sipapu (see'pa poo) n. a Native American word used among the Hopi and Navajo peoples for that place or moment of transition between the material world and spiritual dimension.

Sipapu Foundation was founded in 1989 and granted not-for-profit status by the IRS in 1992, as a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization, incorporated in Santa Fe, New Mexico.


Mandates of the foundation

 

To further the cause of inter-cultural peace through understanding.

To this end, Sipapu has conducted, sponsored or supported over a hundred projects and programs. These include:

a) Talks by respected and renowned teachers from the Native American, Asian, and western spiritual traditions.

b) Dozens of classes and special courses on such traditional Asian teachings as yoga, tai chi chuan, aikido, karate, meditaton, chi-kung, flower arranging, dance therapy, Oriental brush art and Japanese tea ceremony.

 

To offer programs and support and encourage projects that provide opportunities for personal growth, enrichment and understanding.

Programs conducted at Sipapu Center include:

a) Arts program with the Santa Fe public schools that included story-telling, dance and music presenatons (classical, jazz and ethnic), attended by more than 5000 chidren, as well as the severely handicapped and senior citizens.

b) A series of classes at the center for incarcerated teens included aikido and tai chi, to promote both respect and self-confidence.

c) Spapu assisted three resident theater companies who rehearsed at the center and performed both there, in schools and, around the state.

d) Sipapu conducted an extensive weekly jazz series, with free tickets given to Big Brothers and Sisters, as well as to institutions working with troubled teens, and adults recovering from substance abuse.

 

Other projects that Sipapu Foundation has been involved in:

"Seeking God: The Way of the Monk," a documentary that has been broadcast on public television and cable stations, as well as internatonal television.

 

"In Memory of a Once New World," a CD by a recognized composer that blends indigenous music with contemporary musical idioms.

 

The establishment of the Santa Fe-Japan Sister City accord in 1993. The relationship with Tsuyama, Japan became inaugurated with a visit by a group from Tsuyama, including its mayor and city counselors. The relationship was formalized in 1994 with the return to Japan by a group from Santa Fe, including several city counselors.

 

  

 

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