Together We Rise: A Framework for Societal Transformation, Evolution and Collective Healing
From Roots to Revival is a transformative initiative guiding humanity's evolution from systems built on domination, scarcity, and separation to regenerative models rooted in equity, abundance, resilience, and interconnection.
By exploring the deep origins of our societal structures—economic, political, cultural, and technological—we illuminate how these systems were shaped, why they are unraveling, and how we can consciously redesign them to honor life, lineage, and future generations.
Intentions & Objectives
Illuminate Systems Origins
Reveal how our current systems were shaped by cosmology, conflict, and control mechanisms throughout history.
Catalyze Healing
Foster reconciliation between colonized and colonizing cultures through truth-telling and reparative action.
Inspire Regenerative Action
Use storytelling, education, and place-based implementation to create tangible change in communities.
Create Global Network
Establish Community Resilience Coalitions and Bioregional Resilience Hubs to demonstrate integrated and holistic systems.
Evolution of Intelligence & Technology
Participate in projects associated with the Quantum Intelligence (QII) and Hummingbird Initiatives
Essays, Wisdom Council & Podcast Series
Content Framework
A comprehensive 13-part essay series forms the foundation for a podcast, monthly wisdom council, educational curriculum and future book. The content weaves together Indigenous and scientific origin stories, economic and political histories, cultural traditions, and systems thinking.
Each essay and connected content explores regenerative pathways for societal transformation, bridging academic scholarship with accessible storytelling for public engagement.
Featured Voices
Each essay is paired with a podcast episode, featuring visionaries and on the ground doers. The accompanying podcast series and wisdom councils will feature diverse perspectives from:
Indigenous elders and knowledge keepers
Scientists and economists
Technologists and futurists
Artists and cultural activists
Interactive Community Engagement
Monthly Wisdom Councils
Facilitated engagement with each month's theme — integrating local community based dialogue and action.
Podcast Discussions
Monthly interviews aligned with essay themes, sharing personal stories and expert insights.
Local Action
Practical resources tools for taking action & applying concepts locally in diverse community contexts.
Crowdfunding Campaign & Multimedia Launch
Inspiring Presentation
A compelling visual introduction to the story and vision, designed to inspire participation and support from diverse audiences worldwide.
Early Access Content
Exclusive preview of essays, podcast clips, and Wisdom Council invitations for early supporters, creating a founding community.
Co-Creation Opportunities
Structured pathways for aligned individuals and organizations to co-fund and co-create aspects of the initiative that resonate with their values.
Strategic Partnership Toolkit
Comprehensive presentation and resources designed for foundations, donors, and potential strategic partners to understand and share the vision and impact.
Global Network of Community Resilience Coalitions & Bioregional Hubs
Rooted in land and community, the initiative will catalyze a global network of Community Resilience Coalitions and Bioregional Resilience Hubs. The first coalition and hub is currently being established in Taos, New Mexico.
Community Resilience Coalition
To co-create and implement a long-term, community-led, holistic strategy and platform for bioregional resilience, ecological sustainability, local economic vitality and cultural harmony —through collaborative leadership, trusted partnerships, and inclusive participation.
Bioregional Resilience Hubs
A place-based center for education, collaboration, and activation — designed to support the long-term resilience, regeneration, and wellbeing of the community and bioregion
Indigenous Wisdom & the Evolution of Technology
Quantum Intelligence Initiative (QII)
Evolving AI as conscious technology aligned with ecological ethics and whole systems integration.
Guides ethical development of advanced tools
Ensures technology supports life, not just efficiency
Provides moral framework for societal innovation
Hummingbird Initiative
Integrates Indigenous wisdom and traditional ecological knowledge into the evolution of technology.
Grounds innovation in ancestral knowledge
Honors cultural memory and sacred relationships
Inspired by the Eagle and Condor Prophecy, with the balancing union of the Hummingbird (and quetzal)
Integration with From Roots to Revival
Forms a sacred matrix of remembrance, intelligence, and renewal.
Ensures all narratives are life-affirming
Bridges ancient wisdom with emerging technologies
Cultivates holistic regeneration across all domains
Opportunities for Partnership
Funders, Donors & Partners
Regenerative investors, foundations, and philanthropists who align with the vision of systemic transformation and wish to support the initiative financially.
Content Collaborators
Writers, researchers, editors, artists, and designers who can contribute their skills to developing and refining the essay content, podcasts, and visual materials.
Amplifiers
Podcasts, media outlets, influencers, and cultural connectors who can help spread the message to broader audiences and diverse communities.
Academic & Cultural Partners
Indigenous elders, universities, NGOs, and cultural institutions that can provide expertise, insight and additional platforms for engagement.
Together We Rise
Local Action
Place-based action and contribution to regenerative projects
Connect & Engage
Join Wisdom Councils and local resilience coalitions
Inspiration & Learning
Engage with the 13-part framework through essays, podcasts and other content
This initiative invites all who resonate with its vision to participate in whatever capacity feels aligned—whether through learning, sharing, funding, or implementing these ideas in your own community.
Engaged community members contributing local knowledge and passion
Organizations
Nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions providing expertise
Local Government & Civic Leaders
Government agencies and officials supporting civic engagement and policy development
Community Resilience Initiative
The shared strategic plan co-created and upheld by all partners
A collaborative network uniting diverse stakeholders to co-create and uphold a comprehensive Community Resilience Initiative. The coalition serves as a living bridge between sectors, fostering communication, resource-sharing, and aligned action toward shared community vision.
Learn More » Get Involved!
We are co-creating a future rooted in remembrance, responsibility, and regeneration. To connect, learn more, support the launch or explore collaboration please