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Introductory Workshops and Youth Classes
Intro classes and workshops
ARC offer introductory classes and workshops from time to time. These are shorter series workshops and classes that introduce you to tradition and ancestral communication.
Youth Classes
Our ancestral communication classes for the Youth ages 6-17 introduces our young people to tradition and ancestors.
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Ancestral Communication Path
Our Ancestral Communication path is a 2 part study and the foundation for taking our advanced ancestral courses including our divination path. The first class is ARC P1 - Communication followed by ARC P2 - Shrine. These two classes will give you the tools to communicate with your ancestors and ancestral spirits and build a working relationship to have them support you in healing yourself and your family. Following completion of ARC P2 - Shrine you will have the opportunity to take our ARC P3 - Ancestralization class where an ancestralization ritual is perform to bring your lost ancestors home.
Continuing Study
Beyond the Keys to the Kingdom (BKK)
BKK is our advanced series of classes to further deepen your spiritual work. Learn to interpret the candles used in your prayers, learn the optimal times for prayer, get an introduction to dream interpretation and more. These classes are intended for students who have completed ARC P1 or graduates of ARC P1 and P2 and have limited availability and schedule. Please look out for notifcations in Beyond ARC classroom for updates on class avaialbility and schedule.
Ancestral Divination Path
For those who have completed the ARC P1 and P2 study and shrine building we offer our diviners path study beginning with the Ancestral Shells class. All classes in the diviners path require that you have an ancestral shrine and have completed a divination with Chief Montana confirming that this path is for you.
Introduction to Tradition
Workshops and Specialized Classes
See below for our introductory specialized classes and workshops including our Youth path. If you would like to begin your journey to find your purpose and restore your connection to your ancestors through tradition, take a look at our Ancestral Communication classes. Click on the image to register for a class.
Registration Open
Mma N'aama (Shunize Alvin) invites you to a conversational workshop with focus on relationships.
It's a safe space created by Mma N'aama where participants explores all the many facets of relationships.
Day/Time:Wednesdays at 12 pm EST
Length: Ongoing
ARC/ECV Elementals Retreat
Closed for Registration
Registration Closes on August 3rd
Prerequisite: ARC Student
The Elementals is an intensive week-long immersion into radical rituals of fire, water, mineral, earth and nature. The rituals will reconnect you with spirit, ancestors, and nature in a way that begins to have you move through the world as your true nature.
Day/Time: September 8th thru 16th
Length: 9 days
Ancestral Communication
Communication and Renewal Classes
See below for our Ancestral Communication and Renewal Study with Chief Montana. The classes are created to guide you to your purpose and restore your family by reconnecting you with your ancestors through the practice of Kaali (Tradition). Click on the image to select payment and register for a class
Closes for Registration
Start Date: March 3, 2025
Prerequisite: None
Learn how to talk to your ancestors! This class will create and strengthen your relationship with your people. You will be given various activities to do with regards to establishing communication with your ancestors and the spirits in your bloodline.
Day/Time Monday at 7:30PM
Length: Approx. 20 weeks plus
Ancestral Shrine (P2)
Closed for Registration
Start Date:May 30, 2024
Prerequisite: ARC-P1
This is a shrine building and activation class. There will be a shrine creation session in Atlanta, GA which will involve a hands-on approach to building your shrine with clay. You will also assist with the process necessary to invite your ancestors and spirits to “take their seat” on your shrine.
Day/Time: Monday at 7:30PM
Length: 20-weeks plus
Ancestralization (P3)
Closed for Registration
Start Date: September 18, 2023
Prerequisite: ARC-P2
In this class you will learn how to work with your shrine and your ancestors on a deeper level. You will be provided with advanced shrine work techniques, learn how to make a spiritual tool and participate in the ancestralization ritual.
Day/Time: Monday at 5PM
New! Group Rituals (P4)
Coming Soon.
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Start Date: TBC
Prerequisite: ARC-P3
In this class you will learn how to perform rituals in group using your shrine and ancestralized ancestors.
Day/Time: TBC
Length: TBC
ARC Youth Communication
Closed for Registration
Start Date: June 24, 2023
Prerequisite: Ages 6-17 (For youth ages 6-12 a parent/family member must be taking or have taken ARC classes to take the class. )
In this class your youth will learn the basics of who the ancestors are , how to communicate and develop an intimate partnership with them.
