"...We are at a crucial crossroads of human history. We are losing traditional cultures with their ancient ways of life and spiritual beliefs at catastrophic rates... With my photography of the First Peoples of our fragile planet, I hope to show spiritual traditions from our past in the present, - and become part of the process in some small way of helping preserve life for future generations. I believe photography plays a crucial role in helping sustain and revitalize cultures on the edge..." - Chris Ranier