David Atekpatzin Young

Atekpatzin is a Spiritual Leader and Curandero of the Apache Nation of Colorado. He grew

up in the Chicano Movement and has been an advocate for Indigenous, Chicano, and

Queer rights over the course of his life. He studied with Apache, Chicano, Genízaro, Lakota

and Mexica traditional healers. He holds a Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies. Atekpatzin

is an author of several books, an independent scholar, an artist, a musician and music

producer.

Books by Atekpatzin:

• Mexicayotl: The Philosophy, Beliefs & Teachings of a North American Indigenous

Religious Movement

• A Magic Feather: The Science and Theory of Chicano Traditional Healing Practices of

Aztlán

• Chicanismo, Indigenous Identity and Lateral Violence

• In these beaded slippers...

Books can be purchased at: amagicfeather.com

CD’s by Atekpatzin:

• Mexikateokwikameh, Sacred Songs of the Aztecs (Tzotzollin)

• Night Wind, Songs of Prayer

• Temaliztli Teocuicameh, Songs for the Rite of Purification (Tzotzollin)

Music can be downloaded at: Spotify, Apple or wherever music is found online.