Welcome Message
Welcome to the National Compadres Network (NCN). We work with individuals, organizations and communities around the country based on our philosophy of La Cultura Cura (LCC) or transformational health and healing. LCC philosophy continues the teachings of our ancestors who reinforced the importance of sacred values, traditions and interconnected relationships as the foundation of cultural strength. Please visit this website often to see the amazing work being done by our staff and local and national partners. We look forward to serving as a resource to support and share the work you do. Bendiciones.
NCN Monthly CĂrculos
NCN hosts four monthly circles that operates in the context of ceremony. They are a safe space for guiding people from awareness to movement; promoting the four LCC values, confianza (trust), respeto (respect), dignidad (dignity), cariño (love). Each participant has an opportunity to openly share pain, suffering and blessings, which in turn helps them re-connect with themselves, families, and communities, and heal unresolved trauma through positive health, healing, and development.
Men’s Talking Circle – San Jose
Men’s Talking Circle – East Los AngelesÂ
Women’s Talking Circle – Femme Identified LGBTQIA2S+ (Virtual)Â
Women’s Talking Circle – National Comadres Circle (Virtual)
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Immigrant Resources
National Compadres Network (NCN) stands behind the communities impacted by immigration and those directly affected due to their legal status.
NCN BLOG
Maestro José Montoya 7th Annual Flor y Canto Memorial Scholarship RECIPIENTS
Last year, 2021, marked the 7th time the National Compadres Network has honored Maestro JosĂ© Montoya with the Flor y…
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VIDEO: Cultural ways of Healing
Cultural ways of Healing: Jerry Tello, a life-long social justice change maker and Director of the National Compadres Network, addresses the power of…
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Building the We
Download the PDF version here.
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2020 José Montoya Flor y Canto Memorial Scholarship
In Maestro JosĂ© Montoya’s honor, NCN will award two $500 scholarships. The focus of the scholarship is “Flor y Canto,” which invites young…
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