Lyla June
Dr. Lyla June Johnston, known as Lyla June, is an Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. Her multifaceted work encompasses music, poetry, public speaking, and activism, all aimed at fostering personal, collective, and ecological healing. She holds a degree in Human Ecology from Stanford University and has completed graduate work in Indigenous Pedagogy. Her doctoral research focused on how pre-colonial Indigenous Nations managed large regions of Turtle Island (the Americas) to create abundant food systems for both humans and non-humans. Dr. Lyla June’s work aligns closely with the Planet Project’s commitment to environmental stewardship, social justice, and the integration of Indigenous wisdom into contemporary solutions. Her efforts to promote sustainable land practices, cultural resilience, and spiritual connection resonate with the project’s core values of seeking truth, minimizing harm, and fostering the well-being of all life.
Functional Sector: Science, Arts, Education, Spirituality
Date Added: 2025-03-11
 | Category: Indigenous Wisdom and Culture |
 | Type: Person |