We welcome you to the National Compadres Network. We offer you a glimpse into work that is being done around the country based our philosophy of La Cultura Cura or Transformational health and healing. This philosophy continues the teachings of our ancestors who reinforced the importance of sacred values, traditions and interconnected relationships as the foundation of cultural strength. We invite to visit this website often to see the amazing work being done by our staff, local and national partners. We look forward to serving as a resource to support and share the work you do. Bendiciones
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Monthly Men’s Talking Circle – San Jose
February 13, 2020 – February 13, 2022
2nd Wednesday of the Month
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Monthly Women’s Talking Circle – San Jose
February 18, 2020 – February 18, 2022
3rd Tuesday of the Month
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Monthly Men’s Talking Circle – East Los Angeles
February 19, 2020 – February 19, 2022
3rd Thursday of the Month
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32nd Annual Hombres Retiros Cancelled
This year marks the 32nd Annual Hombres Retiro that men would have traveled to Mission San Antonio de Padua in Jolon, California to gather in ceremony to reconnect with our ancestral traditions to strengthen our spirit. The intergenerational group of men that have gathered since 1988 have offered prayers of support so that as hombres […]
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July 1, 2020
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Sacred Fatherhood & Webinar
As we approach Father’s Day we want to acknowledge and offer blessings to all those fathers, grandfathers, mothers, tios, big brothers, mentors and others who have filled the role of FATHER in a child’s life. For those who have walked this journey of guiding, caring for, protecting, loving and worrying about your children, it comes […]
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July 1, 2020
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Comadres Newsletter – June 2020
Palabra from Maestras Susanna Armijo and Debra Camarillo: We just want you to know that we’re thinking of all of you and continuing to hold you so close in our hearts. We offer our continued support through our prayers for your safety, protection, health, and well-being; in mind, body, and spirit. During this major shift […]
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July 1, 2020
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2020 José Montoya Flor y Canto Memorial Scholarship
In Maestro José Montoya’s honor, NCN will award two $500 scholarships. The focus of the scholarship is “Flor y Canto,” which invites young students to share their creativity. The application includes submitting written responses and a creative piece that reflects the applicant’s culture and its beauty and healing strength. Students (ages 13-26) currently enrolled in school and working to complete their education. Applicants will be […]
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July 1, 2020
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