HOSTESS MC AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR:
Christine Marie, HHC, AADP
As an Entrepreneur, and a Multimedia Healing Performance Artist.
Christine Marie promotes
"Wellness Through Entertainment".
Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners she is a Holistic Wellness and Nutritional Counselor, A Certified Integrative Energy Healer, a Certified Yoga Fit Instructor and lifestyle and fitness expert. On the Entertainment side as a Hostess/MC, producer, recording artist, actress, writer, poet and dancer, she has released four Cd's. Her latest debut "a cover of Madonna’s top ten hit, HOLIDAE !" is a slowed down modern day version of this epic, beyondpop jam coached by Legendary Drummer/Producer JoJo ( need his last name ) and Produced by LEGENDARY GRAMMY NOMINATED RECORDING ARTIST / Producer Father MC.
She’s also working on her new original BeyondPOP, POEM, “RULERS OF THE NEW EARTH”, that is groovy conscious hip hop~fun pop music with a message and here to fulfill a purpose. And make an impact. It’s Purpose Driven.
Christine Marie is a multi-talented actress, director, producer, and creative visionary making her directorial debut with POP NATION (Portal of Peace): The Making of a Peace Activation. With a background in entertainment spanning decades, Christine has honed her skills both in front of and behind the camera.
A seasoned performer, Christine has appeared on Law & Order, as well as The Tyra Banks Show. She has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning producer Father MC, solidifying her presence in the music and entertainment industry. Over the past two years, she has independently edited and produced over 300–400 videos, gaining widespread recognition for her dynamic Instagram reels and dance content.
Christine is the Founder of the Lakshmi Foundation, a nonprofit under the umbrella of WE The World (we.net), dedicated to merging wellness with entertainment. As a certified yoga and meditation teacher, integrative energy healer, Reiki Master, and wellness counselor accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, she has spent over 20 years using the arts as a vehicle for healing and transformation. Her work extends to producing energetic peace activations, including a live segment for the International Day of Peace at the United Nations Peace Party. In addition to directing, writing, and producing POP NATION, Christine is also the Director of Development for United World Pictures, a joint venture partner on this groundbreaking grassroots documentary. A true creative force, she embodies the roles of writer, actor, dancer, singer, and self-coined Rappette™, channeling her artistry into projects that uplift and inspire.
Christine Marie is what she calls a "Beyond Pop" healing artist and social entrepreneur, leading her company as Founder iHearth Media, which promotes "WELLNESS THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT™". As a "BEYONDPop ™" healing artist on the rise, she has been recording and performing live for over 10-years. As an Independent Performance Artist in NYC, she has performed live at the most notable clubs and venues including Stand Up NY, The Bitter End, Sullivan Hall (The Lions Den), and many more. Her past collaborations include working with and performing with some of the most notable world class “A” list artists and producers, including Aaron Comas of Spin Doctors, Lenny Holmes (who produced Missy Elliot and Janet Jackson), Chris Young (who produced Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Ashley Simpson, George Clinton, WU Tang Clan), she worked with Jerome Braily (drummer for George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic), and many more. She's been working in Television, Film and Theater for over 25 years, and appeared on some of the most prestigious programs, films and TV shows such as the Tyra Banks Show, Law and Order, Howard Stern’s film “Private Parts”, and in live theater. Her Off Broadway debut was in Simon Lovell's “Strange and Unusual Hobbies” at the SOHO Playhouse. In her earlier years, she was also a founding member, leading actress, and Director of Development in the highly acclaimed Off Off-Broadway NYC repertoire company, The Hypothetical Theatre Company. She was instrumental in the structure and culture of the company, which led to its success!
Christine Marie is excited to be hosting and producing the 17th annual world peace Earth Day event with her New York City soul family. She is also the Creative Director.
Christine Marie, HHC, AADP
As an Entrepreneur, and a Multimedia Healing Performance Artist.
Christine Marie promotes
"Wellness Through Entertainment".
Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners she is a Holistic Wellness and Nutritional Counselor, A Certified Integrative Energy Healer, a Certified Yoga Fit Instructor and lifestyle and fitness expert. On the Entertainment side as a Hostess/MC, producer, recording artist, actress, writer, poet and dancer, she has released four Cd's. Her latest debut "a cover of Madonna’s top ten hit, HOLIDAE !" is a slowed down modern day version of this epic, beyondpop jam coached by Legendary Drummer/Producer JoJo ( need his last name ) and Produced by LEGENDARY GRAMMY NOMINATED RECORDING ARTIST / Producer Father MC.
