Register for AI-26
Registration, is nominal, reflecting your commitment to attending The Gathering.
Registration–Sept 1 to Oct 16, 2026
Registration in US dollars.
Community Members $15.00
Seniors - 55+ $10.00
Clinicians (Requiring CEUs toward their license) $150.00
Clinicians (NOT Requiring CEUs) $100.00
Person with Disability and Caregiver Complimentary
Speakers/Presenters/Volunteers Complimentary
Sponsors/Exhibitors/Community Partners Complimentary
Non-Profit/Community-Based Organizations $175.00
Government Agencies $200.00
Welcome!
Community Members, thank you for your interest in joining us for our 5th annual Ancestral Institute's Gathering from October 16 to 18, 2026, in collaboration and partnership with the City of Light Sanctuary, 100 Kerness Rd., Ellenville, NY. See below for images of the Center.
The 20026 Gathering includes a welcome, settle in, and a tour of the Sanctuary on Friday, Oct 16; the Conference/Gathering formally begins at 9:00am on Saturday, Oct 17 (see DRAFT program), and concludes on Sunday, Oct 18. As a community member, this nominal registration confirms your commitment to attend and covers your attendance, accommodation, transportation to and from NYC, and vegetarian food (this is a meatless facility) at the Gathering. In the evenings, on Friday and Saturday, we’ll screen Indigenous documentaries, Eternal Song, Kato, and Flowers of the Earth, generously shared with us by SAND.
Whether this is your first Ancestral Institute edition or you're one of our supporters attending since we started, and as you experience the Gathering, we look forward to sharing that with you, particularly, ensuring that you are in a safe and affirming environment - remember, this conference/Gathering is for, about and by you.
At this Gathering for our communities we welcome everyone, whether a person can afford the nominal fee (as a commitment) or not; anyone who is unable to afford the nominal fee is still welcome - no questions.
Food will be provided for everyone, i.e., Friday evening - a light dinner; Saturday - breakfast, lunch and dinner; and Sunday - breakfast and lunch. Meals/food are vegetarian. The City of Light Sanctuary is a vegetarian/meatless facility. No meat is allowed on the grounds and in the buildings.
Accommodation for AI-26 is shared cabins at the Sanctuary; one of our team will be coordinating accommodations. If you do not want to share a cabin, please look into nearby AirBnBs.
Respecting your individuality and identity, when you register for one of our events/programs/activities, we will not share your information with any third-parties without your permission, unless required by law enforcement and or a court order.
Registration fee includes
A complimentary Journal;
Official T-Shirt with AI’s logo, and assorted swag.
All meals are vegetarian.
Transport to and from
pick up at 2:00pm on Friday, Oct 16, at St. Nicholas Ave. and West 168th St. to City of Light Sanctuary, 100 Kerness Rd., Ellenville, NY and return, departing at 1:00pm on Sunday, Oct 18 back to St. Nicholas Ave and West 168th St. NYC
Payment Methods
Payments processed online by credit or debit card.
To pay for an individual or a group, contact us at info@dbgm.org, and we’ll send you an invoice (payment over $600 with a signed 2025 W-9 Form) to mail a check or pay by Zelle to DBGM, Inc.
Refunds and cancellations, alterations
Any cancellation or alteration of your registration must be sent in writing to info@dbgm.org by October 9, 2026.
No refunds after October 9, 2026.
