Day of the Dead Celebration
by Francisco G. Gómez The Day of the Dead goes by many names, Día de los muertos, Day of the Ancestors, Day of the Egún, All souls Day and many […]
Water is Life Exhibit – Post Presentation Reflections
by Francisco G. Gómez Water is Life Presentation – Highland Park, New Jersey – October 28, 2017 Time is always a great factor when doing an arts installation show, and […]
Split Rock Sweet Water Prayer Camp Ceremony
by Francisco G. Gómez Last Sunday, January 22nd we attended a wonderful ceremony at the Split Rock Sweet Water Prayer Camp in Mahwah, N.J.. It turned out to be a […]
What Is the Matrix and How Does It Affect our Health?
by Francisco G. Gómez To answer that question would take volumes. It would require a vast amount of information on so many areas of human existence, so I will focus […]
Numen – The Healing Power of Plants
by Francisco G.Gómez Syllabification: (nu·men) Pronunciation: /ˈn(y)o͞omən/ noun (plural numina /-mənə/) the spirit or divine power presiding over a thing or place. Origin: early 17th century: from Latin Above is […]
Eco-Living in a Plentiful Way: Plenitud Eco-Educational Initiatives
by Francisco G. Gómez I was up by 6:30 am as the vibrant sunshine from an incredibly beautiful blue sky was peeping in through the curtains. As I rolled back […]
Mata Siguaraya
En mi cuba nace una mata, que sin permiso no se puede tumba eh. No se puede tumba eh, porque son Orisa. Esa mata nace en el monte, esa mata tiene poder. Esa mata es Siguaraya!
The Medicinal and Spiritual Properties of Passion Fruit
In the on going age of the quick fix pill and the forgotten spiritual aspects of life, it is a relief to know that Passion is much more than a fruit that heals the body, but rather a fruit that is healing for the spirit and soul as well…
Raíces Cultural Center Receives Arts Grant to Continue Annual Cultural Legacy Festival
The new year has brought Raíces Cultural Center news of being awarded a program grant from the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission to continue the annual Raíces Cultural Legacy Festival. The […]
The Eco-Logic of First Peoples
by Francisco G. Gómez A few days ago I attended a screening of “The Economics of Happiness” at the behest of a friend. The film, in a nut shell, addresses […]