She’s also working on her new original BeyondPOP, POEM, “RULERS OF THE NEW EARTH”, that is groovy conscious hip hop~fun pop music with a message and here to fulfill a purpose. And make an impact. It’s Purpose Driven.
Christine Marie is a multi-talented actress, director, producer, and creative visionary making her directorial debut with POP NATION (Portal of Peace): The Making of a Peace Activation. With a background in entertainment spanning decades, Christine has honed her skills both in front of and behind the camera.
A seasoned performer, Christine has appeared on Law & Order, as well as The Tyra Banks Show. She has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning producer Father MC, solidifying her presence in the music and entertainment industry. Over the past two years, she has independently edited and produced over 300–400 videos, gaining widespread recognition for her dynamic Instagram reels and dance content.
Christine is the Founder of the Lakshmi Foundation, a nonprofit under the umbrella of WE The World (we.net), dedicated to merging wellness with entertainment. As a certified yoga and meditation teacher, integrative energy healer, Reiki Master, and wellness counselor accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, she has spent over 20 years using the arts as a vehicle for healing and transformation. Her work extends to producing energetic peace activations, including a live segment for the International Day of Peace at the United Nations Peace Party. In addition to directing, writing, and producing POP NATION, Christine is also the Director of Development for United World Pictures, a joint venture partner on this groundbreaking grassroots documentary. A true creative force, she embodies the roles of writer, actor, dancer, singer, and self-coined Rappette™, channeling her artistry into projects that uplift and inspire.
Christine Marie is what she calls a "Beyond Pop" healing artist and social entrepreneur, leading her company as Founder iHearth Media, which promotes "WELLNESS THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT™". As a "BEYONDPop ™" healing artist on the rise, she has been recording and performing live for over 10-years. As an Independent Performance Artist in NYC, she has performed live at the most notable clubs and venues including Stand Up NY, The Bitter End, Sullivan Hall (The Lions Den), and many more. Her past collaborations include working with and performing with some of the most notable world class “A” list artists and producers, including Aaron Comas of Spin Doctors, Lenny Holmes (who produced Missy Elliot and Janet Jackson), Chris Young (who produced Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Ashley Simpson, George Clinton, WU Tang Clan), she worked with Jerome Braily (drummer for George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic), and many more. She's been working in Television, Film and Theater for over 25 years, and appeared on some of the most prestigious programs, films and TV shows such as the Tyra Banks Show, Law and Order, Howard Stern’s film “Private Parts”, and in live theater. Her Off Broadway debut was in Simon Lovell's “Strange and Unusual Hobbies” at the SOHO Playhouse. In her earlier years, she was also a founding member, leading actress, and Director of Development in the highly acclaimed Off Off-Broadway NYC repertoire company, The Hypothetical Theatre Company. She was instrumental in the structure and culture of the company, which led to its success!
Christine Marie is excited to be hosting and producing the 17th annual world peace Earth Day event with her New York City soul family. She is also the Creative Director.
Rick Ulfik is the Founder of We, The World and the WE Campaign at WE.net. a global coalition-building organization to unite and amplify the efforts of people, organizations and movements working for the common good. Rick is the Co-Creator of the annual 11 Days of Global Unity - 11 Ways to Change the World which starts on September 11th and culminates on September 21st the U.N. International Day of Peace. 11 Days of Global Unity is a worldwide platform for the promotion of peace, justice, sustainability and transformation that annually includes as many as 700 associated events in over 60 countries. Participants have included Desmond Tutu, Jane Goodall, Deepak Chopra, Eve Ensler, Daniel Ellsberg, Bill McKibben, Amy Goodman, Tavis Smiley, Marianne Williamson, Robert Thurman and many others.
Rick is also a Nonviolent Communication Workshop Facilitator and leader.
And Rick is an award-winning composer and keyboard player who has written music for ABC TV, NBC, CBS, radio, the Olympics, feature films, commercials, records, other media, and has performed with Queen Latifah, Phoebe Snow, Carlos Santana and Judy Collins.
Rick serves every year as an Emmy Awards Judge for News, Documentaries, and Music.
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Rick is also a Nonviolent Communication Workshop Facilitator and leader.
And Rick is an award-winning composer and keyboard player who has written music for ABC TV, NBC, CBS, radio, the Olympics, feature films, commercials, records, other media, and has performed with Queen Latifah, Phoebe Snow, Carlos Santana and Judy Collins.
