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Conclusions
The Wayfinders members each exhibit a longstanding and enduring interconnectivity to land, and a deep and meaningful sense of land guardianship. Members’ self-determination and self-governance strengthen their
ties to territory, and thus strengthen guardianship as well. And the stronger the self-governance and realized self-determination, the stronger the
resolve to defend territory and uphold cultural values tied to territory, and
the stronger the guardianship.
As Wayfinders, they are dedicated to sharing what they have learned as
possible pathways for human societies to achieve ecological, social, cultural and spiritual harmony. But they can’t do it alone. To support the Wayfinders in their efforts to strengthen their governance is to contribute to the
guardianship of more than 37.5 million hectares of land and 72.8 million
hectares of ocean, all biodiverse areas critical to the wellbeing of both the
planet, and humanity.
All the initial members of the Wayfinders Circle express a deep cultural
and spiritual connection to nature and territory that forms an integral part
of their identity and ways of being, confirmed and enriched through ritual
and ceremony. This commitment to guardianship is not learned or
imposed; it simply is, as it has always been.
© Pablo Alberenga
GOVERNANCE REPORT
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APRIL 2022
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