COMMUNITY & COVEN
Lakû Mètrès La – Where Spirit, Family, and Discipline Walk as One
At Lakû Mètrès La, community is not something you join. It is something you become.
We are not a club. We are not a social circle. We are not a trend or a spiritual hobby.
We are a living lineage, a Coven, a Sosyete, a House of the Spirits — built through discipline, love, accountability, and ancestral order.
Every person who enters the Lakû enters a rhythm, a responsibility, and a spiritual family that stretches from the United States to Haiti to the ancestral nations of Ginen.
This is who we are.
KOMINOTE AK SOSYETE
Lakû Mètrès La – Kote Espri, Fanmi, ak Disiplin Mache Nan Menm Chimen
Nan Lakû Mètrès La, kominote a pa yon bagay ou rantre ladan l. Se sa w vin ye.
Nou pa yon klèb. Nou pa yon gwoup sosyal. Nou pa yon tandans oswa yon jwèt espirityèl.
Nou se yon linyaj vivan, yon Sosyete, yon Sèk, yon Kay Lwa, ki bati sou disiplin, lanmou, responsablite, ak lòd zansèt yo.
Chak moun ki rantre nan Lakû ar antre nan yon rit, yon responsablite, ak yon fanmi espirityèl ki pwolonje
soti Ozetazini, rive Ayiti, rive nan peyi zansèt Ginen yo.
Se sa nou ye.
OUR SPIRITUAL FAMILY STRUCTURE
THE LAKÛ
The Lakû is the heart of everything.
It is our spiritual home, the place where teachings originate, where laws are held, and where tradition is guarded.
The Lakû carries the ancestral current and the root of every ceremony, every class, and every initiation
ESTRIKTI FANMI ESPIRITYÈL NOU
LAKÛ A
Lakû a se kè tout bagay.
Se Kay espirityèl nou, kote fòmasyon pran nesans, kote lwa yo kenbe, kote nou veye tradisyon yo.
Lakû a pote kouran zansèt yo, rasin chak seremoni, chak klas, ak chak inisyasyon.
THE COVEN / SOSYETE
The Coven is the working body of the Lakû.
This is where members study, serve, learn protocol, honor the spirits, and develop through structure, discipline, and daily ritual practice.
The Coven is a living machine.
Every member is a moving part.
When the parts work in harmony, the spirits walk easily among us.
KOVEN / SOSYETE A
Kòven lan se kò travay Lakû a.
Se la manm yo etidye, sèvi, aprann pwotokòl, onore espri yo, epi devlope nan estrikti, disiplin, ak pratik rityèl chak jou.
Kòven lan se yon machin vivan.
Chak manm se yon pyès ki deplase.
Lè tout pyès yo mache ansanm, espri yo sikile fasil nan mitan nou.
OUR EXTENDED SOSYETE IN HAITI
Lakû Mètrès La is not isolated. We stand on the shoulders of a larger spiritual family in Haiti, our ancestral Sosyete, to whom we remain rooted, loyal, and connected.
This extended house:
- Holds our lineage
- Grounds us in Ginen tradition
- Hosts many of our ceremonies
- Guides us in ancestral alignment
- Supports our initiations and rites
- Keeps us aligned with the spiritual standards of the homeland
This connection is not symbolic — it is active, living, and essential.
It ensures that our School, our Lakû, and our Coven remain spiritually legitimate and grounded in true Vodoun practice, not modern invention.
PWOLONJMAN SOSYETE NOU AN AYITI
Lakû Mètrès La pa izole.
Nou kanpe sou zepòl yon gwo fanmi espirityèl an Ayiti, Sosyete zansèt nou, kote nou rete lwayal, fidèl,e konekte.
Gwo Kay sa a:
- Kenbe linyaj nou
- Ankre nou nan tradisyon Ginen
- Resevwa anpil nan seremoni nou yo
- Gide nou nan bon aliman ak zansèt yo
- Sipòte inisyasyon ak rit nou yo
- Kenbe nou aliyen ak estanda espirityèl peyi nou
Koneksyon sa a pa senbolik, li vivan, li aktif, li esansyèl.
Li asire Lekòl nou, Lakû nou, ak Kòven nou rete lejitim espirityèlman, byen chita nan pratik Vodoun ki soti nan rasin, se pa nan envansyon modèn.