Rick serves every year as an Emmy Awards Judge for News, Documentaries, and Music.
Subscribe to our WE Campaign Global Action Newsletter: WE.net/subscribe
Extended Interview with Eve Ensler at http://WE.net/EveEnsler
Resources for Collaboration & Action
11 Days of Global Unity - 11 Ways to Transform Your World
11 Days of Global Unity Tele-Summit 2017 - Listen to the recent interviews with Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Ralph Nader, Robert Thurman and many others!
Trends in Global Grassroots Organizing, Trends Newsfeed
An Urgent Message From Your Children at WeYourChildren.org
GlobalUnityCalendar.org - See and post social change and cultural events worldwide!
Renewable Energy Media Campaign and Movement
Volunteer Sign-up: http://WE.net/takeaction/volunteer
Organization Sign-up: http://WE.net/11days/participate
Donation Page: WE.net/donate
Facebook - Twitter
TRENDS in Global Grassroots Organizing Magazine https://Trends.WE.net
SPECIAL GUEST: Alan Steinfeld is a prominent figure in the exploration of consciousness, metaphysics, and extraterrestrial phenomena. As the host and producer of the long-running television series New Realities, which began on Manhattan Cable in the mid-1990s and now boasts over 80,000 subscribers and 22 million views on YouTube, he has conducted thousands of interviews with leading voices in spirituality, science, and UFO research .
Steinfeld is the author of Making Contact: Preparing for the New Realities of Extraterrestrial Existence.
Beyond his media work, Steinfeld has produced feature-length documentaries such as The Hidden Hand and Calling All Earthlings, focusing on UFO phenomena. He also serves as a board member of the Friends of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and represents The Academy for Future Science at the United Nations .
With over three decades dedicated to investigating consciousness and extraterrestrial topics, Alan Steinfeld continues to be a leading voice in discussions about humanity’s place in the cosmos.
Steinfeld is the author of Making Contact: Preparing for the New Realities of Extraterrestrial Existence.
Beyond his media work, Steinfeld has produced feature-length documentaries such as The Hidden Hand and Calling All Earthlings, focusing on UFO phenomena. He also serves as a board member of the Friends of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and represents The Academy for Future Science at the United Nations .
With over three decades dedicated to investigating consciousness and extraterrestrial topics, Alan Steinfeld continues to be a leading voice in discussions about humanity’s place in the cosmos.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Grandmother Shirley Barclay, Lakota Tribe. White Buffalo Calf Clan and Black Pipe Clan. Native name: Wambli Sake Wia, also known as Eagle Claw Woman. She is a Holy Channunpa (Pipe) carrier, , Vision Quester and SunDancer.. She is also a Cherokee Wolf Clan Mother Nativeand her native name was given to her in a Vision by the Moon herself. Moonstone Dove. She carries a designation of Aagasuyada . That is a designation of being “touched by Spirit. And, she is on the tribal Roles of the Western Band of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma.
Shirley has taught in 40 different countries over the years interfacing the Indigenous Ways and the everyday world ways bring about many major changes to take place with the people of the world and different countries. She works to bring the power of connection for us all in all that she does. She is clear that Love is the most powerful force in Creation and is dedicated to bringing about connection among us all and supports the changes that need to take place that will lead to peace. Her entire family walks in these ways. She is well trained in Western Mental Health methods as well as Cultural and Medical Anthropology on the PhD level from the New School Graduate Faculty in New York and also has a background in Alternative Medical Practices, and Cross Religious Studies. She is also an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, A retired Marriage and Family Therapist, and a servant to Spirit in all she does. She will be speaking about empowerment and ways we can serve each other in our everyday world. We are all one.
Grandmother Shirley Barclay, Lakota Tribe. White Buffalo Calf Clan and Black Pipe Clan. Native name: Wambli Sake Wia, also known as Eagle Claw Woman. She is a Holy Channunpa (Pipe) carrier, , Vision Quester and SunDancer.. She is also a Cherokee Wolf Clan Mother Nativeand her native name was given to her in a Vision by the Moon herself. Moonstone Dove. She carries a designation of Aagasuyada . That is a designation of being “touched by Spirit. And, she is on the tribal Roles of the Western Band of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma.
