To us matriarchy is the centrality of women, mothers and children as a tool for liberation of the Land and her People. Matriarchy teaches us to put people over profits, to build community instead of remaining isolated, to practice reciprocity instead of greed, to center regeneration instead of exploitation, to foster inclusivity instead of separation and to make sure everyone’s needs are being met because of the recognition that all life is sacred. Matriarchy teaches us to move from a place of love, instead of moving from a place of dominance.

As herbalists, birth workers and farmers, we are constantly building reciprocal relationships with our non-human kin. For this reason, our practices are rooted in ecological humility, sustainability, biomimicry and ancestral wisdom. Our goal is to regenerate biodiversity and soil, become a buffer for climate change and honor Mother Earth’s and our own natural cycles of growth and rest.

We come from collectivist Indigenous cultures that embrace and understand interdependence. For this reason everything we do and offer comes from a mentality of abundance. This means that we are here to share information, skills, labor and resources for BIPOC and their communities, realizing that we can accomplish more and go further together, than if we do it alone. We practice mutual aid both online and in our local community.

Within our work we always acknowledge the Sacred and give our respects to our Ancestors and Mother Earth. We believe in always asking for permission before taking action and expressing our gratitude every day, just like our Ancestors have always done.

We consistently work to create communities both on-line and locally, that are diverse in age, religion, language, ethnicity, ability, gender and sexuality. We make sure to maintain BIPOC leadership and create bonds of solidarity and collaboration with Indigenous, Black and Latinx communities. We are committed to authenticity, non-violent practices and relationality as we work towards collective liberation.

We understand that cultural memory is vital in order to maintain cultural identity over time. As Indigenous people in Anahuac, Abya Yala and Turtle Island, we have been systematically stripped from our cultural memory by the colonial machine. For this reason, we are committed to the revitalization and reclamation of our ancestral ways of knowing, leading, healing and mothering.

Our Elders always say that a healer isn’t the one who does the healing, but rather serves as a vessel for the Great Spirit to do the healing. We acknowledge there is a connection that every human and non-human being has directly to their own divinity and to the cosmos. Therefore, we do not believe that we can empower or heal anyone. Instead, we move from a place of humility and curiosity and believe that we are simply a bridge to help show the way for those who are ready to step up as rising matriarchs.

As many of us struggle to navigate a very fast paced world that centers productivity, consumerism and capitalism, we strive to do things differently. We do our best to remind ourselves and others that our purpose in this world is not to produce endlessly. This means that we must check in with ourselves and each other about our energetic and emotional capacity, as it changes day by day. Even though Mujer de la Tierra is a business, we do not move from capitalistic principles. We prioritize rest, recovery and the slow life. This allows us to remain present in the moment, stay grounded and show up as our best selves when we are needed. We encourage everyone to do the same.