SPIRITUAL MOTHERS & FATHERS
Our elders guide through example, not performance.
They teach the rituals, maintain the order, and protect the sacred.
They do not dominate.
They steward.
LAKU’S KIDS
The Inner Court, the closest children of the Lakû.
They serve the spirits faithfully, uphold tradition, and carry the house on their shoulders.
They support ceremonies, build altars, prepare offerings, and work directly with Mètrès.
THE WIDER COMMUNITY
supporters, donors, practitioners, and allies who walk with respect, devotion, and sincerity, even if they never become initiates.
This community is global.
This family is spiritual.
This lineage is ancestral.
MANMAN AK PAPA ESPIRITYÈL YO
Granmoun ki gide pa egzanp, se pa ak spektak.
Yo aprann nou rityèl yo, yo kenbe lòd, yo pwoteje tout sa ki sakre.
Yo pa domine,
yo se gadjen kap jere yo ye.
TIMOUN LAKÛ YO
Sa yo se eskòt enteryè Lakû a, pitit Kay la.
Yo sèvi espri yo ak fidelite, yo kenbe tradisyon, yo pote Kay la sou zepòl yo.
Yo sipòte nan seremoni, bati lotèl /ogatwa, prepare ofrann, epi travay dirèk ak Mètrès.
KOMINOTE A an LAJ
Sipòtè, donatè, pratikan, ak alye ki mache ak respè, devosyon, ak verite,
menm si yo pa janm vin inisye.
Kominote sa a atravè mond lan.
Fanmi sa a se fanmi espirityèl.
Linyaj sa a se linyaj zansèt.
CHILDREN OF LAKÛ – SPONSOR A CHILD'S EDUCATION
Service is one of the highest forms of spiritual discipline.
Since 2010, Lakû Mètrès La has sponsored children throughout Haiti, providing:
- Tuition
- Uniforms
- Books
- School supplies
- Access to safer, more stable education
This work touches every department of the country, not just the cities.
Sponsorship begins at $100 up to $500, depending on school level and need.
Funds may be sent via:
Zelle: Akiloviye@gmail.com
Venmo: @TheMetres
Every donation supports a child, a family, a community, and a future.
This is part of the duty of the Lakû —
lifting those who carry the blood of our ancestors.
TIMOUN LAKÛ – PARE ZEPÒL YON TIMOUN POU LEKÒL
Sèvis se youn nan pi gwo fòm disiplin espirityèl. Depi 2010, Lakû Mètrès La ap pran timoun anba zèl li atravè Ayiti, li bay yo:
- Lekòl (frè ekolaj)
- Inifòm
- Liv
- Materyèl lekòl
- Aksè ak yon edikasyon ki pi estab ak pi an sekirite.
Travay sa a touche chak depatman nan peyi a, pa sèlman vil yo.
sponsorizasyon kòmanse απ 100 dola rive 500 dola, selon bezwen ak nivo lekòl.
Lajan ka voye atravè:
Zelle: Akiloviye@gmail.com
Venmo: @TheMetres
Chak don ede yon timoun, yon fanmi, yon kominote, yon avni.
Sa fè pati responsablite Lakû a,
elve moun ki pote san zansèt nou yo.
WHAT BINDS US AS A SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY
Discipline
In Vodoun, discipline is protection. We show up, we serve, we study.
Confidentiality
Ceremonies, discussions, and spiritual experiences stay inside the Lakû. We do not share sacred work on social media.
Growth
We learn, we evolve, we accept correction, and we rise.
Respect
Respect for elders, peers, spirits, and the space.
Respect in language, behavior, and presence.
Service
Every member must serve.
No one is above work.
The altar shines because many hands have cleaned it.
SA KI MARE NOU KÒM YON KOMINOTE ESPIRITYÈL
Disiplin
Nan Vodoun, disiplin se pwoteksyon. Nou prezan, nou sèvi, nou aprann.
Konfidansyalite
Seremoni, diskisyon, eksperyans espirityèl rete anndan Lakû a. Pa gen anyen sakre ki ale sou rezo sosyal.
Devlopman
Nou aprann, nou elve, nou aksepte koreksyon, nou grandi.