Shirley has taught in 40 different countries over the years interfacing the Indigenous Ways and the everyday world ways bring about many major changes to take place with the people of the world and different countries. She works to bring the power of connection for us all in all that she does. She is clear that Love is the most powerful force in Creation and is dedicated to bringing about connection among us all and supports the changes that need to take place that will lead to peace. Her entire family walks in these ways. She is well trained in Western Mental Health methods as well as Cultural and Medical Anthropology on the PhD level from the New School Graduate Faculty in New York and also has a background in Alternative Medical Practices, and Cross Religious Studies. She is also an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, A retired Marriage and Family Therapist, and a servant to Spirit in all she does. She will be speaking about empowerment and ways we can serve each other in our everyday world. We are all one.
Brian Roughton: Artist, Father
Brian is a devoted father of six, a rancher, and a respected community leader, living with deep ties to the Lakota way of life. As a pipe carrier and Sundancer, he carries the wisdom of plant medicine and sacred ceremonies from both North and South America. A skilled horse breeder and trainer, he honors the bond between humans and animals, stewarding the land with care and respect. Beyond his work with animals, Brian is a world-renowned glass blower and multimedia artist, blending creativity and craftsmanship into visionary art. His commitment to service is evident in his role as a volunteer firefighter and medic, where he answers the call to protect and serve his community. With extensive experience in sweatlodge (inipi) ceremonies and tipi construction, Brian lives by the teachings of his ancestors, walking a path of strength, artistry, and profound spiritual connection.
Brian is a devoted father of six, a rancher, and a respected community leader, living with deep ties to the Lakota way of life. As a pipe carrier and Sundancer, he carries the wisdom of plant medicine and sacred ceremonies from both North and South America. A skilled horse breeder and trainer, he honors the bond between humans and animals, stewarding the land with care and respect. Beyond his work with animals, Brian is a world-renowned glass blower and multimedia artist, blending creativity and craftsmanship into visionary art. His commitment to service is evident in his role as a volunteer firefighter and medic, where he answers the call to protect and serve his community. With extensive experience in sweatlodge (inipi) ceremonies and tipi construction, Brian lives by the teachings of his ancestors, walking a path of strength, artistry, and profound spiritual connection.
Mary Olivar is the Executive Director of the Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange, a nonprofit supporting Indigenous-led projects that preserve spiritual traditions and elder wisdom. With over 30 years of experience, Mary is a passionate advocate for Indigenous communities and a community leader for Shamanism without Borders, a global network of practitioners responding to traumatic events. Formerly the "Healthy Eating Guru" at Whole Foods Market, Mary has inspired thousands to take charge of their health and served as an educator, investor, and advisor in emerging wellness industries. A sought-after speaker and advisor for SXSW, Mary thrives on fostering value-aligned partnerships that drive systemic change. Based in Austin, Texas, she leads song circles, water blessings, and cherishes time with her family.
Matt Brightside Evans, a renaissance man that has a vision of a conscious world that is full of love and beauty. The founder of a micro-green farm and visionary for the community. He brings qi-gong, farming, and art together in an empowered way to help change the lives of so many. As an engineer of 30+ years, I have a vision of tools and systems to help us live lighter on this earth. Studying through a lens of regenerative farming and practices I have great optimistic dreams.
Rachel Walker, RN: Mother, Barefoot Enthusiast
Rachel is a devoted mother who has given birth to two children, yet she embraces the role of a mother to many, nurturing and uplifting those around her. As a registered nurse and medic, she is dedicated to holistic healing, with a particular interest in anthroposophic medicine and natural healing traditions from North, Central, and South America. Guided by the principles of "first do no harm" and "first do no pharm," she is passionate about herbal and folk medicine, knowing that the journey to vitality and wellness begins with a clean diet and mental hygiene. An avid tree-climber and barefoot enthusiast, Rachel feels deeply connected to nature and the earth. Her path also includes active involvement in inipi ceremonies and other sacred traditions. A truth seeker and visionary, Rachel expresses her spirit through music, particularly voice and percussion, weaving healing and rhythm into her journey.
Rachel is a devoted mother who has given birth to two children, yet she embraces the role of a mother to many, nurturing and uplifting those around her. As a registered nurse and medic, she is dedicated to holistic healing, with a particular interest in anthroposophic medicine and natural healing traditions from North, Central, and South America. Guided by the principles of "first do no harm" and "first do no pharm," she is passionate about herbal and folk medicine, knowing that the journey to vitality and wellness begins with a clean diet and mental hygiene. An avid tree-climber and barefoot enthusiast, Rachel feels deeply connected to nature and the earth. Her path also includes active involvement in inipi ceremonies and other sacred traditions. A truth seeker and visionary, Rachel expresses her spirit through music, particularly voice and percussion, weaving healing and rhythm into her journey.
