Sacred Ecology Feature Film

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About the Film

Sacred Ecology is a feature-length documentary that explores the profound relationship between culture and biodiversity preservation, highlighting the ancient wisdom of indigenous communities who have been guardians of the natural world for thousands of years with sustainable traditions that honor both nature and spirit. Through a diverse global tapestry of interviews with indigenous elders, wisdom keepers, cultural leaders, ecology experts, seed savers, and permaculture educators, this film uplifts holistic models of environmental stewardship that fuse traditional ecological knowledge with modern regenerative practices. Sacred Ecology explores themes such as seed sovereignty, indigenous prophecies, spiritual belief systems, and ancestral traditions that promote healing — for both the planet and humanity. By weaving together stories of resilience and renewal, this film aims to inspire and empower audiences to reconnect with nature in sacred ways, embrace sustainable lifestyles, and join in the collective responsibility of protecting a thriving planet for future generations to come.

Featuring

Tato Pedro Cruz Garcia

Tata Pedro Cruz Garcia

Spiritual Elder of Tz’utujil Mayan Nation, aka “El Corazon del Lago” ~ Rest in Peace ❤

Vandana Shiva

Vandana Shiva

Seed Sovereignty Activist, Ecologist, Environmentalist, Author and Educator from India

Chief Arvol Looking Horse

Spiritual Chief & Leader of the Oceti Sakowin: Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota Nations

David Suzuki

David Suzuki

Environmental Activist, Scientist, & Canadian Television Presenter of “The Nature of Things”

Chief Marvin Swallow

Spiritual & Sundance Chief, Native American Church Roadman, of Lakota Nation

Chief Oren Lyons

Chief Oren Lyons

Spiritual Faithkeeper and Leader of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

Chief Guujaaw

Hereditary Chief, Indigenous Rights Activist, and Political Leader of Haidi Gwaii Nation

Chief Phil Lane Jr.

Hereditary Chief & International Leader, of Yankton Dakota and Chickasaw First Nations

Larry Yazzie

World Champion Pow Wow Dancer & Native Cultural Educator, of Meskwaki Nation

Intiwari Yatiri 

Inca Wisdom Keeper, Plant Medicine Healer, and Musician of the Ayllu Quechuas in Peru

Maestra Manuela

Spiritual Leader, Wisdom Keeper, & Plant Medicine Healer of the Shipibo-Conobo in Peru

Chenoa Egawa

Ceremonial Leader, Healer, Medicine Carrier, and Singer, of Lummi & S’Kallam Nations

Rowen White

Seed Sovereignty Activist, Seedkeeper & Storyteller, of Akwesasne Mohawk Nation

Winona LaDuke

Environmental & Indigenous Rights Activist, and Author, of Ojibwe White Earth Nation

Kuauhtli Vasquez

Spiritual Chief of Teokalli Quetzalcoatl and Native American Church Roadman

Chief Rueben George

Spiritual & Sundance Chief, Environmental Activist, of Tsleil-Waututh First Nation

Antaurko Patsakamaq

Inca Wisdom Keeper, Quechua Spiritual Leader, and Founder of Inti Muju in Peru

Hopeton Brown

Soundsystem Culture and Dub Music Production Pioneer from Jamaica, aka The Scientist

Maestra Olivia

Spiritual Wisdom Keeper & Plant Medicine Healer of the Shipibo-Conobo ~ Rest in Peace ❤

Mikey Dread

Soundsystem Culture Pioneer & Musician from Channel One Soundsystem in the UK

Johnny Jingo

Traditional Owner of Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Aboriginal Elder of Mutitjulu in Australia

Malya Teamay

Aboriginal Painter, An̲angu Activist, and Administrator of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa in Australia

Sofia Jannok

Indigenous Sámi Singer, Environmental & Indigenous Rights Activist, from Sweden

Anna Kuhmunen

Indigenous Sámi Reindeer Herder, Cultural Educator & Joijker (Singer), from Sweden

Erika Gagnon

Ceremonial Leader, Wisdom Keeper, Medicine Carrier, and Healer from Canada

Patricia Gualinga

Environmental & Indigenous Rights Activist, of the Pueblo Kichwa de Sarayaku in Ecuador

Aunty Ivy Smith

Maori Wilder, Universal Elder, Educator, and Healer from Aotearoa (New Zealand)

Hiroko Matsuda-Swallow

Japanese Ceremonialist, Sundancer, & Water Woman of Native American Church

Jhon Ccoyo Ccana

Inca Wisdom Keeper, Seedkeeper, Cultural Educator, and Director of Parque de la Papa in Peru

Helena Norberg-Hodge

Founder of Local Futures, Author, Filmmaker, Activist, & Pioneer of Economic Localization

Jose Federico Munoz

Daykeeper of the Mayan Calendar for the Maya Chorti, Quiche, Mam, & Kakchiquel

David Holmgren

Co-Founder of “Permaculture” Concept and Design Course with Bill Mollison in Australia

Geoff Lawton

Permaculture Designer, Educator, and System Facilitator in over 50 countries, from Australia

Larry Santoyo

Permaculture Designer, Educator, and Founder of The Permaculture Academy in California

Toby Hemingway

Permaculture Designer, Educator, & Author of the book “Gaia's Garden” ~ Rest in Peace ❤

Annaliese Hordern

Permaculture Designer, Educator, Sundancer, and Ethnobotanist, from Australia

Elaine Ingham

World’s Leading Soil Microbiologist, Educator, and Researcher of Soil Regeneration

Allan Savory

Founder of “Holistic Management”, and Livestock Farmer from Zimbabwe, Africa

Bill McDorman

Seed Stewardship Educator for over 40 years, Author, and Founder of Seed School

Penny Livingston

Permaculture Designer, Educator, and Founder of the Regenerative Design Institute in California

Our Crew

Christine Peterson

Film Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Writer, Editor, & Visual Effects Supervisor

David Satori

Music Supervision, Film Score, Composer, & Co-Founder of Beats Antique & Dirtwire

Ivan Kuxan Sum

Documentary Film Advisor, Producer, Environmental & Indigenous Rights Activist

Herwig Maurer

Music Supervision, Sound Editor, Composer, & Academy Award-Nominated Sound Designer

Shawn Heinrichs

Contributing Cinematographer & Activism Documentary Film Impact Strategist

Amani Friend

Contributing Music Producer, aka Liquid Bloom, & Co-Founder of Desert Dwellers

Grant Chambers

Contributing Documentary Filmmaker & Musician, Founder of The Liberation Movement

Rafe Pearlman

Contributing Musician, Sound Healer, & Environmentalist

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