Life and work
The road of Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. in dates, each one leading to the writing or page that tells it. A first chronology, being completed with Phil. His full biography is on his page; pictures from the journey are under Photographs.
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1944
Born at Haskell
Born at the Haskell Indian School in Lawrence, Kansas, where his mother and father met. Ihanktonwan Dakota and Chickasaw.
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1971
Island of the Sun, Lake Titicaca
On July 9, 1971 a gathering on the Island of the Sun fulfils the prophecy of the reunion of the Condor and the Eagle.
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1973–1980
United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Director of Planning and Education, then Assistant Executive Director, in Seattle: the first Native American Film Festival and a generation of education programs.
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1982
Four Worlds International Institute founded
With Indigenous elders and spiritual leaders from across North America, the Institute begins its work in human, community and economic development rooted in culture and spirituality.
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1985
The Sacred Tree
The Sacred Tree story is written, the teaching the Institute has carried since; its parallels with the film Avatar were noted decades later.
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1992
Windstar Award
The first Indigenous person to receive the Windstar Award, presented by John Denver and the Windstar Foundation.
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1995
Prophecies, realities and guiding principles
Presentation to the World Commission on Culture and Development at United Nations headquarters; the Institute becomes independent the same year.
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2000
Award for Freedom and Human Rights
The Swiss Foundation's award, in Berne: the first recipient from North or South America.
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2010
International Indigenous Leadership Gathering
The second annual gathering brings Indigenous leaders together for a week of ceremony and planning.
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2012
Rights of Mother Earth
A call for action to the Rights of Mother Earth Conference at Haskell Indian Nations University.
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2013
Four Worlds Foundation, Panama
The Foundation opens at the City of Knowledge in Panama City, the hub for the reunion of the Condor, Quetzal and Eagle across the Americas.
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2015
Abya Yala Summit declaration
The declaration of the Fifth Abya Yala Summit, 'Defending the future of our nations'.
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2019
International Treaty to Protect and Restore Mother Earth
A treaty proposal for the protection and restoration of Mother Earth.
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2020
Talking and Healing Circles online
The Four Worlds Talking and Healing Circle leader and facilitator program moves online; the Wakpala TLC playground is built for the youth of Standing Rock.
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2023
The 8th Fire Continuum
A monthly global ceremony begins in December in the Global Fire Ceremony Room, carrying the original 8th Fire ash.
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2025
World Peace Gathering, Ireland
Indigenous leaders gather in Cork for three days of unity, culture and vision for the future.
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2026
Choose Peace. Live Peace. End War.
99 Days of Peace Through Unity, A Sacred Uniting of Eagles for Peace, and the call for a Binding Planetary Peace Treaty to End War.