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WAYFINDERS CIRCLE
The Wayfinders Circle supports and gathers Indigenous guardians
from around the world who protect their lands, waters, and territories.
It is also a learning network dedicated to investing in Indigenous Peoples and
sharing possible pathways for human societies to achieve ecological, social,
cultural, and spiritual harmony. Through a joint effort between the Pawanka
Fund, the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners, and Nia Tero, the
Wayfinders Circle was launched as a global network dedicated to unleashing
the transformative potential of Indigenous lifeways, inspiring all people to
reimagine development, conservation, and the way they relate to each other
and to Mother Earth.
WAYFINDERS CIRCLE MEMBERS
ALL SHARE THESE COMMON
ELEMENTS:
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
For me, the Wayfinders Circle
is a path that helps us speak out
in defense of our territory and
unites us so we have the power to
tell the Peruvian State about why
our work is so important, about
our autonomy and governance,
and finally, about our vision to
reach a quality of life.
~ TEOFILO KUKUSH PATI
Wampis Nation, Peru
Pamuk President of the
Autonomous Territorial
Government of the Wampis Nation
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Strong Governance:
Durable and sturdy governance systems that
follow Indigenous Peoples’ worldviews are key
for their cultures and territories to thrive.
Guardianship of Collective Territories
and Ecosystems:
Intrinsic motivation to take care of Mother Earth
on their ancestral territories and ecosystems,
and proven wisdom and experience in leading
processes that have led to robust guardianship
for future generations.
Transmission of Ancestral Knowledge
and Spirituality:
Intergenerational transmission of knowledge
and spirituality are core elements for Indigenous
Peoples to thrive. This is also linked to the need for
access to intercultural education and Indigenous
health, as ways to maintain knowledge and keep
traditional practices alive.
