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Testimonals
“An impressive spokesman for a viewpoint the world needs to hear.”
—Bill McKibben, Co-Founder of Third Act
“Xiuhtezcatl’s music and voice reflect 500 years of Indigenous resistance, showing not only where we’ve come from as a people but where we are going.”
—Nick Tilsen, Oglala Lakota, Founder and CEO of NDN Collective
“Xiuhtezcatl makes everyone who hears him stop and listen—a true talent and gift to the culture.”
—Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of Hip Hop Caucus
Featured Speaking Events
TED Conference
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University of British Columbia with Naomi Klein
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United Nations General Assembly
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Xiuhtezcatl’s First Speech
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Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does he speak about?
Xiuhtezcatl customizes his talks to resonate with each audience. Common themes include:
- Climate justice and environmental activism
- Indigenous sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and immigration
- Youth leadership and intergenerational organizing
- Art as activism, integrating music and storytelling
- Latinx Heritage Month & Native American Heritage Month
Which formats does he offer?
- Keynote speeches
- Panels and roundtable discussions
- Corporate fireside chats / moderated Q+As
- Youth workshops and school visits
- Musical performances (select events)
What kinds of audiences does he speak to?
- College and high school students
- Corporate and nonprofit sustainability leaders
- Policy makers and philanthropic groups
- Conferences and global forums including the UN, TED, Aspen Ideas, and more
Can he do media, workshops, or other engagements while in town?
Yes, Xiuhtezcatl often collaborates beyond the main event, including:
- Book signings
- Classroom or campus visits
- Podcast or press interviews
- Live musical performances
Does he speak to internal corporate teams and/or offer consulting services?
Xiuhtezcatl selectively speaks with and consults for brands, nonprofits and creative teams. His consulting work focuses on helping brands and organizations crystallize their sustainability efforts, advising on everything from impact storytelling to corporate philanthropic giving.
What languages can Xiuhtezcatl deliver presentations in?
English and Spanish
Public Speaking Archive
2025
Phoenix, AZ
Braiding Knowledge for Community Resilience | Tucson, AZ
Native American Heritage Month | Virtual
2024
National Association of Independent Schools | Denver, CO
Latino and Sustainability Cultural Event | Normal, IL
Bharat Mandapam | New Delhi, India
Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies | Virtual
Ethnic Studies Summit | Los Altos, CA
Phil Lind Lecture Series | Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
2023
Dr. Martens HQ | Portland, OR
Climate Change and Sustainability | Minneapolis, MN
Indigenous People’s Day | Washington, DC
Skeggs Lecture Series | Youngstown Ohio
Latinx Heritage month | Beaverton, OR
Zocalo Public Square | Los Angeles, CA
Live Ideas | New York City, NY
Pierce Multicultural Day | Woodland Hills, CA
The POSTed Studio Speakers Series | Los Angeles, CA
Climate Change in a Connected World | Chicago, IL
2022
Sustainability Summit | Dallas, TX
Second Underwater Conference | Virtual
Youth Climate Action Summit | Virtual
Youth Climate Action | New York City, NY
Spartan Speakers Series | Virtual
You Can’t Stop Our Voice | Los Angeles, CA
2021
Think 2021 Conference, Guardian of the Planet | Virtual
Graduation Speech | Virtual
Climate & Racial Justice | Virtual
The Climate Fight | Virtual
Virtual
International Forum on climate change | Virtual
Latinx Leadership for Change | San Diego, CA
Lincoln, NE
Leverage Your Passion To Inspire Change | San Francisco, CA
Earth Week | Milwaukee, WI
Voices of Color Lecture Series | Clinton, New York
Students for Sustainability Environmental Center | Greencastle, IN
2020
E.N. Thompson Lecture | Lincoln, NB
Flagstaff, AZ
Santa Ana College, UCLA, CSU Fullerton, Arboretum Museum, East Los Angeles College, CA State University
Virtual
2019
Pomona, CA
UN Climate Week | New York City, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, co
San Francisco, CA
Mapping the Anthropocene | Los Angeles, CA
2018
Washington DC
Glenwood Springs, CO
Sustainability Lecture Series | Geneseo, NY
Los Angeles, CA
This Way to Sustainability Conference | Chico, CA
Nobel Peace Prize Global Forum | Minneapolis, MN
9th Annual Environmental Conference | Baltimore, MD
Stockholm, Sweden
The Sustainable ‘We’ – Embracing Resilience, Inspiring Change | Edwards, CO
2017
Boulder CO
Aspen, CO
Whidbey Island, WA
Melbourne, Australia
Tākaka, New Zealand
2016
Marin County, CA
Mexico City, Mexico
Washington DC
Taos, NM
Taos, NM
New York City, NY
Los Angeles, CA
2015
New York City, NY
New York City, NY
New York City, NY
Eugene, OR
Multiple events | Paris, France
Denver, CO
Longmont, CO
2014
Rhinebeck, New York
Denver, CO
International Day of Peace | New York City, NY
Marin County, CA
Denver, CO
St. Peters, MN
Albuquerque, NM
Colorado Springs, CO
2013
Byron Bay, Australia
San Francisco, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
New York City, NY
New York City, NY
Eugene, OR
2012
Byron Bay, Australia
Denver, CO
Various Events | Rio De jeneiro, Brazil