Aimeé Noemi Peña is a visionary artist and dedicated medicine woman whose journey began in childhood, when she first discovered her creative spirit. After a period of personal healing, Aimeé reconnected with her artistic expression, blending it with her sacred work as a medicine woman.Through her visionary art, she translates the wisdom and experiences gifted by plant medicines, bringing ancient teachings into modern form. Over the past decade, Aimeé has studied under several esteemed teachers, receiving rites of passage through indigenous lineages. She walks the Red Road, the Condor Road, and the Vedic path, weaving together diverse spiritual traditions to guide others toward their highest timelines with love and compassion. As a facilitator of sacred ceremony, Aimeé honors the ancestral traditions that have shaped her path, serving as a bridge between ancient mysticism and the healing needs of the new earth.
Andrew Kaen is Executive Producer/Event Manager and Founder of the Annual World Peace Earth Day Celebration which began in 2007. His passion for bringing people together in community for world peace and oneness is at the heart of his events. He is also the Founder of Planet Heart, an umbrella organization and project under his fiscal sponsor of We, The World, a non profit 501 (c) (3) organization. He was diagnosed with a deadly 3.5 centimeter acoustic neuroma tumor in 2005 that was in his head on top of his brain sharing a blood vessel with his left ear canal, which left him deaf in his left ear post surgery, in addition to damage to the left side of his face, and gave him a very powerful wake-up call to being alive. Being on a spiritual journey since his becoming “Awakened” in 1996 and then after his operation, he found solace in spirituality, oneness and healing and decided to share that with he world, having a burning desire and calling to do annual earth day events merged with the vision of world peace. During a period of time he was channeling powerful Vibrational Healing Poems and music with the theme of peace & the realization of our true potential and is intending on finally publishing his complete poetry book of awakening. Since being Awakened, he is also a Sound Channel Healer with light language, music and chants. Going by the name ReAwakennd, his name is an acronym of his real name Andrew Kaen and defines who and what his life purpose, mission and passion is all about and why he does these events - reawakening to our own truth as human beings helping us all remember and realize "we are all One” and that we need to work together collectively to co-create for a better humanity and world. Website: soundcloud.com/reawakennd
Andrew also graduated from LaGuardia HS of Music and the Performing Arts (the school that inspired FAME), and graduated with the likes of many actors and performers including Jennifer Aniston, Changing Faces, Eagle Eye Cherry and Chaz (formerly Chastity, Cher's kid) and Carl Payne was in his homeroom and history class (Cockroach, Cosby Show). He has had a versatile singing background, and was in many choirs since childhood. In High school, he met Whitney Houston with the Gospel Chorus, Michael Jackson appeared in the audience of the acclaimed IS44 choir which started his background in singing, where they were one of 20 choirs around the world for a Simon Bolivar anniversary in Venezuela, made the NY Times and met with Mayor Ed Koch. He was also in a featured prime time tv show, "How To Be A Man" hosted by the late Captain Kangaroo, performing with the late John Denver with the Harlem boys of Choir. He is also an accomplished photographer. Website: andrewkaen.com/
Andrew also graduated from LaGuardia HS of Music and the Performing Arts (the school that inspired FAME), and graduated with the likes of many actors and performers including Jennifer Aniston, Changing Faces, Eagle Eye Cherry and Chaz (formerly Chastity, Cher's kid) and Carl Payne was in his homeroom and history class (Cockroach, Cosby Show). He has had a versatile singing background, and was in many choirs since childhood. In High school, he met Whitney Houston with the Gospel Chorus, Michael Jackson appeared in the audience of the acclaimed IS44 choir which started his background in singing, where they were one of 20 choirs around the world for a Simon Bolivar anniversary in Venezuela, made the NY Times and met with Mayor Ed Koch. He was also in a featured prime time tv show, "How To Be A Man" hosted by the late Captain Kangaroo, performing with the late John Denver with the Harlem boys of Choir. He is also an accomplished photographer. Website: andrewkaen.com/
SPECIAL GUEST: Ellen Pellegrino is who I am known Mainstream.Priestess El is who I am. if you really know me. “”Priestess “,I am a Beacon of God’s Light..Marry Couples, Couselor, as well as do Quantium Healing,assist clients to raise their vibration in order to create amazing things in their life and Teach them ,supporting to the understanding of Consciousness.
