Dr. Mehl-Madrona, author of *Coyote Medicine* and a Native American healer, integrates indigenous wisdom into his medical and psychological practice. He explores "all story," reflecting an elder's advice: "Anything worth knowing can't be known and anything you know isn't worth knowing."

You can order *Coyote Medicine* from Amazon or your local bookstore.

To purchase the entire documentary of this teaching on DVD, visit the Earth & Spirit Council's Website.

Our ceremonies, imbued with spiritual healing power, are sustained through discipline and integrity. By adhering to spiritual guidance and elder teachings, we ensure these blessings endure, benefiting future generations for seven generations and beyond, enabling them to live in a good way.

For a deeper understanding, the complete documentary of this teaching is available on DVD. Visit the Earth & Spirit Council's Website to purchase.

Grandmother Maria Alice Campos Freire, born in Brazil, endured war and persecution from a young age. At 17, she was imprisoned and tortured while pregnant. After becoming a political refugee in Europe and Africa, she received amnesty to return to Brazil, where she led a spiritual community deep within the Amazon Rainforest. She shares insights into the Grandmothers and their vital mission.

Learn more about the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers here. A documentary featuring her teachings is available on DVD from the Earth & Spirit Council's website.

Sobonfu's grace and modesty deeply connect with her audience.

She shares a powerful message on the importance of spirit, community, and ritual. Alice Walker noted her insights "can help us put together so many things that our modern western world has broken."

Sobonfu is from Burkina Faso, Africa.

Tuscarora elder Ted Williams, of the Wolf Clan, shares his knowledge on The Great Law of Peace, recognized as the world's oldest and longest-lived peace treaty.

A full documentary of this teaching is available for purchase on DVD. Visit the Earth & Spirit Council's Website for more information.

Journey into the heart of the San, focusing on tracking, connection, and mentoring with the Kalahari Bushmen.

Jon Young has pioneered blending Native mentoring and cultural techniques from around the world with tools for connecting with nature and developing refined, holistic tracking skills.

Professor Cornel Pewewardy, a traditional Comanche-Kiowa elder, directs Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University. He addresses the detrimental impact of conventional education on indigenous culture and language.

Pewewardy advocates for "re-traditionalization," a tribal approach to education designed to counteract these negative effects. He presented these ideas on February 11, 2011, in Portland, Oregon.

Luisah Teish will speak at The Natural Way, focusing on fostering love for Mother Earth. She will share personal stories from her Southern upbringing, highlighting her deep connection to the land.

Teish will also examine cultural myths that have historically alienated us from our planet, offering insights into re-establishing this vital relationship.

Erick Gonzalez, a Guatemalan teacher and healer, will discuss Mayan prophecies for 2012 and beyond. He will present these prophecies based on ancient indigenous teachings, contrasting them with popular Hollywood interpretations.

Gonzalez previously spoke in Portland, Oregon, on December 2, 2011. This event was part of "The Natural Way: Indigenous Voices," organized by the Earth & Spirit Council.