Ancestral Connection Ceremony Series with Irka Mateo

The Great Remembering: Ancestral Connection Ceremony Series

Reclaiming Our Natural Spiritual Power as Humans & Honoring the Lineages That Shape Us

In a post-modern world that has long sought to sever our connection to the unseen, we are gathering to remember—to reclaim the spiritual birthright that resides within us all. Through a series of seven ceremonies, we will reconnect with the wisdom of our ancestors, honor the lands that hold us, and step into a new way of relating—with love, reverence, and deep remembrance.

This is an invitation to:

• Establish and restore confidence in yourself as a spiritual being. 
• Restore a lineage of knowing—to listen, heal, and honor those who walked before us so that we may move forward with clarity, courage, and integrity.

🌿 Meet Irka Mateo – Your Guide on This Sacred Journey

Introducing Irka Mateo, a radiant Taino woman from the Dominican Republic, celebrated elder, medicine woman, and master ceremonialist. For over 35 years, she has captivated audiences as an award-winning singer-songwriter and recording artist, becoming a pioneer of the Dominican alternative music movement. Her wisdom, artistry, and vibrant spirit will inspire and uplift you. This year, she has been nominated Taino woman of the year for her pioneering work uplifting her peoples traditions for decades. 

And, meet Kiley and Christy Hartigan, your hosts.

We are a mother – daughter duo of professionally certified life and relationship coaches. We created JourneyOn LLC 4 years ago and we specialize in coaching women to transform their mother-daughter relationship out of old patterns and into a new sacred chapter.  The seeds of this collaboration with Irka were sown last year when we met at a conscious gathering in rolling hills of Nebraska. Together, we intend to bridge indigenous wisdom with modern culture in these transformative ceremonies and circles.

A Cohesive Journey Series in 7 Ceremonies

🔸 Ceremony One: The Great Remembering – Saturday, April 26th | 5-9 pm
We begin by reclaiming our spiritual power. Before institutions told us we needed mediators to access the Divine, humans across all lands knew how to listen to their ancestors. This opening ceremony is about stepping back into that truth and re-establishing a direct connection to the wisdom of those who came before us.

🔸 Ceremonies Two–Five: Reconnecting with Our Lineages
We will honor our four ancestral lineages:

1. Maternal lineage of our mother – Sunday, April 27th | 5-9 pm
2. Maternal lineage of our father – Saturday, May 3rd | 5-9 pm
3. Paternal lineage of our mother – Sunday, May 4th | 5-9 pm
4. Paternal lineage of our father – Thursday, May 7th | 6-10 pm

Each journey is sacred and unique, allowing us to listen to the voices and stories of those who came before, to bear witness to their wisdom, and to see how their lives still move through us today. These ceremonies provide the space to heal generational wounds and strengthen the bond between past and present.

🔸 Ceremony Six: Releasing & Recommitting – Sunday, May 11th | 5-9 pm
With deepened understanding, we release inherited guilt, shame, and pain—making space for a new commitment of love, compassion, sweetness, and action. This is about forging an allyship with our ancestors, not from a place of burden, but from a place of devotion and honor. We ask: How can we honor their sacrifices and dreams? How can we lean on them for support as we carry forward in our own lives? 

🔸 Ceremony Seven: Gratitude & Celebration – Monday, May 12th | 6-11pm
We close with a gratitude ceremony and potluck, offering thanks to the ancestors of this land and honoring the Indigenous guardians who have held this wisdom for generations. Through music, food, and shared intentions, we step forward in a spirit of harmony, reverence, and joy. This is a time to acknowledge that we are guests on this land and to express our gratitude through offering, song, and movement.

Instructional Rhythm Circles 

In addition to the 7 guided shamanic journeys, we are also offering 3 instructional music/rhythm circles where Irka will teach you the shamanic rhythms to be used in her ceremonies. 

In preparation for the 7 shamanic journeys, Irka insisted that we hold one rhythm circle each week before the ceremonies. These circles are not ceremonies. They are instructional spaces for learning sacred rhythms that call forth the presence of the great Mother and her son, in Irka’s Taino culture. These rhythm circles will deepen our ceremonial practice and allow us to carry these ancestral songs into our own lives. 

We highly recommend attending the music circles and the ceremonies together, so you’ll feel thoroughly prepared and comfortable in the ceremonies. The songs and rhythms are tools for connection, helping us bridge the seen and unseen worlds.

Ticket Starting Cost for the Rhythm Circles: $40

Ticket Tier Pricing Overview

We understand this may look a little complicated but it’s actually relatively simple.

Tier 2 is a 20% increase from Tier 1.

Tier 3 is a 20% increase from Tier 2.

Tier 4 is just shy of double the cost of Tier 1.

Ceremony Packages are offered at a discount and will only be available up until the first ceremony. Afterwhich, only single ceremony tickets will be sold.

1-1 Healing Sessions with Irka Mateo

Irka has been a healer for 40 years and her healing sessions are truly one potent. 

You get to choose from her offerings what feels most aligned for you. 

She offers a sliding scale for her 90-minute sessions from $150-250. There will be a separate sign up link for these. 

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🎶 Song & Rhythm Circles – Learn new rhythms and ancestral songs that will be used in ceremony.

1. Wednesday, April 23rd | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
2. Wednesday, April 30th | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
3. Wednesday, May 6th | 6:30 – 8:30 pm

🔥 Ancestral Connection Ceremonies (Dates are correct, times are estimates)

1. Ceremony One: The Great Remembering – Saturday, April 26th | 5-9 pm
2. Ceremony Two: Maternal lineage of our mother – Sunday, April 27th | 5-9 pm
3. Ceremony Three: Maternal lineage of our father – Saturday, May 3rd | 5-9 pm
4. Ceremony Four: Paternal lineage of our mother – Sunday, May 4th | 5-9 pm
5. Ceremony Five: Paternal lineage of our father – Thursday, May 7th | 6-10 pm
6. Ceremony Six: Releasing & Recommitting – Sunday, May 11th | 5-9 pm
7. Ceremony Seven: Gratitude and Celebration with Potluck – Monday, May 12th | 6:00 – 11:00 pm

Who is this for?

This series is for those who feel the call to reconnect—to themselves, to their ancestors, and to the unseen forces that move through all of life. No matter your background, this work invites you to step into relationship with your lineage and with the lands you walk upon. Whether you are deeply engaged in ancestral work or just beginning to explore your roots, these ceremonies will provide an accessible and transformative space for connection and healing.

These ceremonies do not involve entheogentic substances. 

Our Intention

We understand navigating the conversation around our ancestors as members of post-modern society can be come with some delicate and confusing feelings. We (Christy, Kiley, and Irka) want to amplify this message:

We gather as members of a shared human lineage, seeking healing for ourselves, our ancestors, and the generations yet to come. This work is about acknowledgment, healing, and action—a way of moving forward with clarity, compassion, and intention. We do not gather in guilt, but in love. We do not gather in shame, but in remembrance. We do not gather in separation, but in unity.

Join us in this sacred remembering. Your ancestors have been waiting.

📍 Location:
700 Lion Point, Boulder, CO
For inquiries about 1:1 sessions, scholarships, or accessibility accommodations, please contact us at support@journeyon-coaching.com.