710 SW Jackson Street
Portland, Oregon

Larry Merculieff was raised traditionally and strongly advocates the meaningful application of traditional knowledge and wisdom throughout the world. He has served his people, the Aleuts of the Pribilof Islands and other Alaska Native peoples, for four decades. As the Coordinator for the Bering Sea Council of Elders, he works with some of the most esteemed elders in Alaska, part of a long and successful career in environmental service. His writings and interviews have appeared in such publications as the Winds of Change, YES, Red Ink, Alaska Geographic, Smithsonian, National Geographic, and Kindred Spirits.

Merculieff was featured in National Wildlife magazine as an "American Hero", having called national and international attention to major adverse changes in the Bering Sea ecosystem. He will speak on indigenous elder wisdom for modern times.

Official Website: http://www.earthandspirit.org

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