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Ilarion MerculieffIlarion ('Kuuyux') Merculieff is an Unangan (Unungan), 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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The Womb at the Center of the Universe by Ilarion Merculieff

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An Aleut traditional messenger offers indigenous perspectives and ancestral wisdom to navigate modern times. His elders stress the paramount importance of women's leadership to transform civilization and preserve Earth's ability to sustain life.

This speech was delivered at the 2013 Bioneers National Conference. Since 1990, Bioneers has been a vital hub for social and scientific innovators, providing practical, visionary solutions to the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges.

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