Piʻo Summit 2024: Keynot by Dr. Lyla June Johnston Dr. Lyla June Johnston (aka Lyla June) is an Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her messages focus on Indigenous rights, supporting youth, traditional land stewardship practices and healing inter-generational and inter-cultural trauma. She blends her study of Human Ecology at Stanford, graduate work in Indigenous Pedagogy, and the traditional worldview she grew up with to inform her music, perspectives and solutions. Her doctoral research focused on the ways in which pre-colonial Indigenous Nations shaped large regions of Turtle Island (aka the Americas) to produce abundant food systems for humans and non-humans.

I protected water at Standing Rock. Now I’m running for office to protect my generation from the politicians who sell our future. Join us: bit.ly/VolunteerTeamLyla ------------------ New Mexico House of Representatives District 47 includes eastern Santa Fe, Glorieta and Madrid areas.Sources: “Drilling Towards Disaster: Why U.S. Oil And Gas Expansion Is Incompatible With Climate Limits”, January 2019, by Oil Change International, (http://priceofoil.org/content/uploads/2019/01/Drilling-Towards-Disaster-Web-v3.pdf);And “The Permian Basin Is Now The World's Top Oil Producer”, April 2019, Forbes Magazine, (https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2019/04/05/the-permian-basin-is-now-the-worlds-top-oil-producer)

What if circular economies weren’t a new idea — but an ancient memory? In this powerful keynote at Circularity 25, Lyla June — musician, orator, scientist, and servant to future generations — challenges modern sustainability to look backward in order to move forward. Drawing on Indigenous knowledge systems and ancestral land stewardship, she highlights historic circular cities like Tenochtitlan, the world’s first zero-waste metropolis, where even human waste was thoughtfully repurposed. Lyla speaks to the need for healing: of our ecosystems, our cultures, and our identities. She offers a vision where humans are no longer seen as a burden on the Earth — but a blessing. As a keystone species, we can be of service to nature, not in spite of our humanity, but because of it. Join us for this deeply moving reflection on circularity, responsibility, and what it means to belong to the Earth. Circularity 25 is the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy. Learn more about the event here: https://buff.ly/VysQ78u Trellis links: Website: https://trellis.net/ Newsletter: https://buff.ly/4hfVRTA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trellis-grp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trellis_group YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trellisgroup X: https://x.com/trellisgroup_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trellis.grp Threads: https://www.threads.net/@trellis_group Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/trellisgroup.bsky.social

Talk by Dr. Lyla June Johnston at Wisdom 2.0. Wisdom 2.0 addresses the great challenge of our age: to not only live connected to one another through technology, but to do so in ways that are beneficial to our own well-being, effective in our work, and useful to the world. From Wisdom 2.0 – Together Conference – San Francisco – April 2023, brought to you in partnership with Fetzer Institute and Unlikely Collaborators Sign up to the free Weekly Wisdom News Inner Journey Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bGmsn Join us at an in person Wisdom 2.0 event!: https://www.wisdom2summit.com/ Thanks for watching! Make sure to like and subscribe! #civilization #nativeamerican #mindfulness #history #wisdom

In her enlightening DLD Munich talk, Dr. Lyla June Johnston, an Indigenous scholar and advocate, shares transformative insights into Native American environmental philosophies and practices. Dr. Johnston, who prefers to go by Lyla June, is herself of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. By examining ancient food systems and land stewardship methods, she reveals how Indigenous communities have long cultivated abundance while maintaining harmony with the earth. From the Shawnee chestnut groves in Appalachia to the ahupuaʻa watershed system in Hawaii, these examples highlight the power of polyculture, regenerative farming, and community-based care for ecosystems. These practices not only sustained vast populations, she points out, but also supported biodiversity, blending innovation with respect for the natural world. Lyla June also discusses the role of fire in land management, as practiced by groups like the Illinois Confederacy and the Miamia Nation. Rather than being destructive, controlled burns regenerated grasslands, nurtured ecosystems, and prevented catastrophic wildfires. She underscores how this approach, rooted in reciprocity and foresight, created resilient landscapes designed for both human and non-human life to thrive. The session concludes with a moving reflection on the importance of love, humility, and ethics as the “invisible software” behind these sustainable systems. Discover inspiring talks from past DLD Conferences and catch the highlights on the this channel. Stay updated with thought leaders, groundbreaking ideas, and key moments from our events! For news, upcoming events and more interesting topics make sure to also visit: DLD Website: https://dld-conference.com DLD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dld-conference DLD on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dldconference/ DLD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dldconference DLD on Facebook: https://facebook.com/DLDconference/

From the session: ONE, NOT TWO: SACRED WHOLENESS | 2018 Festival of Faiths Lyla June Johnston is an artist, human ecologist, public speaker, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. Her multi-genre performance style has invigorated and inspired audiences across the globe towards healing. Her messages focus on Indigenous rights, supporting youth, inter-cultural healing, historical trauma, and traditional land stewardship practices. ----------------------------- "From ancient times our faith traditions teach us that everything is inextricably united as a sacred whole. This eternal and perennial wisdom is hard to grasp by the human mind, which tends to see the world dualistically: right/wrong, male/female, sacred/profane. The contemplative, non-dual mind, however, can restore our understanding of the interdependence of all things. It holds paradox, and it is unitive. This session will explore how unifying, and balancing the complementary feminine and masculine aspects of Divine Wisdom is essential to our approaching wholeness, and the non-dual mind." ----------------------------- THE 23RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF FAITHS, 'Sacred Insight - Feminine Wisdom' is a five-day nationally acclaimed multi-faith celebration of music, poetry, art, film, and dialogue with spiritual leaders, practitioners, and teachers. 24 - 28 April, 2018 | Louisville, KY More Information: https://festivaloffaiths.org The 2018 Festival explores practices, teachings, and insight rooted in Feminine wisdom. Speakers and artists from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions examine the Feminine aspects of God, non-dual thinking, the wisdom of the natural world, suffering, healing, emotional intelligence, and creativity. The Festival seeks to offer deeper insight into the Sacred Feminine in all of us. Join the Conversation. Join the Movement. #FOF2018 "One of America's Top 8 Spiritual Travel Destinations." - Huffington Post