Sacred Ecology Feature Film
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
Tata Pedro Cruz Garcia
Spiritual Elder of Tz’utujil Mayan Nation, aka “El Corazon del Lago” ~ Rest in Peace ❤
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
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
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
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
Grant Chambers
Contributing Documentary Filmmaker & Musician, Founder of The Liberation Movement
Rafe Pearlman
Contributing Musician, Sound Healer, & Environmentalist