41st Annual Native American Elders and Youth Gathering

Early Registration extended to July 11!

It is our intention for attendees to pay online for catering and event planning purposes. If this is an issue for you please reach out to: eldersgathering@sunray.org for further information with the subject line 'ALTERNATIVE REGISTRATION'

REFUND POLICY: Registration and meal fees will be refunded in full up to 14 days prior to the beginning of the event minus an administrative fee of $25. Within 14 days of the event registration fees will be refunded minus the cost of meals and a $25 administrative fee.

Registration for children under 18 is included with parent/guardian registration and we encourage you to pay what you can for them by offering a heart donation. Please note, you will need to pay for children’s meal plans accordingly. Meals for Children ages 0 – 7 are free; Meals for Children ages 8 – 14 are half-price; Meals for Children ages 15 – 18 are full-price.

For more info on meals: https://sunray.org/eldersgathering/meals/

All are Welcome!

Highlights: Indigenous Wisdom Teachings, Art and Music for children, Sharing Circles, and more.

This Year’s Theme:

Light is Consciousness

All matter is consciousness and all is interdependent.

–Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo

The Indigenous peoples of the Americas prophesied that the day would come when they would share their spiritual teachings with all people. For 40 years, Ven. Dhyani Ywahoo, Sunray’s spiritual director, and Sunray Meditation Society have been fulfilling that prophecy through our annual Elders Gathering. This 41st year we are inviting young people as well as Elders to present and share from their hearts. 

The Elders and Youth Gathering is a place for everyone of like mind and heart, committed to living in harmony with the Earth and all living beings, to learn, listen, share, and experience the creative power of a global spiritual community.



At the annual Elders and Youth Gathering, Indigenous Elders, youth, quantum physicists, and environmental and earth scientists come together with the community from all walks of life and nationalities. Elders share wisdom, reveal the sacred teachings within ancient prophecies, and engage in multi-generational, community discussions about building a new way of walking in harmony with Mother Earth.