Respè
Respè pou grandèt yo, kanmarad yo, pou espri yo, pou espas la.
Respè nan pawòl, nan konpòtman, nan prezans.
Sèvis
Chak manm dwe sèvi.
Pèsonn pa pi wo pase travay la.
Lotèl la klere paske anpil men netwaye l.
COMMUNITY PATHS & PARTICIPATION
WhatsApp Spiritual Circle
Daily meditations, spiritual reminders, and community connection.
Zoom Cohort Sessions
Monthly and bi-weekly meetings for teaching, orientation, ritual preparation, and group learning.
GLOBAL ANNUAL RETREATS
Our annual retreats rotate locations worldwide, chosen by the Hostess.
Potential destinations include:
- Haiti
• Ghana
• Benin
• Cuba
• Florida
• New Orleans
• Trinidad
• Dominican Republic
• Brazil
• Anywhere the spirits open the road
These retreats are immersive, healing, and transformative.
GEDE BRUNCH – ANNUAL CELEBRATION
A cherished Lakû tradition.
During Gede season, we gather for food, laughter, remembrance, and spiritual honor.
LAKÛVERSARY – APRIL 10
The birthday of our house.
We celebrate with:
• Brunch
• Special awards
• Member recognitions
• Spiritual offerings
• Reflections on the year’s growth
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
Our community observes an annual calendar that includes:
Major Ceremonial Dates
- January 9–11 – Haiti Annual Ceremonies
- February 19–22 – GAD Ceremonies in Haiti
- March / April – Ayizan & Loko, Danbala
- October – Dantò, Fèt Desalin
- November 1–3 – Gede Season
- December 21–25 – Makaya
Additional Rada, Petwo, and Gede ceremonies appear on the website calendar.
PATISIPASYON NAN KOMINOTE A
WhatsApp Spiritual Circle
Meditasyon chak jou, rapèl espirityèl, ak lyen kominote.
Zoom Cohort Sessions
Reyinyon chak mwa oswa chak 2 semèn pou fòmasyon, preparasyon rityèl, ak aprantisaj an gwoup.
RETRÈT ANYÈL MONDYAL
Retrèt anyèl, Lokasyon yo chanje kote chak ane, selon kote Mètrès oswa Otès la ouvè chemen an.
Kote yo enkli:
Ayiti, Gana, Benen, Kiba, Florid, New Orleans, Trinidad, Repiblik Dominikèn, Brezil,
oswa nenpòt kote espri yo ouvè pòtal la.
Retrèt sa yo pwofon, yo gen gerizon, ak transfòmasyon.
GEDE BRUNCH – SELEBRASYON ANYÈL
Yon tradisyon Lakû nou renmen anpil.
Pandan sezon Gede, nou rasanble pou manje, ri, sonje, ak onore espri yo.
LAKÛVERSARY – 10 AVRIL
Anivèsè Kay la.
Nou selebre ak:
• Brunch
• Prim espesyal
• Rekonesans manm
• Ofrann espirityèl
• Refleksyon sou devlopman ane a
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
Our community observes an annual calendar that includes:
KALANDRIYE EVÈNMAN ESPESYAL
Dat prensipal yo:
- 9–11 Janvye – Seremoni Ayiti
- 19–22 Fevriye – Seremoni GAD an Ayiti
- Mas – Avril Ayizan & Loko, Danbala
- Septanm – Novanm – Sezon Gede
- 20–25 Desanm – Solstis/ Makaya
WHAT IT MEANS TO BELONG TO A COVEN
To be part of Lakû Mètrès La, you must be willing to:
• Attend ceremonies with respect
• Maintain sacred dress code
• Hold confidentiality
• Participate actively
• Accept correction gracefully
• Keep your altar maintained
• Uphold spiritual hygiene
• Respect leadership and lineage
• Serve the house as the house serves you
This is not a path of ego.
This is a path of service, maturity, and devotion.
SA, SA VLE DI POU FÈ PATI NAN KÒVEN
Pou fè pati Lakû a ou dwe:
• Mache ak respè
• Kenbe Kòd abiman yo
• Kenbe konfidansyalite
• Patisipe
• Aksepte koreksyon ak gras
• Kenbe lotèl ou pwòp
• Kenbe ijyèn espirityèl
• Gen respè pou lidèchip ak linyaj
• Sèvi Kay la menm jan Kay la sèvi w
Sa a pa chemen ego.
