About Us

Why Indigenous Wisdom Matters

Indigenous cultures have lived in harmony with the Earth for thousands of years.

Their continued presence is no accident, it is proof that their ways of living truly work.

In these times of global uncertainty, we are in deep need of new approaches or rather ancient ones, remembered.

Discover how a Kogi Mamo entrusted our founder Lucas with the task to start the Academy.
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A regenerative path where ancient wisdom meets modern impact

Bridging Worlds

We connect ancient wisdom with modern platforms through a regenerative model that uplifts indigenous communities, guided by our nonprofit Sacred Future and the Timeless Wisdom Academy.

1. Wisdom is shared

Indigenous elders and knowledge holders generously share their teachings with us through interviews, nature walks, rituals, and ceremonies. We document these moments with great care, always with full consent and deep respect.

2. Ownership stays with the source

All knowledge remains the intellectual property of the elders and their communities. The Timeless Wisdom Academy receives permission to share it, but never to claim it as its own.

3. You receive, and we give back

Subscribers and event participants receive access to authentic teachings. In return, we give back in two important ways:

  • Direct support to elders
    Elders receive compensation for their time. Depending on their wishes and local context, this may be in the form of financial payment or appropriate offerings such as livestock or other goods.
  • Support for entire communities
    A portion of the Academy’s income is donated to Sacred Future, which funds community projects chosen by the indigenous people themselves. For example, with the Kogi of Colombia, we support the return of ancestral land and the education of their youth in media production.

We believe indigenous voices belong in the digital world in a way that respects their perspective and sovereignty. That is why Sacred Future also supports young indigenous people who want to learn filmmaking and editing. This enables them to tell their own stories, document their traditions, and carry the wisdom forward into the future.

As this wisdom becomes more visible online, younger generations begin to recognize its value. The stories of their grandparents, once overlooked, become meaningful and even economically important. This leads to renewed intergenerational learning and cultural pride.

In the future, this may allow the Timeless Wisdom Academy to grow into a platform co-created and sustained by indigenous people themselves, building both cultural resilience and economic opportunity.

Our approach continues to grow and change as we learn together with our partners. Each culture, each region, each tradition is unique. This model cannot be copied one to one but must be adapted with sensitivity and care.

Our long-term vision is to create a living ecosystem of wisdom and mutual support that reaches beyond the Academy — into schools, universities, and the hearts of people everywhere who are ready to remember their place in the web of life.

The Team

Meet Our Crew

We’re a small team walking this path together, each of us bringing our own gifts to support the vision.

From holding the connection with indigenous elders to shaping the design and building the digital space, we work closely and with our full dedication and an open heart.

What connects us is a shared commitment to honoring wisdom, creating beauty, and making this platform a meaningful place for all who join.

Help Us Grow the Mission

We’re a small start-up with a big vision, and we’re looking for people who want to build something meaningful with heart and purpose.

Currently seeking:

  • Social Media Creatives
  • Data Driven Marketing Experts
  • Funnel & Ads Creators
  • Platform/Content Managers
  • Someone for Customer Support
  • Adventure ready Cameraman/Camerawoman
  • Talented Editors
Reach out to us
Lucas Buchholz
CEO, Founder
Anna Reisch
Co-Founder
Arregoces Coronado Zarabata
Kogi-Spanish Translator
Kevin Richter
Kevin Richter
Head of the Digital Realm
Holden Davies
Cinematographer
Louis Seitz
Cinematographer
Raqueli Contreras
Branding and Copy
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