At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on

At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" The evening concluded with song, drumming, and celebration.

This excerpt covers part of the discussion on "hope," featuring insights from Larry Merculieff, Barbara Ford, and Duane Elgin. The event was videotaped by Sustainability Action Media (SAM).

This excerpt is from a teaching circle led by Grandmother Agnes, a presenter at the SEED Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference (September 13-17 in Albuquerque, New Mexico). The teaching

This excerpt is from a teaching circle led by Grandmother Agnes, a presenter at the SEED Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference (September 13-17 in Albuquerque, New Mexico). The teaching circle was originally held at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council on April 20, 2012, in Portland, Oregon.

Daniel Dixon of wisdomoftheelders.org served as the videographer.

This September, join us in celebrating charity: water's sixth birthday by addressing Rwanda's water crisis. Despite rebuilding

This September, join us in celebrating charity: water's sixth birthday by addressing Rwanda's water crisis. Despite rebuilding their nation, women and children still walk for hours daily to collect dirty water. The people of Rwanda are working to provide clean, safe water for everyone. You can help; learn more at charitywater.org/september.

Video by Jamie Pent (@jazzyjamieleigh), Paul Pryor, and Jon Reisinger. Music by Dustin O'Halloran, Josh Ralph, and Jon Steinmeier. Post-Audio/Final Mix by Claymore Pictures.

Empowering women is crucial for future security and sustainability. This principle was recently underscored by Vandana Shiva, Lester Brown, and Achim Steiner.

Following International

Empowering women is crucial for future security and sustainability. This principle was recently underscored by Vandana Shiva, Lester Brown, and Achim Steiner.

Following International Women's Day, these experts emphasized the broader need to empower all citizens, ensuring their participation in decisions that will shape the next generation.

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day Keeper of the Mayan Calendar, and is a 13th-generation spiritual guide. Grandfather Cirilo is also a founder and Grand Elder of the Continental Council of Elders & Spiritual Guides of the Americas, and an Extraordinary Ambassador for indigenous pueblos in the Guatemalan government.

An international lecturer on Mayan culture, he is renowned for his expertise in the Mayan Long Count Calendar, which culminated around the year “Zero” in 2012. Don Alejandro is dedicated to preserving the sacred teachings, visions, ceremonies, and prophecies of the Maya people, as honored in celebrations like the Wajxaqib Baatz.