Salaton Ole Ntutu, Maasai Warrior, Chief and Healer:
February 1—26, 2012
When and Where to Meet Salaton Ole Ntutu
Salaton Ole Ntutu, Maasai chief, shaman and community leader, is visiting the San Francisco
Bay Area to forge a link between his tribal community in Kenya and ours in the US by sharing
his wisdom and life stories. He is coming to generate awareness and support for his community’s
health and education projects, and efforts to preserve culture and nature while developing a self-
sustaining community in changing times. During his visit, Salaton will engage in conversations
about his traditional Maasai life from childhood, through warriorship, into his present role as a
visionary leader bridging world cultures.
Learn more about Salaton as a speaker
Read Salaton Ole Ntutu's biography
See Salaton discussing his community projects
If you would like to host an event between February 1–26, to share Maasai culture, awareness of conservation issues and safari adventures, or would like to schedule a leadership presentation to your company’s leaders or other business leader group, contact Susan Olofson at susanolofson@gmail.com.
Event Dates
Please join Salaton Ole Ntutu at the following public events in the San Francisco Bay Area. Check back for updates as additional events are scheduled.
Friday, February 3, 6-8pm: Livermore, CA
Asante Africa Foundation Donor Journey
Salaton will share stories and experiences of growing up Maasai, becoming a warrior, chief and shaman. He will talk about the blessings and challenges experienced by his community today, and how Asante Africa Foundation is making a difference. Past and potential donors are welcome to talk about the possibilities for visiting Kenya and Tanzania to see the projects funded with their support, and meet the people doing the work in-country. The gathering will be hosted by Asante Africa Foundation CEO Erna Grasz, Livermore, CA.
Email your RSVP to receive further location details to: susanolofson@gmail.com
See event flyer here.
Sunday, February 12, 2-4pm: Livermore, CA
Spiritual Connections, with Susan Wilson, Medicine Dreaming Woman
and Salaton Ole Ntutu
Susan Wilson, Medicine Dreaming Woman, will host a spiritual gathering in Livermore with special guest Salaton Ole Ntutu. Join us for an afternoon of spirit, blessings, and conversation about Maasai native healing and culture, and how it relates to Native American spiritual traditions and healing. Learn more about Susan.
Email your RSVP to receive further location details to: susan@medicinedreamingwoman.com
Monday, February 13, 6-8pm: Berkeley, CA
Sharing the Stories, Blessings and Challenges of the Maasai
Salaton will share stories and experiences of growing up Maasai, becoming a warrior, chief and shaman. He will talk about the blessings and challenges experienced by his community today, as well as conservation efforts and his Kenya safari adventures, and offer ways for us to support his community projects.
Email your RSVP to receive further location details to: susanolofson@gmail.com
Friday, February 17, 6-8pm: Omiiroo Gallery, Oakland, CA
Kenya Culture Conversation with Maasai Leader Salaton Ole Ntutu
Come for conversation and chai, with a special guest from Kenya, Salaton Ole Ntutu who is a chief, shaman, and visionary community leader. Hosted by Kenyan artist Githinji Mbire at Oakland’s Omiiroo Gallery, you are welcome to come and hear of the blessings and challenges of the Maasai. Salaton will share his stories of his traditional Maasai life from childhood days herding goats and cows amongst wild animals, through warriorship when he spent seven years in the African bush with little more than a spear and a blanket, into his present role as a visionary leader. Today, he is helping his people navigate the challenges of retaining their culture and way of life in the face of pressing environmental, social and economic threats. He incorporates world views in his mission, through travels to India, Europe, and the US.
Omiiroo Gallery, 400 14th St. (14th & Franklin), Oakland, CA, 94612
Saturday, February 18, 1-3pm: Lafayette, CA
2012 Traveler Event
Travelers with confirmed travel with us for 2012 are invited to a private event with Salaton to get acquainted before they are reconnected in Kenya over the coming year. Further event details will be sent to all 2012 travelers by Susan Olofson.
Sunday, February 19, 1-3pm: Oakland, CA
Sharing the Stories, Blessings and Challenges of the Maasai
Salaton will share stories and experiences of growing up Maasai, becoming a warrior, chief and shaman. He will talk about the blessings and challenges experienced by his community today, as well as conservation efforts and his Kenya safari adventures. The gathering will be hosted at the home of past-travelers with Susan Olofson Travel to Salaton’s village in Oakland, CA.
Email your RSVP to receive further location details to: susanolofson@gmail.com
Saturday, February 25, 3-4:30pm: Lindsey Wildlife Museum, Walnut Creek, CA
Maasai Culture and Kenya Wildlife
All ages will enjoy Salaton’s stories of growing up as a Maasai boy, to become a brave warrior, healer and community leader. Learn about how he used knowledge of animal behavior and sounds to survive amongst wild animals since childhood, and how he is protecting the environment for wild animals today. Program is free with museum admission.
Lindsey Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597