Linda Neale of the Earth & Spirit Council, author of "Power of Ceremony," addressed the EarthDay Conference 2012. Co-sponsored by

Linda Neale of the Earth & Spirit Council, author of "Power of Ceremony," addressed the EarthDay Conference 2012. Co-sponsored by the Council and Portland Community College, the event also featured Ilarion (Larry) Merculieff. Born and raised on the Pribilof Islands, Merculieff's traditional name, Kuuyux, signifies "extension of ancient knowledge into modern times."

Neale's book, "Power of Ceremony," is available for purchase. Additionally, Michael TwoFeather's teaching on the same topic is featured on Earthsayers, presented by The Natural Way of the Earth & Spirit Council.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Leroy Little Bear delivered the Spring 2011 Simon Ortiz and Labriola Center Lecture on Indigenous Land, Culture and Community. Recorded March 24, 2011, at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona (