We are Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) who stand as kiaʻi (protectors) of our ʻāina (land), wai (waters), and kai (sea).
Our ʻohana's work is one of commitment, dedication, and passion with a focus on incorporating native prayers, chants, dances, cultural knowledge and traditional protocols into all efforts and actions for social and environmental justice and positive change.
As Kanaka Maoli, our chants and stories connect us to the Makaliʻi (Pleiades) and other star systems through Wākea (Sky Father), Papa (Earth Mother), Hoʻohōkūkalani, and Hāloa.
From the piko of Mauna a Wākea, we send our greetings to all those who are gathering on Hawaiʻi Island for ceremony.

Kumu Ehulani is recognized as a kumu, or master teacher of traditional hula, and is regarded as a guardian of the ancient wisdom passed down from the people of Mu. Together with her students, she has been involved in the restoration of ancient temples in sacred places such as the Waipiʻo Valley, and actively participates in ceremonies and festivals both in Hawaiʻi and internationally to preserve and share Hawaiian traditions.

She studied hula and chanting under many respected kumu, including Uncle George Naʻope, and has developed her own unique style that incorporates all elements of the Hawaiian tradition. Based in the jungles of Puna, she continues to teach traditional classes to her disciples, while also serving as an instructor at international hula conferences and performing for many years as a Royal Court dancer.

Abuelo maya Manuel Antonio Oxté is a respected Mayan spiritual leader and healer, selected by the Mayan elder council to represent the Mayan people at the 2023 G20 in India. Born in Tzucacab, Yucatán, Mexico, he was initiated into Mayan energy massage and healing by his maternal grandmother.

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For the past 20 years, he has lived in the ancient Maya village of Sisbicchén, where he established Rancho Yaaxdzonot, a sanctuary requested by the Mayan elder grandmothers to conserve Mayan medicinal plants.
Rancho Yaaxdzonot also serves as a clinic for physical and spiritual healing and a school for teaching the ancient Mayan practices. Abuelo's work embodies Mayan values of unity, respect, and love, principles deeply resonant with the teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

They are an indigenous people who fled into the high Andes—above 4,200 meters in elevation—to escape Spanish invaders, and have lived in isolation for over 500 years. According to their ancient prophecies, a time of great upheaval on Earth—known as Pacha Kuti, or the “turning of the world”—is approaching. It is said that once the era of chaos and disorder ends, balance will be restored, and the time of the Earth People will return. The conquerors will destroy themselves, and the Earth will regain harmony. Guarding this primordial wisdom, they lived quietly in the mountains for generations. Then one day, they appeared—wearing capes adorned with the symbol of the sun—at Quyllurit’i, an annual Andean festival that marks the return of the Pleiades. Their sudden emergence astonished many. They were recognized as the people foretold in prophecy as the “Children of the Last Sun.”

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Today, while continuing their traditional lifestyle in the highland villages of Q’ero, they also share their spiritual culture with others as shamans and wisdom keepers of the Andes.

seMUel SAHUREKA is a spiritual leader and indigenous rights advocate from the AllifURU people of the Maluku Islands (South Moluccas). He has led numerous ceremonies in the Netherlands, Germany, and across the Maluku region, focusing on peace, water, food sovereignty, and the rights of indigenous peoples.

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Known as a bridge between AllifURU culture, personal and universal human stories, he works to recover and revitalize the wisdom and spiritual heritage of indigenous cultures.Samuel also continues to stand for the freedom and independence of his people, the Bangsa Adat AllifURU, and their ancestral homeland ― the Republic of South Maluku.

135th Head Priest and Head of the Fukakusa Hata Clan

Chief Priest of Takachiho Ama-no-Iwasaka Taisya Shrine

As the 135th Generation Ritual Priest and Executive Overseer of the Fukakusa Hata lineage and he stands at the ancestral gateway, embodying the divine will passed down since ancient times and guiding his clan by upholding both spiritual and administrative leadership. His path is one of embodying prayer through action—walking with intention toward a future of peace, coexistence, and shared prosperity between Japan and the world. He also serves as the Chief Priest of Takachiho Ama-no-Iwasaka Taisya Shrine, a sacred site closed to the public. There, he carries out ancient rites that weave the memory of the gods and spirits into the present day, acting as a bridge between the divine realms and human affairs—between the will of the cosmos and life on Earth.

CEO of Super Appli, Inc. / Founder and Steward of AMANA

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He has produced a variety of successful games, including a dragon-raising game with over one million players in Japan, and casual games played by more than 150 million people worldwide.

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Five years ago, he turned his attention to regenerative agriculture and opened Mana Farm, Japan’s largest aquaponics farm, in Gifu Prefecture. In conjunction with this, he developed “MANA SYSTEM“, an IoT sensor device for primary industries. In 2023, he was selected by the U.S.-based technology magazine CIOReview APAC as one of the “Top 20 Tech Companies in Japan.” As the steward of AMANA, a creative and sacred land, he continues to learn from nature and co-create a harmonious community with many like-minded companions.

Founder of "Yakushima Soul Navigation -EARTH TRIBES-"
Village Chief of Earth Life Village

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At 18, Hiromi set off alone to India, where a deep encounter with mortality awakened his journey of truly living.Back in Japan, he explored the intensity of life through kickboxing, then spent four years traveling the world—walking the Earth, feeling with his heart, and forging his own path.After returning to Japan, he committed to “living his own story” and began working as a photo-artist focused on Ethiopia. However, following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, he relocated with his family to Yakushima Island.There, he founded Yakushima Soul Navigation – EARTH TRIBES, based on the themes of “Feel, Connect, and Open.” Through nature-based journeys and retreats, he helps people reconnect with their true essence and explore new ways of living in harmony with themselves and the Earth.

Board Member, NPO ASKA WORLD

After spending 12 years living in Los Angeles and on Hawai‘i Island, she is now based in Japan.
She travels the world praying with indigenous peoples and co-creating a new Earth in harmony with the universe.
In 2023, she returned to singing after 25 years, creating original music and beginning a new chapter of sacred offerings and concert performances. Alongside producing her YouTube channel “Micco’s Journey,” she organizes spiritual retreats in Japan and abroad—journeys that invite participants to pray and explore beyond-dimensional realms together. She also organizes visits of indigenous elders to Japan, actively building bridges between Japan and the world.

Founder & Board Member, NPO ASKA WORLD

As a third-generation Korean resident in Japan, she grew up navigating the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging. From this experience, she developed the concept of the Earth Family—a vision of humanity living as one family on a shared planet, beyond race, culture, or religion. To realize this vision, she launched the ASKA Project, a global peace initiative that builds peace networks across cultures. She has traveled to sacred indigenous lands around the world, organizing prayer ceremonies with local elders and establishing NPO ASKA WORLD to support their traditions and ways of life. She currently serves as its founder and board member.