Mission
World Council of Elders is an educational 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and sharing authentic indigenous wisdom to honor, nurture and restore the balance of life on Earth. We are committed to help perpetuate the essence of indigenous cultures; their sacred teachings; spiritual ceremonies and traditional values essential for worldwide healing and sustainable living for future generations.
Vision
Our vision is of a world in which all people cherish and care for the Earth, one another, and all life. Toward fulfilling this vision, World Council of Elders brings together authentic indigenous Elders from around the world to share their sacred wisdom teachings and to counsel humanity toward restoring balance, honoring cultural diversity and promoting peace among all peoples.
Who are the Elders?
Traditional indigenous Elders are wisdom-keepers selected by their peoples as guardians of the sacred teachings, stories and practices of their cultures passed down generation after generation through the ages. They share a deep spiritual connection with Mother Earth and her sacred places, and have much to teach us about compassion, understanding and living in balanced harmony with each other and our planet Earth. In addition, the indigenous elders offer tremendous spiritual insight and practical solutions to address the global issues currently confronting humankind.
Why Now?
We are living in a very special time of transformation and critical choices long-prophesied by the wisdom-keepers of the world’s indigenous cultures. Many of these Elders, who have carried the wisdom of their peoples for millennia, are now willing to share their ancient, yet timeless teachings to restore balance and preserve a sustainable future for our children.
History in Brief
World Council of Elders was founded as an educational non-profit organization in 2000, and obtained 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in 2001. Since then, WCOE has sponsored international Elders’ gatherings and healing ceremonies in Canada, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Colombia, Chile, Australia, Hawai’i and throughout the United States. These events involved over 100 Elders from dozens of indigenous cultures, and several thousand participants from around the world have had direct experience working with and learning from these humble healers and teachers.
Goals
* establish a network of wisdom-keepers who share sacred teachings.
* conduct ceremonies to heal, connect, and fulfill vision and prophecy.
* provide educational, cultural & social programs and workshops.
* disseminate indigenous wisdom via multimedia communications including film, webinars, social media and literature.
* develop a multimedia Living Wisdom Archive & Library.
* establish a growing global community of Elders, teachers and supporters through events, ceremonies and networking forums.
Mitakuye Oyasin.