I created Age of New Beginnings 25 years ago...About 20 years ago designed my Wellness Center where I brought many different Modalities together to help people find healing and happiness with classes, yoga, Kabbalaha ,....Retreats,Spa for inside and outside Transformation and created Holistic Expo’s.
Produced and Hosted a Television Show for a decade...Age of New Beginnings-meeting and understanding different Modalities of Healing and living your passion .Many of them on my UTUBE Channel;Age of New Beginnings and my name Ellen Pellegrino.
I am a Hypno Therapist and Magnify a person’s true potential to create true happiness in their life. I am also a Channeler,
Psychic as well as a medium, which I use in my DNA Quantium Healing Work.
Woman of the year on Long Island, Harris Chapin Award with the rotary, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award for Making a Difference.
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I created Age of New Beginnings 25 years ago...About 20 years ago designed my Wellness Center where I brought many different Modalities together to help people find healing and happiness with classes, yoga, Kabbalaha ,....Retreats,Spa for inside and outside Transformation and created Holistic Expo’s.
Produced and Hosted a Television Show for a decade...Age of New Beginnings-meeting and understanding different Modalities of Healing and living your passion .Many of them on my UTUBE Channel;Age of New Beginnings and my name Ellen Pellegrino.
I am a Hypno Therapist and Magnify a person’s true potential to create true happiness in their life. I am also a Channeler,
Psychic as well as a medium, which I use in my DNA Quantium Healing Work.
Woman of the year on Long Island, Harris Chapin Award with the rotary, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award for Making a Difference.
Facebook-Ellen Pellegrino
Age of New Beginnings.com
516-924-1399
[email protected]
Instagram ellen.Ageofnewbeginnings
Special Appearance from Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. is an enrolled member of the Ihanktonwan Dakota and Chickasaw Nations and is an internationally recognized leader in human, community, and economic development. He was born at the Haskell Indian School in Lawrence, Kansas in 1944, where his mother and father met and attended school.
During the past 50 years, Chief Lane has worked with Indigenous Peoples from North, Central and South America, Micronesia, South East Asia, India, Hawaii, and Africa. He served 16 years as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (1980-1996).
With Chief Lane's guidance and applied experience, Four Worlds International Institute (FWII) , founded in 1982, has become an internationally recognized leader in human, community, and economic development because of the Institute’s unique focus on the importance of culture and spirituality in all elements of development. Both Four Directions International and First Nations Solar serve FWII's economic development arm. Both, dedicated to the development of sustainable commercial enterprises that support holistic, political, social, cultural, environmental, and educational development.
Special Appearance from Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. is an enrolled member of the Ihanktonwan Dakota and Chickasaw Nations and is an internationally recognized leader in human, community, and economic development. He was born at the Haskell Indian School in Lawrence, Kansas in 1944, where his mother and father met and attended school.
During the past 50 years, Chief Lane has worked with Indigenous Peoples from North, Central and South America, Micronesia, South East Asia, India, Hawaii, and Africa. He served 16 years as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (1980-1996).
With Chief Lane's guidance and applied experience, Four Worlds International Institute (FWII) , founded in 1982, has become an internationally recognized leader in human, community, and economic development because of the Institute’s unique focus on the importance of culture and spirituality in all elements of development. Both Four Directions International and First Nations Solar serve FWII's economic development arm. Both, dedicated to the development of sustainable commercial enterprises that support holistic, political, social, cultural, environmental, and educational development.
CLIMATE CONVERSATION PRE SHOW WITH:
Sue Blythe is the founder of the Climate Collaboratory, which she calls a perpetual pilot project of We, the World. As a former elementary school teacher, Sue has incorporated the arts in peace education projects for more than 40 years. She has worked in formal and informal settings from preschool to college and adult education. She served as the reduce-reuse-recycle lady at the county level, and coordinated the statewide Earth Charter Initiative with the Florida Coalition for Peace and Justice. Sue co-founded the Baha'i-inspired Interfaith Climate Group, providing a spiritual foundation for a community-wide climate conversation. She established the Climate Collaboratory in 2019 with We, the World and the University of Florida's "Sustainable Floridians" program. That has evolved as a year-round, county-wide participatory arts program in Alachua County, Florida, dedicated to her nine grandchildren and future generations.