The Elsewheres is an online educational platform guided by the wisdom of the Nahui Ollin and led by a collective of knowledge keepers, scholars, medicine people, and community members.
Rooted in cycles of self-reflection, ancestral knowledge, will and action, and transformation, The Elsewheres creates a space where Indigenous and decolonial approaches intersect. It honors knowledges as sacred and shared resources, fostering an environment of learning, healing, and connection.
Beyond the Gaze
of Colonial Systems
Here, learning is rooted in relational accountability and ancestral legacies rather than colonial validation. We shift from knowledge accumulation to knowledge reclamation, re-membering the histories, resilience, and wisdom that these structures have attempted to erase.
To be in The Elsewheres is to reject the Ivory Tower's emphasis on individualism, competition, and performative inclusion. Instead, we honor community-centered out-comes, where learning is about healing, liberation, and creating pathways for culturally relevant futures.
The Elsewheres is a space for reimagining education beyond the traditional academia, fostering a community dedicated to restoring agency, empowering spirit protection, and moving us collectively toward a future of freedom and transformation.
AĀ Space for Reanimating Ancestral and Collective Knowledges
The Elsewheres is a space for reanimating ancestral and collective knowledges, guiding a journey toward liberation for historically resilient, marginalized communities.
Rooted in the cyclical wisdom of the Nahui Ollin, The Elsewheres creates a learning environment where Indigenous and decolonial approaches intersect, centering historically resilient communities and honoring knowledge as a shared, sacred resource. Moving beyond traditional academia and the Ivory Tower, The Elsewheres is a sanctuary for community-building, resilience, and the reimagination of what is possible.
Here, facilitators and learners walk together on a path that supports cultural resilience, collective power, and the freedom to exist beyond colonial systems of oppression, honoring each step toward collective freedom and restoring agency through knowledge and community.
Our Offerings
Ā At The Elsewheres, we offer a variety of ways to engage with our content, ensuring accessibility and depth for all learners:
SELF-GUIDEDĀ Our self-guided recorded courses allow you to learn at your own pace, guided by Knowledge Keepers, elders, and scholars sharing culturally grounded teachings.
LIVE COURSESĀ For more interactive experiences, we host live online classes and in-person retreats and workshops, creating spaces for connection, healing, and transformation.
CONTINUING EDUCATION Additionally, we are proud to offer accredited Continuing Education (CE) courses for AASECT, designed with decolonial and emancipatory frameworks.
Whether exploring personal growth or professional development, The Elsewheres provides meaningful opportunities to reconnect with ancestral wisdom and nurture liberatory practices.
