Barry Schwartz passionately advocates for practical wisdom as an antidote to excessive bureaucracy. He argues that rules often fail and incentives backfire, emphasizing that everyday wisdom is crucial for rebuilding our world.

A scholar of economics and psychology, Schwartz offers profound insights into modern life. He is currently collaborating with Ken Sharpe to study wisdom.

Born on a Native American reservation, Sherman Alexie is a celebrated author and comedian. For over two two decades, he has explored American cultural boundaries through his lauded poetry, novels, short stories, and screenplays.

In an interview with Bill Moyers, Alexie offers his irreverent perspective on contemporary American life. He delves into the complexities of living within two distinct cultures, especially when one holds significant dominance over the other.

Published April 12, 2013.

Human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, shares hard truths about America's justice system. His powerful talk, featuring personal anecdotes, exposes a massive racial imbalance: one-third of the country's Black male population has been incarcerated. He candidly explores these issues, which are deeply rooted in America's unexamined history.

For further insight, an excellent Prezi presentation is also available: Prezi Presentation. This talk was published on March 5, 2012.

Father Charles Moore (1927-2007) was a spiritual teacher, historian, and scholar. A Stanford Law graduate, he served as Santa Cruz County District Attorney in 1954. He later became a Roman Catholic priest in 1964, holding degrees in philosophy and theology from Catholic University.

Known as "Father Charlie," he studied many languages, including Native American. His teachings blended wisdom from Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, Hawaiian, Celtic, and Native American spiritualities, and he particularly enjoyed working with the Esselen people of Monterey County.

Eighty-five-year-old architect Stanislaw Michel, renowned for rebuilding over 90 buildings in Gdansk after World War II, discusses how we can achieve peace with our neighbors amidst global conflicts.

His insights offer a path forward from the continuous threats facing our world.

Sequoyah Trueblood, a Choctaw Nation member and traveling Medicine man, conducts healing ceremonies worldwide, including in the mountains of British Columbia.

A Vietnam veteran and former Green Beret, Sequoyah embodies the heart doctrine, sharing ancient teachings of the Mamos and native peoples.

He presented at the SEED Graduate Institute's Wisdom from the Origins 2012 Conference. His work includes an interview by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media, and a video curated by Ruth Ann Barrett for EarthSayers.tv.

Lisa Kristine, a fine arts photographer, documents indigenous cultures worldwide. Her work, inspired by her childhood, explores indigenous knowledge through photography, emphasizing humanity's interconnectedness. She also presented "Illuminating the World on Modern Day Slavery," available on EarthSayers.

This content is derived from a TEDx presentation by CalicoCanyan.

“Remembering our past to co-create our future.” The Rare Earth Foundation is hosting a gathering in Far North Queensland, Australia, on November 14, 2012, during a total solar eclipse. This event will bring together earth-based cultures and young leaders to share knowledge and develop tangible solutions for our planet's challenges.

We are seeking expressions of interest from supporters. If you know Elders or cultural groups who might like an invitation, please email rahm@ref.org.au. For more information, visit our website: globaleldergatherings.org.

A 10-minute film showcases the work of Honor the Earth, featuring music by John Trudell.

Honor the Earth is a Native-led organization, co-founded in 1993 by Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe) and the Indigo Girls. Its mission is to combat the isolation of Native communities and increase financial resources for the Native environmental movement.

Explore more Wisdom Keepers in our collection here.

Mayan elder Flordemayo, one of the Thirteen Grandmothers, presented "Keys to Recognizing the Great Mystery." This insightful talk was recorded at the 2009 interspiritual conference.

The conference focused on ancient wisdom, as highlighted on its website.

Imagine an alternate Maryland where the native Wicomiss people thrived, never encountering colonists, to become a modern 21st-century civilization. What would their towns look like in this imagined universe?

Gabrielle Tayac, an historian at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, helps us envision these possibilities.

Pat McCabe, an artist and writer, discusses the SEED Conference, exploring the need to bridge the gap between ancestral origins and modern separation. She offers unique ideas for global unity and the coming together of the human family.

For more information on the Language of Spirit Dialogues, visit: http://f4gh.org/language-spirit-dialogues.

This is Part I of a two-part series. Part II is available on the F4GlobalHumanity YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA7qe8dpOwQ.

Ashok Gangadean, Professor of Philosophy at Haverford College and founder-director of the Global Dialogue Institute, explores global consciousness and deep dialogue. He is also Co-Convenor of the World Commission on Global Consciousness and Spirituality.

This is Part I of a four-part video series, with Parts 2-4 available on the F4Global Humanity YouTube channel. It features Gangadean discussing a meeting hosted by the Foundation for Global Humanity at Albuquerque's SEED Graduate Institute.

The event gathered quantum physicists, Native American scholars, and linguists to discuss the Universe's underlying principles, respecting diverse worldviews. The dialogue format drew inspiration from David Bohm's "On Dialogue". His book is available here.

In Part II of this series, Sequoyah Trueblood shares his profound experiences with the Mamos, spiritual elders from Colombia's high mountains, accompanied by peacemaker James O'Dea. He recounts his unexpected invitation to help translate the tribal "Law of Origin," a sacred transmission revealing why these indigenous people must share their ancient wisdom with the world.

Filmed by the Foundation for Global Humanity at the 2011 Shift Retreat, this sacred story offers deep insights. Access Part I and Part III for the complete narrative.

Renee, former President of Red Lake Nation Tribal College, discusses Indigenous Knowledge, highlighting its importance and our profound connection to Mother Earth. For generations, Indigenous science and knowledge were discounted; now is the time to embrace these original instructions.

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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.

Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, an Eskimo-Kalaallit Elder from Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland, hails from a family of traditional healers in the Far North. He recently visited Switzerland to deliver a vital message.

During his visit, Angaangaq spoke about the urgent changes humanity must implement to ensure our continued existence on Earth. His powerful words underscored the necessity of immediate action.

On December 3, 2009, Ecotrust recognized five of the West's most innovative Indigenous leaders for their efforts to improve community conditions. Jim Manion, Janeen Comenote, Allen Pinkham, Sr., A. Brian Wallace, and Patricia L. Whitefoot were honored for their work spanning youth advocacy, education, renewable energy, cultural restoration, and scholarship.

The Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award is a preeminent program supporting tribal, First Nation, and Alaska Native leaders. These groups are vital nations, governments, landowners, resource co-managers, and economic drivers, contributing long-range vision and sustainable values to the global economy.