Indigenous Presenters

at the Convergence

The Global Earth Repair Convergence honors and highlights the wisdom, knowledge, and leadership of Indigenous peoples from around the world. Below is the list of Indigenous presenters confirmed to participate in our event.

(As of January 2, 2025 – More presenters to be added.)

Upcoming Indigenous Presenters

  • Loni Greninger (Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council)
    Opening the Convergence alongside other S’Klallam and Klallam representatives.

  • Ilarion (Kuuyux) Merculieff (Unangan, Bering Sea)
    Honored guest and Indigenous Coordinator for the 2019, 2022, and 2025 events. President of the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways.

  • Paul Chiyokten Wagner (Saanich Nation, Vancouver Island, Canada)
    Founder of Protectors of the Salish Sea.

  • Marc Gauthier (Upper Columbia Native Tribes)
    Wildlife Program Manager for the Spokane Tribe and co-creator of the film United By Water.

  • Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn (Māori, New Zealand)
    Founding member of the Pacific Indigenous Women's Network. Participating online.

  • Robin Tekwelus Youngblood (Okanagan/Tsalagi)
    Shamanic practitioner, teacher, and author of Path of the White Wolf. Founder of Grandmothers Circle the Earth.

  • Jay Bowen (Upper Skagit Tribe, North Cascades, Washington)
    Artist, healer, and cultural bridge sharing stories and co-author of Earth at Risk. Featured in the film The Climate Restorers.

  • Rachel Heaton (Muckleshoot Tribe)
    Activist and co-founder of Mazaska Talks, promoting divestment from fossil fuel projects.

  • Osprey Orielle Lake (Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network)
    Advocate for climate justice and Indigenous Women’s leadership. Author and global collaborator.

  • Lora Pennington (Upper Skagit Tribe, North Cascades, Washington)
    Elder and Lushootseed language teacher working to preserve tribal traditions.

  • Datu Lanelio Sangcoan (Tribes and Natures Defenders, Philippines)
    Online participant. Eco-warrior collaborating on regenerative agriculture and forest gardening in the Philippines.

Past Indigenous Presenters

2022 Online Global Earth Repair Summit

  • Ilarion (Kuuyux) Merculieff (Unangan, Alaska)
    Traditional leader and co-founder of the Wisdom Weavers of the World.

  • Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn (Māori, New Zealand)

  • Pacha K’anchy (Yanakuna, Colombia)
    Member of the Great National Council of Indigenous Elders.

  • Mindahi Bastida Muñoz (Otomi, Mexico)
    Director of the Original Caretakers Initiative at the Center for Earth Ethics.

  • Dan Nanamkin (Okanogan Nation)

  • Jeannette Armstrong (Okanagan Nation, Canada)

  • Selene Manga (Quechua, Peru)
    Public health fellow and researcher at Harvard.

  • Others: Ed Sparks (Lakota), Melanie Goodchild (Anishinaabe), Iya Tahirah (St. Croix), Shai’i (Salish Sea), and Mutima Imani.

2019 Global Earth Repair Conference

  • Loni Grinnell-Greninger (Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council)
    Opened the conference alongside her father, Kurt Grinnell.

  • Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim (Confederated Tribes of Siletz)
    One of the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.

  • Grandmother Unci Rita Regina Afraid of Bear (Oglala Lakota)
    One of the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.

  • Margo Robbins (Yurok Tribe)
    Leader in the Indigenous People’s Burn Network.

  • Paul Chiyokten Wagner (Saanich Nation, Vancouver Island)

  • Gabriel Apaza Lonasco (Q'ero Nation, Peru)

  • Moses Brings Plenty (Lakota Spiritual Leader)
    CANA Foundation Director and Co-Founder of 7 Cedar Ranch Rewilding Retreat.

  • Other notable presenters included: Simon Lynge (Greenland), Marc Gauthier (Spokane Tribe), Jesse and Carrie Nightwalker (Palouse Tribe), Richard F. O’Rourke (Yurok), and Sal & Carol Sahme (Warm Springs Elders).