Day/Time: Saturdays at 11:30 am EST
Length: 6-8 Weeks
Spiritual Tools
Beyond the Keys to the Kingdom
Our Beyond Key to the Kingdom classes give you the tools you need to continue your independent work with your ancestors in an empowered way. Click on the image to select payment and register for a class
Beyond the Keys to the Kingdom - Candle Interpretation
Closed for Registration
Start Date: June
Prerequisite: In or complete ARC P1
In this class you will learn how to determine the candle colors for ritual and how to interpret the messages from the spirits during a ritual.
Day/Time: Click for next available class date
Length: 8-weeks plus
Beyond the Keys to the Kingdom - Prayer
Closed for Registration
Start Date: Click image for details
Prerequisite: Completion of ARC P1
In this class we deep dive into how to maximize the results of rituals and prayer requests based on the week days and times of the day. It may sound simple, but by knowing the best time to perform a ritual/prayer the results can be exponentially enhanced.
Day/Time: Click image for next available class date
Length: 8-weeks
Closed for Registration
Start Date: January 10, 2024
Prerequisite: Current or Graduate ARC Students
In or complete P2
In this class you will learn to interpret your dreams from a traditional perspective. You will deepen your connection to the ancestors by learning how to interpret their dream messages. This class is an excellent supplement to the ARC P1 and P2 class, for those who would like to learn to interpret their own dreams.
Day/Time: Wednesday at 7:30PM
Length: 8-weeks plus
Coming Soon for Registration
Start Date: October 16, 2024
Prerequisite: Divination Shells
Payments: Class payments are $156 per month for 4 months. The price include the processing fee.
In this class you will learn to create the life you want for yourself and you life. You will be able to determine what is stopping your creations in your life from manifesting.
Day/Time: Wednesday at 7:30PM
Length: 12-weeks plus
Ancestral Divination
Divination classes and Workshops
The Ancestral Divination Path is a 4 part study into different traditional divination techniques. This path are for those who have come here with a purpose to service their family and/or community through divination. Pre-requisite ARC P1 and P2 and a divination from Chief Montana to determine your readiness to take the class. Click on the image to select payment and register for a class
Ancestral Shells
Closed for Registration
Registration by Invite Only
Next Start Date: By invitation
Prerequisite: (ARC-P1/P2 and divination by Chief Montana prior to registering.)
This class will teach you the “basics” regarding shell divination, receiving yes or no answers to the questions that you ask and developing your ability to “hear” from your ancestors with better accuracy.
Day/Time: Click for schedule
Length: 4-weeks
Diviners Track
Registration Open (by invite only)
Start Date: May 5, 2025
Start Time: 5PM EST
Prerequisite: P1, P2, and Ancestral Shells
This course consists of 3 parts:
- Advanced Ancestral Shells:
- Learn advanced techniques regarding shell divination which will allow you to receive information from your ancestors in a variety of ways.
- Dream Interpretation:
- Learn how to enter the dream realm to decipher messages and extract hidden information.
- Divination:
- Learn how to divine using shells, candles, water, and sand.
Advanced Shells
Registration Open (by invite only)
Start Date: Click for details
Prerequisite: Ancestral Shells + Divination
You will learn an array of techniques regarding shell divination which will allow you to receive information from your ancestors in a variety of ways.
Day/Time: Click for current schedule
Length: varies
Advanced Dream Interpretation
Registration by invite only
Start Date: Click
Prerequisite: Advanced Shells + Divination
Did you know that your ancestors communicate with you in the dream realm? Learn how to decipher messages and extract information from your ancestors that is hidden in your dreams.
Length: varies
Language and Culture
Language and Culture Workshops
Our language class are for those who want to learn the traditional Dagbanli language spoken by the Dagomba people in Northern Ghana. If you are serious about deepening your practice within this system, learning the language opens the doors to building a direct relationship with our elders in Ghana. Click on the image to select payment and register for a class
Registration Open
Start Date: April 15, 2023
Pre-Requisite: None
This is an introduction to the Dagbani language. The class is instructed by a native Dagbani speaker who will guide you in understanding this beautiful culture and language spoken by the Dagomba people of Northern Ghana.
Day/Time: Saturdays @ 10am
Length: Continuous
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