Gerard Beelt (Gerard)

Gerard is an indigenous youth from Tombulu Indigenous Community, the Minahasa tribe. He leads more than 300 waraney (warriors) across Minahasa hence the title Tumutuzu' that was entrusted to him. In Minahasa, Gerard initiates and facilitates indigenous education and the restoration of historical sites in order to maintain Minahasan customs, culture, and traditions. In addition, Gerard is working with national and international indigenous NGOs to strengthen conservation and preservation efforts.

Particular Interests: Indigenous people’s movement and advocacy, cultural conservation and preservation, climate change, and environmental issues