For millennia, Indigenous communities have been environmental guardians, using traditional knowledge to live in balance and protect flora and fauna. They safeguard 80% of the world's biodiversity,

For millennia, Indigenous communities have been environmental guardians, using traditional knowledge to live in balance and protect flora and fauna. They safeguard 80% of the world's biodiversity, and protecting these lands and waters is crucial for climate mitigation, as these biodiverse areas are major carbon sinks. Indigenous peoples are the ancestral owners of nearly half the intact forest in the Amazon Basin.

Nemonte Nenquimo, a Waorani leader and co-founder of Ceibo Alliance and Amazon Frontlines, stresses that respecting Indigenous peoples' rights to their territories is vital for protecting the Amazon rainforest, our climate, and global life. Recognized by Time's 100 most influential people and a Goldman Environmental Prize winner, Nenquimo advocates against oil drilling on ancestral lands.

Learn more at Amazon Frontlines and explore more Bioneers videos.

Ilarion Merculieff shares Mother Earth's message on global challenges and Indigenous Elders' guidance. He notes that despite numerous environmental organizations, Earth's life support systems are

Ilarion Merculieff shares Mother Earth's message on global challenges and Indigenous Elders' guidance. He notes that despite numerous environmental organizations, Earth's life support systems are failing. Merculieff urges a fundamental realignment in how we address human issues, stating "business as usual" is unsustainable.

With over forty years serving Indigenous peoples, Merculieff is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and a harmonious relationship with Mother Earth. He leads the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways and advises other key organizations. The discussion was moderated by Andrei Gheorghe.

“The Journey” represents the spiritual work Native peoples undertake to transform painful experiences into meaning and purpose. A powerful manifestation of this is the Canoe

“The Journey” represents the spiritual work Native peoples undertake to transform painful experiences into meaning and purpose. A powerful manifestation of this is the Canoe Journey.

Since 1989, Northwest Coastal Indians have participated in the Canoe Journey, traveling to villages along the ancestral highways of the Salish Sea. This spiritual commitment requires participants to be free from alcohol and drugs, offering profound healing for individuals, families, and tribes, especially those in recovery.

For more information, contact Paul Steinbroner at (541) 941-5317.

In September 2016, the critical importance of sacred lands, exemplified by the Standing Rock movement, gained significant attention.

This movement underscored the vital link between

In September 2016, the critical importance of sacred lands, exemplified by the Standing Rock movement, gained significant attention.

This movement underscored the vital link between protecting these lands and addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for responsible environmental stewardship.

This six-hour live stream captures presentations from World Peace and Prayer Day (2020).

It features an introduction by Chief Arvol Looking Horse, alongside a presentation by Guy Jones,

This six-hour live stream captures presentations from World Peace and Prayer Day (2020).

It features an introduction by Chief Arvol Looking Horse, alongside a presentation by Guy Jones, Hunkpapa Lakota, on Newark EarthWorks, Ohio, U.S.A.

Craig Santos Perez is a Professor in the English Department at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. He specializes

Craig Santos Perez is a Professor in the English Department at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. He specializes in creative writing, eco-poetry, and Pacific literature, and is affiliate faculty with the Center for Pacific Islands Studies and the Indigenous Politics Program.

Perez's leadership roles include serving as Chair of the Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Islander Board (2017-2020) and as Director of the Creative Program (2014-2016, 2019-2020).

University Senior Lecturer Tyson Yunkaporta, an Indigenous person and member of the Apalech Clan, explores how Aboriginal perspectives can provide the paradigm shift needed to address global

University Senior Lecturer Tyson Yunkaporta, an Indigenous person and member of the Apalech Clan, explores how Aboriginal perspectives can provide the paradigm shift needed to address global challenges. From his unique viewpoint, deeply tied to the natural and spiritual world, he raises important questions about how contemporary life diverges from the pattern of creation.

As an academic, arts critic, and researcher specializing in Indigenous Knowledges at Deakin University, Yunkaporta suggests that traditional wisdom offers crucial insights. His work demonstrates how Indigenous thinking can contribute to "saving the world" by fostering a more sustainable and connected future.

In a 1994 interview, host Marcia Alvar speaks with Wilma Mankiller, Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1983-1995). Mankiller discusses experiences from her book, "Mankiller: A Chief and Her

In a 1994 interview, host Marcia Alvar speaks with Wilma Mankiller, Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1983-1995). Mankiller discusses experiences from her book, "Mankiller: A Chief and Her People."

She details her early political activism, her return to Oklahoma, and subsequent involvement with the Cherokee tribe. The conversation covers her election as tribal chief, her time in office, and reflections on her tenure as she prepared to step down.

Wallace Black Elk emphasized that humans are inherently born with love, kindness, generosity, and a giving spirit. Connie Baxter Marlow, author of "Walking in Trust: Radical Childrearing,"

Wallace Black Elk emphasized that humans are inherently born with love, kindness, generosity, and a giving spirit. Connie Baxter Marlow, author of "Walking in Trust: Radical Childrearing," highlighted trust as fundamental to harmonious living and a new way of being. She asserted that each child inherently knows their path, advocating trust in a loving universe.

This philosophy aligns with a Native American approach to discovery, urging individuals to listen to circumstances and observe signs. Themes of healing separation and courage were also central to their discussion. These insights were shared by Wallace Black Elk, Connie Baxter Marlow, and Sally Ranney in Aspen, Colorado, on July 13, 1998, as excerpts from "REALITY CHECK!"

Wallace Black Elk teaches that doubt separates us from the Creator, shaping our reality. He advocates understanding nature's elements and for humanity to unite, restoring universal telepathic

Wallace Black Elk teaches that doubt separates us from the Creator, shaping our reality. He advocates understanding nature's elements and for humanity to unite, restoring universal telepathic language.

His insights, titled "Trust Brings Freedom 2 of 2," are available here.

Sally Ranney further explores "The Trust Frequency," a concept developed over 15 years in close association with Black Elk and other visionary elders. For more information, visit TheTrustFrequency.net.