Dr. Apela Colorado
272-2 Pualai St.
Lahaina, Maui, HI.
96761
12 Oct. 2002
Greetings return to you, Dr. Colorado, in the love and in the light of the ancestors, The Source of Life.
Aloha Kakou!
The first WISN international indigenous spiritual Elders and peoples conference was convened on the 29th of September 2002. Participants included indigenous peoples from Glastonbury, Avalon, England, Louisiana, USA; Wisconsin, USA; Hawai’i, USA; France, Italy, Washington D.C., USA; and London, England.
The conference was called to share experiences and common problems, and investigate the formation of a unified body of indigenous elders to promote unity and co-operation amongst indigenous peoples and organizations, to articulate the concerns of our people at an international level, to promote universal recognition and respect for indigenous forms of spirituality, and promote the ideas of peace, respect, compassion, equality and understanding amongst all members of the human family. It was concluded that a further conference be convened on the 28th of January 2003 to:
a) establish the international indigenous spiritual elders council.
b) hear formal submissions regarding human rights violations on indigenous peoples.
c) facilitate on going dialogue encouraging information sharing and developing collective programmes promoting self determination, cultural advancement and environmental protection initiatives between indigenous peoples, states, and international organizations.
d) celebrate through song, dance, chants, art, etc. the world indigenous people.
The echo of the ancestors have been sounded, therefore, I leave all the elders council and Dr. Colorado, in the love and in the light of the ancestors, The Source of Life; rejoicing in the power and the peace braided with the cords of patience, revealing the tapestry of the most powerful force in the universe, your love.
Sincerely in service,
Makua