Layman meets with M. Rako Fabionar, director of the Innovative Learning and Living Institute (ILALI), to talk about his work with indigenous communities along the Pacific coast of the United States, and more generally around the world.  

Rako recalls early formative experiences with his Filipino relatives, his work on issues of justice and equity for indigenous communities in university, and his training in the healing arts by teachers of the African Dagara lineage; and then together they explore a range of issues and concerns affecting the Salmon Nation and many other indigenous communities up and down the Pacific coast.  How have these communities integrated and been impacted by modern and postmodern conditions and values?  How has Rako's extensive work with these communities impacted his understanding, and use of, various developmental schemas?  What might contemporary metamodern and integral communities learn from various indigenous practices such as land listening?  What sorts of imaginal, ritual healing, and subtle energetic practices are used by these communities?  What most distinguishes Pacific Coast communities from each other, and what unites them?  And much more.  

M. Rako Fabionar is a consultant, facilitator, and healer who creates learning environments for people to experience deeper connection, insight, and well-being. He is sought after for his powerful presence and capacity to support folks during times of transition. Rako has created transformative programs and equity focused initiatives for businesses, universities, retreat centers, and NGOs for twenty years. He has trained social entrepreneurs, cultural workers, activists, spiritual teachers, and political leaders within the USA, Central America, UK, and Middle East. Rako has also worked closely with leadership from Google, Dignity Health, Adobe, Facebook, Skywalker Ranch, Impact Hub, IONS, and Climate Action Network International. Rako’s graduate studies focused on multi-generational social change. He also brings to his work insights from his professional training in organizational design, and years of spiritual practice, including initiation into two indigenous lineage traditions.  

Innovative Learning and Living Institute https://www.ilali.global/ 

Salmon Nation https://salmonnation.net/ 

Guild of Future Architects https://futurearchitects.com/