A native Athabaskan Eyak of the Eagle Clan from the Copper River Delta of Alaska, Dune Lankard was a commercial fisherman in Prince William Sound until March 24, 1989 when the Exxon Valdez spilled more than 11 million gallons of oil into the Sound. On that day, he became an activist and social entrepreneur, dedicating his life to protection of human rights and the environment.
For his work, he was selected by Time magazine as one of its "Heroes of the Planet." He is a co-founder and member of the RED OIL Network (Resisting Environmental Degradation of Indigenous Lands), a member of the Eyak Traditional Elders Council, founder of the Eyak Preservation Council, and founder of the Native Conservancy Land Trust.
He speaks on a variety of topics, including indigenous rights, activism, why conservation based economies are the future, and the lessons and unresolved long-term impacts of the Exxon Valdez disaster.
A native Athabaskan Eyak of the Eagle Clan from the Copper River Delta of Alaska, Dune Lankard was a commercial fisherman in Prince William Sound until March 24, 1989 when the Exxon Valdez spilled more than 11 million gallons of oil into the Sound. On that day, he became an activist and social entrepreneur, dedicating his life to protection of human rights and the environment.
For his work, he was selected by Time magazine as one of its "Heroes of the Planet." He is a co-founder and member of the RED OIL Network (Resisting Environmental Degradation of Indigenous Lands), a member of the Eyak Traditional Elders Council, founder of the Eyak Preservation Council, and founder of the Native Conservancy Land Trust.
He speaks on a variety of topics, including indigenous rights, activism, why conservation based economies are the future, and the lessons and unresolved long-term impacts of the Exxon Valdez disaster.
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Bioneers
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N.S., Co-Founder and President, Bioneers
When Dune Lankard speaks, people feel the authenticity of his experience and the power of his traditional perspective. Our audiences were inspired by the depth of his commitment and the winding road of his remarkable journey. His storytelling is shared with humility and an invitation that creates a sense of intimacy and intrigue. Dune can hold an audience spellbound, and offers a profound and inspiring example of how tremendous a difference one person can make.
Green Festivals
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K.W., National Program Director, Green Festivals
This gifted social purpose entrepreneur is a phenomenal speaker - the story of his tactics and insights and accomplishments is compelling and deeply engaging. Charismatic and poignant, Dune's talks offer something of value for every member of the audience.
YES! Magazine
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F.K., Publisher, YES! Magazine
Dune Lankard is a social entrepreneur extraordinaire, who communicates his passion for life with energy, verve and humor. He can move his audience from laughter to outrage to cheers in minutes, and leave them fully energized to take on the enormous challenges ahead.
University of Oregon School of Law
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M.C.W., Philip H. Knight Professor of Law, University of Oregon School of Law
Dune is unparalleled in his innovation and energy… No one can galvanize a crowd quite like he can. His life experience and success stories inspire people to their core, and one cannot help but leave the room completely energized.
Lynchburg College
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D.M.P., Associate Professor of International Relations and Political Science, Lynchburg College
Dune Lankard completely captivates his audiences with a charismatic mix of conviction, straight talk, media savvy, and his Alaska Native heritage. I have never had so many students comment, 'now I believe that one person can make a difference…' The enthusiastic audience kept him for at least an hour beyond the scheduled time.
Bioneers
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K.A., Co-Founder and CEO, Bioneers
Dune Lankard's real-life story is roaringly compelling in and of itself as a remarkable journey of heroism on behalf of indigenous peoples and environmental protection. But on top of that, he is a born storyteller who can build the most intimate and mesmerizing etheric campfire in a room with thousands of people or a handful. He lives up to his Eyak name, which means 'Little Bird that screams really loud and won't shut up.' Certainly no one of the thousands of people drinking him in at the Bioneers conference wanted him to shut up for a second.
