Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

About the Author

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a renowned Indigenous climate activist, musician, and author whose voice has inspired a global movement for environmental justice. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, as a member of the Nine Rises community, he began advocating for the planet at the age of six, testifying before the United Nations by twelve. His work bridges cultural wisdom with urgent calls to action, empowering youth to lead the fight against climate change. In his debut book, We Rise: The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement that Restores the Planet, Martinez shares practical strategies for grassroots activism, drawing from his experiences founding Earth Guardians. A sought-after speaker and performer, he continues to fuse hip-hop with advocacy to amplify marginalized voices in the environmental conversation.