Alannah Hurley delivered a presentation at the Rights of Mother Earth International Indigenous Conference.

An indigenous rights activist, Hurley hails from Clark's Point, Alaska, advocating

Alannah Hurley delivered a presentation at the Rights of Mother Earth International Indigenous Conference.

An indigenous rights activist, Hurley hails from Clark's Point, Alaska, advocating for critical issues.

This discussion outlines seven fundamental points crucial for effectively advancing Indigenous solutions. These core considerations provide a strategic framework to guide progress and foster

This discussion outlines seven fundamental points crucial for effectively advancing Indigenous solutions. These core considerations provide a strategic framework to guide progress and foster meaningful engagement.

By understanding and applying these principles, stakeholders can ensure initiatives are culturally appropriate, sustainable, and truly responsive to Indigenous needs and aspirations. This approach aims to facilitate collaborative and impactful pathways forward.

Rights of Mother Earth Conference

Disregarding Indigenous Knowledge leads to the destruction of land values.

Neglecting ceremonies of thankfulness imperils the things that sustain

Rights of Mother Earth Conference

Disregarding Indigenous Knowledge leads to the destruction of land values.

Neglecting ceremonies of thankfulness imperils the things that sustain us.

Journey into the heart of the San, focusing on tracking, connection, and mentoring with the Kalahari Bushmen.

Jon Young has pioneered blending Native

Journey into the heart of the San, focusing on tracking, connection, and mentoring with the Kalahari Bushmen.

Jon Young has pioneered blending Native mentoring and cultural techniques from around the world with tools for connecting with nature and developing refined, holistic tracking skills.

Luisah Teish will speak at The Natural Way, focusing on fostering love for Mother Earth. She

Luisah Teish will speak at The Natural Way, focusing on fostering love for Mother Earth. She will share personal stories from her Southern upbringing, highlighting her deep connection to the land.

Teish will also examine cultural myths that have historically alienated us from our planet, offering insights into re-establishing this vital relationship.

Erick Gonzalez, a Guatemalan teacher and healer, will discuss Mayan prophecies for 2012 and beyond. He will

Erick Gonzalez, a Guatemalan teacher and healer, will discuss Mayan prophecies for 2012 and beyond. He will present these prophecies based on ancient indigenous teachings, contrasting them with popular Hollywood interpretations.

Gonzalez previously spoke in Portland, Oregon, on December 2, 2011. This event was part of "The Natural Way: Indigenous Voices," organized by the Earth & Spirit Council.

Carol Craig (Yakama) introduces the homelands of the Yakama Nation, detailing her people's historic and present-day relationship with the region's

Carol Craig (Yakama) introduces the homelands of the Yakama Nation, detailing her people's historic and present-day relationship with the region's food sources.

This clip is part of a series exploring sustainability from indigenous leaders within the Salmon Nation bioregion. For a complete transcript and more from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project, visit the Native Perspective Website.

This video features Tata Erick Gonzalez' participation in a council held at Iximche, the ancient Cakchiquel capital. This event was part of a sacred pilgrimage on December 4, 2010.

The

This video features Tata Erick Gonzalez' participation in a council held at Iximche, the ancient Cakchiquel capital. This event was part of a sacred pilgrimage on December 4, 2010.

The video is subtitled.

This excerpt features an interview with Larry Merculieff (Aleut) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project (