Grandmother Florence Paynter, a respected Anishinaabe elder and co-author of "Wahbanung - The Resurgence of a People: Clearing the Path for Our Survival," highlights the vital importance of

Grandmother Florence Paynter, a respected Anishinaabe elder and co-author of "Wahbanung - The Resurgence of a People: Clearing the Path for Our Survival," highlights the vital importance of ceremonies and the role of the Ogimaakwe (life-givers).

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Grandmother Margaret Behan (Cheyenne), also known as "Global Grandmother," is a prominent spokesperson for Mother Earth's rights and nature preservation. Since co-founding the International

Grandmother Margaret Behan (Cheyenne), also known as "Global Grandmother," is a prominent spokesperson for Mother Earth's rights and nature preservation. Since co-founding the International Council for Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers in 2004, she has advocated for safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Behan will share her personal journey through addiction and recovery, including her spiritual awakening after achieving sobriety. She is scheduled to speak at the SEED Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque on September 14, 2012.

Mayan elder Flordemayo, one of the Thirteen Grandmothers, presented "Keys to Recognizing the Great Mystery." This insightful talk was recorded at the 2009