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Enlightening Our Way Together with Chief Phil

International community comes together to launch a new Global Center of Indigenous Sciences and Ancestral Wisdom

For many thousands who have tuned into his work, Hereditary Chief Phil Lane has been a beacon in a time of powerful transition. His work over the decades to unify the human family through his Four Worlds International Institute has taken him all over the world, and now he is consolidating that work in a […]

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A Circle of Sovereignty

Sovereign Sisters Gathering overcomes obstacles to shine online

Sovereignty means different things to different people, but perhaps its essence is best displayed in times of challenge. And so it was for the powerful four-day Sovereign Sisters gathering held on the third weekend in August. Despite two of the group’s founders, Cheryl Angel and LaDonna Brave Bull Allard, being sidelined by illness and injury, […]

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Fast for the Future

Lyla June Johnston begins a seven-day fast today on steps of the New Mexico state capitol building

Today, in honor of the traditions of her ancestors, Lyla June Johnston will begin a seven-day fast on the steps of the New Mexico Statehouse. She begins her fast on Martin Luther King Day, as she says, “to honor his courage to act in times of crisis.” Johnston is challenging fellow Democrat Brian Egolf, Speaker of […]

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10 Stories You Loved In 2019

Indigenous agroforesters and femicide fighters, climate strikers and permaculture disaster responders rose to the top of The Esperanza Project's most-read changemakers of the year

Our Top 10 stories of 2019 reflect the hunger for fresh ideas and different voices — people who are tackling the issues of climate change, environmental destruction, mass migration, food security, femicide and human rights — especially indigenous rights. The popularity of these stories also show that people are ready for younger and alternative visions — and those, as you may have noticed, are our specialty.

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Lyla June candidacy takes aim at addiction to fossil fuels

Indigenous Water Protector, environmental scientist, internationally recognized musician sets sights on the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Indigenous Water Protector, environmental scientist, internationally recognized musician sets sights on the New Mexico House of Representatives.

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Lyla June on the Forest as Farm

Science reveals that ancient foodscapes were cutting-edge regenerative agriculture

Science reveals that ancient foodscapes were cutting-edge regenerative agriculture

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Kelp Gardens, Piñon Forests  

Lyla June on Renovating Native Foodways as a Path to Sovereignty

Lyla June on Renovating Native Foodways as a Path to Sovereignty

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