Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day Keeper of the Mayan Calendar, and is a 13th-generation spiritual guide. Grandfather Cirilo is also a founder and Grand Elder of the Continental Council of Elders & Spiritual Guides of the Americas, and an Extraordinary Ambassador for indigenous pueblos in the Guatemalan government.

An international lecturer on Mayan culture, he is renowned for his expertise in the Mayan Long Count Calendar, which culminated around the year “Zero” in 2012. Don Alejandro is dedicated to preserving the sacred teachings, visions, ceremonies, and prophecies of the Maya people, as honored in celebrations like the Wajxaqib Baatz.

I, Ac Tah, a descendant of the Mayab people from eastern Yucatan, trace my lineage to TAH CANCHE Baak and AC. My grandparents and Baak Huchin Bee Hat taught me that every 5125 years, Earth and

I, Ac Tah, a descendant of the Mayab people from eastern Yucatan, trace my lineage to TAH CANCHE Baak and AC. My grandparents and Baak Huchin Bee Hat taught me that every 5125 years, Earth and other planets align perfectly. This alignment, occurring now, signifies a historical time for humanity to evolve into beings of light, fostering a new consciousness of harmony and balance.

I am currently touring the country, promoting awareness of this awakening and the return of the Maya, as foretold by my ancestors.

A 10-minute film showcases the work of Honor the Earth, featuring music by John Trudell.

A 10-minute film showcases the work of Honor the Earth, featuring music by John Trudell.

Honor the Earth is a Native-led organization, co-founded in 1993 by Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe) and the Indigo Girls. Its mission is to combat the isolation of Native communities and increase financial resources for the Native environmental movement.

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