ART: SARAH LARNACH
“The global environmental crisis has more than adequately demonstrated that business as usual will not and cannot ensure global survival. What is needed is a fundamental shift in consciousness, and this means that the views of the indigenous peoples—our laws and rules and relationships to the natural world— have been brought back into the picture. In fact, these natural laws and rules have to become the focus of humanity.”
“This is the first role of the indigenous peoples in the survival of the planet, the Earth. Our continuing primary commitment has been to communicate the indigenous perspective to all who will listen…”
“Our elders tell us that we have to do more than save what is left of our traditional homelands. We need to contribute to an overall change of mind…so that human-kind can begin to initiate strategies which will preserve and sustain the environment all cultures and nations share…”
“As indigenous peoples we have always tried to convey a sense of the sacred to the newcomers to our traditional territories and homelands. With generosity and compassion we have attempted to share our ceremonies and our songs…because these rituals convey our successful relationships with the lands and seas around us and our necessary knowledge for those who would share our lands with us. “
“But the forces of development have refused to recognize the fact that indigenous peoples around the globe have in place complex systems of obviously sustainable resource management which has been successfully practiced for millennia. Our people’s ability in and responsibility for our traditional homeland has been handed us by our ancestors and cannot be lightly dismissed.”
“(Our role) is to protect what is left of the natural world…with every ounce of strength and every resource at.. (our) disposal”
~Ruby Dunstan, Lytton Indian Band
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Steve Wardrip says:
Aug 22, 2016
This was featured on Pinetop Campground’s “Around The Campfire” series. “There are many wolves following one leader.” — steve wardrip
Dr. Robyn Blanpied says:
Sep 22, 2016
We elders are the old hippies. We never changes, we were silent and learned.
Our millennial grandchildren will rise in our place.
Miranda says:
Sep 29, 2016
I am with you 1000000000000%
We must follow natural law = divine law = original law
NOW
As an artist and sacred goddess I am here with you and many lightworkers – we are raising the vibration, anchoring in the light, imbedding natures principles in our work and yes we are looking to you wise indigenous elders. Life is SACRED and it is time humanity said thankyou.
I live in Aotearoa – New Zealand and I just want to reach out to all of you to say I care deeply and the SACRED path is the way home.
Arohanui
Miranda B
Victoria W says:
Oct 2, 2016
“Our elders tell us that we have to do more than save what is left of our traditional homelands. We need to contribute to an overall change of mind…so that human-kind can begin to initiate strategies which will preserve and sustain the environment all cultures and nations share…”.
This is the part that my heart engaged with in particular….I feel that the ‘change of mind’ begins with the deep change of individual consciousness / mind, from fear based to openness. My own role is in working determinedly, enthusiastically and with trust towards that goal, for myself and others in both my work and life and that inspiration is strengthened through words of wisdom such as these…..I hold your hands and thank you from the depths of my heart. Victoria
Jonathan Mann says:
Feb 25, 2017
In 2010 I received an exciting and relevant vision for a television/streaming project that aligns with and would both articulate and accelerate the initiative you describe. It involves celebrated cultural leaders revered for their spiritual power; and wise indigenous elders. This powerful and impactful project is called “Indigenous Wisdom.”
I have a solid, achievable plan that can be confidentially shared with those serious about joining me to make the vision for Indigenous Wisdom burst into brilliant life. To enact the project, will need the following:
1) colleagues from indigenous communities to help finalize the concept;
2) commitment from a major TV or streaming channel; and
3) a financier who sees the value and commercial potential.
50 % of profits would be donated to NFPs such as Oglala Lakota College, Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network, Sea Shepherd and others.