KFBG is delighted to once again host Jhon Kwano, an elder from the Dani tribe in the highlands of Papua, the largest island in Melanesia. Papua is one of the most bio-culturally diverse places on Earth and Jhon's people still live as their ancestors have for thousands of years, in harmony with nature. 

 

Jhon Kwano is from the last generation of his people to receive traditional initiation and he was identified from an early age for the role of Messenger, sharing the message of his tribe with outsiders and reporting back with what he has seen in the outside world. He is the only person known to be playing this role outside of Melanesia. As such he is authorized to represent not only the Dani, but also other cultures of Melanesia.

 

Jhon will share the unique Papua tribal culture, philosophy, the challenges they face, and his journey through the "Four Worlds". He will help participants explore how to harmonize our relationship with nature in the modern world.