Se chemen sèvis, matirite, devosyon
SPIRITUAL ETIQUETTE & COMMUNITY BEHAVIOR
All members agree to:
- Speak respectfully to all ranks
- Avoid gossip and confrontation
- Never use Lakû materials for profit
- Never share sacred teachings online
- Never date spiritual siblings, parents, or elders
- Never attend ceremonies intoxicated
- Follow the laws of the house
- Protect the dignity of our lineage
Your behavior is your offering.
ETIK ESPIRITYÈL AK KONPÒTMAN
Tout manm dakò pou yo:
- Pale ak respè ak tout nivo
- Pa fè tripotay
- Pa itilize materyèl Lakû pou pwofi
- Pa pataje fomasyon yo sou entènèt
- Pa rantre nan relasyon amoure ak frè oswa sè espirityèl yo, ni ak manman oswa papa espirityèl yo
- Pa vini nan seremoni yo sou enfliyans alkòl
- Swiv regleman Kay la
- Pwoteje diyite linyaj nou
Konpòtman ou se ofrann ou.
A LIVING LINEAGE
We honor the spiritual salutation order:
Hountò, Gran Chemen, Legba, Marasa, Loko, Ayizan, Odan, Danbala, Sobo, Badè, Agasou, Silibo, Agwe, La Rèn Kongo, Grann, Freda, Klèmezin, Manzè Mahi, Filomiz, Sesil, Ati Sole, Lovana, Tijan, Bosou, Agawou, Kouzen, Legba (Petwo), Osany, Aloumandja, Jan Jak, Ogou, Petwo Dantò, Bawon, Gede.
This order shapes:
- Initiations
- Ceremonies
- Classes
- Ritual training
- Leadership structure
- Community behavior
It is our backbone.
YON LINYAJ VIVAN
Nou onore lòd salitasyon an:
Hountò, Gran Chemen, Legba, Marasa, Loko, Ayizan, Odan, Danbala, Sobo, Badè, Agasou, Silibo, Agwe, La Rèn Kongo, Grann, Freda, Klèmezin, Manzè Mahi, Filomiz, Sesil, Ati Sole, Lovana, Tijan, Bosou, Agawou, Kouzen, Legba Petwo, Osany, Aloumandja, Sen Jak, Ogou, Dantò, Bawon, Gede.
Lòd sa a gide:
- Inisyasyon
- Seremoni
- Klas
- Fòmasyon rityèl
- Estrikti lidèchip
- Konpòtman kominote
Se kolòn vètebral Kay la.
WHY PEOPLE JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
People come because they are called. Their spirit remembers. Their ancestors push them. Their dreams open the road.
They come for truth, discipline, healing, and spiritual alignment.
Here you:
• Learn
• Serve
• Grow
• Transform
• Return to your sacred self
This house is for those chosen by spirit — not those searching for entertainment.
POUKISA MOUN DESIDE FÈ PATI NAN KOMINOTE A
Moun vini paske espri yo rele yo.
Zansèt yo pouse yo.
Rèv yo ouvè chemen an.
Yo vini pou verite, disiplin, gerizon, ak aliman espirityèl.
Isit la ou:
• Aprann
• Sèvi
• Grandi
• Transfòme
• Retounen nan pwòp tèt ou
Kay sa a se pou moun espri chwazi.
Se pa pou moun k ap chèche amizman.
CONCLUSION — A FAMILY BUILT BY SPIRIT
Lakû Mètrès La is a spiritual home.
A lineage.
A path.
A responsibility.
A return.
Those who walk with us walk with truth, with lineage, with honor, and with the spirits themselves.
Ayibobo, Ayibobo, Ayibobo.
KONKLIZYON — YON FANMI LWA YO FONDE
Lakû Mètrès La se yon Kay espirityèl.
Yon linyaj.
Yon chemen.
Yon responsablite.
Yon retou.
Moun ki mache avè nou, mache ak verite, ak linyaj, ak onè, ak espri yo menm.
Ayibobo, Ayibobo, Ayibobo.