Ihanktonwan Dakota · Chickasaw Nations
Chief
Midegah
Chief Midegah
"We are all indigenous people to Mother Earth. We are related to all living things. That is the fundamental foundation of the indigenous worldview."
Hereditary Chief
A life dedicated to healing the human family
Chief Midegah (Midegah) is an enrolled member of the Ihanktonwan Dakota and Chickasaw Nations. During the past 53 years, he has worked with Indigenous Peoples from North, Central and South America, Micronesia, South East Asia, China, India, Hawaii, and Africa.
In 1982, Chief Lane co-founded the Four Worlds International Institute with Indigenous Elders and Spiritual Leaders — now an internationally recognized leader in human, community, and economic development.
Chief Lane is host of the Shift Network's Global Indigenous Wisdom Summits, Chairman of Compassion Games International, and a Global Trustee of the United Religions Initiative.
"Have you held in your heart a vision of healing for the world? One in which we restore the sacred bonds of trust and respect, learn to live in harmony with the natural world and leave a legacy of beauty for future generations?"
— Chief Midegah
Indigenous Wisdom
The 16 Indigenous Guiding Principles
A spiritual roadmap for building and sustaining peace — within ourselves and in our communities. Developed over 40 years of consultation with spiritual elders and leaders from around the world.
The belief in humanity's capacity to transform the world is the most essential piece in any effort to make lasting, positive change.
Truth emerges from within. When we neglect the inner life, it halts our own development and any transformation we might invoke in the world.
Evoke the vision of who you can become. Your vision works as a powerful magnet, drawing you toward your potential and contribution.
Heal the past and replace dysfunctional patterns with healthy habits of thought and action that empower your contributions to the world.
Mother Earth is a unified and living being of which all life is an interdependent and interconnected part.
Every aspect of our healing and development is interrelated — personal, social, cultural, political, and economic.
When we work on any one part of the circle, the whole circle is affected. All things are connected.
Principles of Consultation guide us to solve critical challenges peacefully and deepen relationships through listening with our hearts.
This new Spiritual Springtime foretold by our Elders is now unfolding globally — as sure as the sun rises every morning.
Embrace your own Indigenous Spirit as a being of Mother Earth — sacred and valued with gifts to offer in this time of great healing.
The reunion of the peoples of the Americas — North, Central, and South — through the Fourth Way of love, unity, and cooperation.
Using cutting-edge digital communications technologies for local, regional, and global change to address the wellbeing of all peoples.
Principle-centered, collaboratively created, community-based digital networks for uplifting education and sustainable development.
Particularly addressing the leadership development and participation of our younger generations in the healing of the human family.
Supporting Bioregional Sanctuaries globally. Protecting and restoring the sacred relationship between people and the natural world.
Compassion Games International — transforming competition into compassionate action for the healing of communities worldwide.
Teachings & Wisdom
Listen to Chief Midegah
Watch teachings, ceremonies, and wisdom from Chief Midegah on the Four Worlds International Institute YouTube channel.
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Unifying the Human Family
Founded in 1982, the Four Worlds International Institute has become an internationally recognized leader in human, community, and economic development — focused on the importance of culture and spirituality in all elements of development.
Connect
Join the Circle
Connect with Chief Midegah and the Four Worlds family. Whether you seek teachings, collaboration, or to support the mission of healing the human family — we welcome you.