphasizing gratitude and respect for the restorative spaces that facilitate our gatherings.

Xochiquetzal is a significant deity in Mexica and Nahua mythology, associated with fertility, beauty, love, and arts. In Mexica mythology, Xochiquetzal is often depicted as a beautiful and youthful goddess, reflecting her association with youth and attractiveness. She is symbolically linked to flowers, particularly the marigold, and is sometimes portrayed adorned with flowers or holding them in her hands.

Xochiquetzal is a complex figure with both gender roles represented within her mythology. In Mexica belief, she is revered as a dual-natured deity embodying both feminine and masculine aspects. This duality highlights her connection to the concept of duality and balance, which is a fundamental principle in Mexica cosmology.