United by Nature
In a world grappling with environmental crises, the emergence of initiatives like the World Tribal Alliance shines a beacon of hope. Founded upon Mohanji’s profound realization of the urgent need for environmental stewardship, this alliance aims to unite indigenous communities worldwide. Through preserving natural ecosystems and revitalizing humanity’s connection with nature, the Alliance endeavors to forge a path towards environmental harmony and sustainability. In this exclusive interview, Dominic Venton provides insights into the Alliance’s vision, mission, and the transformative actions it undertakes to address pressing environmental challenges.
The Awakening Times (TAT): What inspired the creation of the World Tribal Alliance? Kindly share vision and mission.
Dominic Venton (DV): The inspiration came from Mohanji. He saw the heart-breaking destruction being caused by made-made wild-fires, deforestation and pollution, and decided to take action. By uniting the great indigenous tribes of the world, the WTA aims to preserve and protect our most important natural ecosystems, while repairing the severed connection between humanity and nature. Through the creation of real, personal, emotional connections to our indigenous brothers and sisters, along with their cultures, wisdom traditions and ways of life, we believe that change will naturally emerge, as we begin to remember who we really are. Only then will humanity truly be able to coexist in harmony with our natural surroundings.
TAT: As a new initiative, have any tribal communities already joined the World Tribal Alliance?
DV: As you mention, the initiative really is brand new. I am happy to say that we do have
our first member though, and what a wonderful member to have! Yubu, the chief of 109 Huni Kuin villages, deep in the Brazilian Amazon, has honored us by agreeing to be the World Tribal Alliance’s first member. He is known as the Buddha of the Amazon; as a result of his joyful, selfless nature and extraordinary wisdom. Yubu and his brother Sia share a deep connection with Mohanji. After meeting virtually, Sia, one of the heads of medicine for the Huni Kuin traveled for three days from the Amazon up to Bahia in the North of Brazil to conduct a powerful healing on Mohanji’s foot. Mohanji was experiencing lots of energy attacks as a result of the enormous light that he is bringing into the world, and Mother Amazon herself sent a message Sia to act as an instrument in her healing. I was there to facilitate, and the power, love and connection present was beyond words. In addition, the Act Foundation has done some amazing work with the indigenous in Colombia and the Yawanawá. tribe in Brazil so we will have a nice head start. Also, Mohanji is of course well connected with indigenous leaders from all around the world, from South Africa to Australia, Peru and many others.
TAT: Can you elaborate on the specific actions or projects the Alliance plans to undertake to strengthen the preservation of natural habitats and promote sustainability?
DV: Our first step will be to organize a summit with indigenous elders and chiefs from each of the 6 continents that still have active, native tribal communities. The WTA is approaching our mission with great humility. It is imperative that we hear from those that live in harmony with nature – the wisdom keepers and leaders of our member tribes so that we can formulate an inclusive, well informed and practically achievable pathway forward. What is clear at this point however is our determination to approach everything we do with positivity. We are not focused on the problem and in telling people what to do or not to do. We are focused instead on the positive, on the solution – on bringing the extraordinary gifts that the world’s indigenous have to the rest of the world. From my experience the indigenous speak with one voice. Their message is that we are one with nature and that we have forgotten this, severing our connection. As a result, we are in pain. This manifests through the record amounts of depression and mental health conditions that we see in our world today. To try to alleviate this pain, the pain of separation from our Mother Nature, we over consume, reinforcing at seemingly any cost the status of our illusionary separate self, or ego. The indigenous teach us that simple steps like spending time in nature, silent reflection, selfless service, living in community and growing our food will help to heal our connection back into nature and back into ourselves. These are the messages of the wisest elders that we will help bring to the “West” both in person and through their culture, music, art and wisdom.
TAT: How does the World Tribal Alliance intend to address the challenges faced by indigenous communities globally and ensure their voices are not only heard but also respected at the highest levels?
DV: From my experience you cannot engender true respect by asking for it. It has to well up from within, naturally – it has to be earned. I got involved in the WTA because I have personally experienced deep healing as a result of contact with some extraordinary indigenous healers, shamans and elders. My deep respect for them thus comes as a result of my direct experience. This is the gift that we want to help give the world. To achieve this, as a first step we will bring people of influence to experience some of the most profound beings on planet earth – the shamans, elders and wisdom keepers of nature. We are very confident that with exposure to their vibration, their music, their love and their healing, word will spread fast on the importance of honoring and respecting the indigenous way of life. This is of course already happening with tens of thousands of Westerners now journeying into the Amazon for various forms of healings. The knock-on effect will be the preservation of nature as this is the indigenous way of life. There is no separation. With the modern world now becoming more open to traditional wisdom keeping, we also are keen to bring nature’s finest teachers to the world’s top universities, parliaments, research centers, NGOs and think-tanks to help spread the indigenous message. Additionally, we are working now on filming footage for a future documentary – as Sheian, the Director of Inter-tribal Relations for the WTA says, the pen might be mightier than the sword, but the film is mightier still! In this way we again hope to create an emotional connection to the cause. Our dear friend, Andrea Vecchiato is already starting to create footage for this project. Lastly, to help generate revenue for our cause while spreading awareness, in addition to gala events and retreats designed again to provide direct experiences, we aim to organize collaborations between extraordinary indigenous artists, jewelers, designers, musicians, poets and dancers and the western world. There is nothing more powerful or authentic that the indigenous creative voice and we are confident that the brands from around the world will be interested to get involved. Mark, WTA Creative Director and head of The Narrative creative agency in London is also working on some really amazing merchandise which we will begin to make available online at WorldTribalAlliance.org, soon.
TAT: Are there any specific goals or milestones that the Alliance has set for the short and long term?
DV: We hope to have at least 6 member tribes, representing each continent, by September of this year and to host our first global summit in November/December. By January 1 st 2026 we plan to raise $1m dollars for the cause. Revenue donated and raised will go into the WTA fund. Tribes from around the world can make applications to this fund for projects to help their communities to thrive. Key areas of support will include medicine, infrastructure, education and the maintenance and propagation of ancestral wisdom, knowledge and culture. Mohanji and the Act Foundation have already helped sponsor a traditional medicine center for the Huni Kuin tribe in the Brazilian Amazon.
TAT: How can individuals or organizations passionate about supporting indigenous communities and environmental conservation get involved or contribute to the World Tribal Alliance’s mission?
DV: Our Website WorldTribalAlliance.org is now live. Please feel free to donate to our cause or to register your interest in getting involved, there.
