Ancestral Alchemy Academy is a changemaker-maker
ABOUT US
Ancestral Alchemy Academy is a Sovereign Food-Forest Freedom School home-based in Huichin, unceded Ohlone Territory, aka El Cerrito, CA. We create radical, customized curricula and learning experiences designed to wholistically nurture the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-beings of our rising generations.
intention
Our intention is to offer radical learning ( & unlearning) opportunities deeply rooted in Indigenous traditions and the ancient principles of our Ancestors on whose shoulders we stand.
mission
Our mission is to affirm each child's whole identity by supporting them in their development of invincible esteems, and careful responsibility for the environment, the community ,and the self.
actualization
actualization is achieved via the implementation of our camps, workshops, parent groups, offerings, & healing - centered engagements for district schools, independent schools, home schools, microschools & youth-service- providing organizations.
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men”
~ Frederick Douglas
Meet
the Maker
Tiarra Asia Omar Allen-Knox is a Professional Storyteller and Montessori-Trained Independent Teacher Activist who has been of service to thousands of youth and families. Mother Creator of Ancestral Alchemy Academy and The DREAM Liberation School, La Madre Tiarra (aka Mx.T) is committed to ensuring the bliss of our rising generations and supporting our youth in developing the critical consciousness muscles necessary for enacting lasting individual, interpersonal and institutional transformation. With over 16 years of experience, Mx.T holds space for our youth to see the truth in everything and sharpen sharpen their natural capacities for cut through illusions, shift the status quo, and be the change.