Ilarion (Larry) Merculieff is an Unangan (Unungan), Aleut, raised in a traditional way. Throughout his life, Ilarion has focused on traditional knowledge, wisdom, and spirituality gained from culture bearers around the world, acting as a bridge from the past to those alive today. Close to his heart are issues related to cultural and community wellness, traditional ways of living, elder wisdom, and the environment, particularly climate change. He recently chaired the indigenous knowledge sessions at the Global Summit of Indigenous Peoples on Climate Change attended by indigenous representatives from eighty nations. He is founder of the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Indigenous Voices by Ilarion Merculieff (Aleut) |
Earth and Spirit Council, July 14, 2011 Ilarion Merculieff speaks on indigenous elder wisdom and the highly evolved spiritual culture of Mother Earth based cultures. He talks about the womb at the Center of the Universe and why woman are sacred. EarthSayer Ilarion Merculieff |
Womb at the Center of the Universe by Larry Merculieff (Aleut)
Mother Earth Speaks at Google Talks with Ilarion Merculieff
Native Knowing by Larry Merculieff (Aleut)
Incorporating Indigenous Wisdom into Sustainability Education
Going to the Heart of Sustainability with Ilarion Merculieff
Use of the Term Sustainability by Ilarion (Larry) Merculieff
Indigenous Voices by Ilarion Merculieff (Aleut)