The Wayfinders Circle is a network dedicated to unleashing the transformative potential of Indigenous
lifeways, inspiring all people to re-imagine development, conservation and the way they relate to each
other and to Mother Earth.
The Wayfinders Circle was established to amplify Indigenous leadership that manifests a time-tested
understanding of human responsibility to Mother Earth. Wayfinders demonstrate resilience and maintain
the cultural and spiritual continuity of Indigenous communities. The Wayfinders Circle will inspire strong
courage for transformative actions to protect Mother Earth and the wellbeing of all life.
The Pawanka Fund and Nia Tero, with the guidance from the Council of Spiritual Elders from the
International Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners are the initial conveners of the Wayfinders Circle.
ECUADOR
PERU
CHILE
KENYA
SWEDEN
RUSSIA
INDONESIA
AUSTRALIA
NICARAGUA
CANADA
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(Arnhem Land, Northern Territory)
(Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area)
(Peruvian Amazon border region with Ecuador)
(southeastern Russia)
(South East Asia)
(National association of Sámi in Sweden)
(Arctic Region)
(Last official census of 2017 says 7,750 inhabitants)
(Southern California)
greater than 40,000 square miles (over 100,000 sq km)
(North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region)
(in Nicaragua)
(Western British Columbia)
(in Kenya and Southern Ethiopia)
(Approx 3,500,000 ha)
(only of Gabbra people)
(Traditional territory spans a much larger area)
(there are also Achuar communities in Peru)
(in Ecuador)
(in Ecuador)