Chief Oren Lyons – The Roots of American Democracy
Bioneers | Published: October 26, 2017 Indigeneity Video
Iroquois elder and global indigenous leader Oren Lyons describes the authentic origins of the U.S. Constitution in the ancient Iroquois “Great League of Peace.” He weaves the story of the Peacemaker and how leaders are raised and chosen, with decisions based on seven generations and women choosing chiefs. He warns climate disruption should motivate us to “raise up our leaders.”
This speech was given at the 2003 Bioneers National Conference.