Together, We Build a Better World.
Water is Life.
Co-operation is Power.
The Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative safeguards clean water, protects sacred lands, and empowers Indigenous communities through private sector co-operative ownership, global alliances, and intergenerational legacy stewardship.
Serving Humanity through Water, Co-operation & Sacred Stewardship
Welcome to the Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative (IWB)
The Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative (IWB) stands as an international Indigenous-led private sector institution, uniquely positioned at the intersection of clean water stewardship, cultural preservation, and co-operative economics.
For over 15 years, we have worked to ensure that all people — especially Indigenous communities — have access to clean, drinkable water while protecting sacred lands and life-sustaining ecosystems.
Through our co-operative structure, members participate in collective ownership, autonomous governance, and intergenerational legacy building. Rooted in Natural Law, ancestral wisdom, and global collaboration, we offer a pathway toward long-term security, self-determination, and shared prosperity — building a better world one sacred relationship at a time.
UN Global Recognition
Recognized by the United Nations DESA during the International Year of Co-operatives (2012, reaffirmed 2025) for advancing global Indigenous co-operative leadership.
Business & Water Awards
Awarded Atlanta’s Best Bottled Water Supplier for 11 out of 13 years. Inducted into the Atlanta Business Hall of Fame.
Private Sector Autonomy
Established as an international Indigenous-led private sector co-operative — fully autonomous, governed by Natural Law, and independent of governmental jurisdiction.
Sacred Stewardship
Protecting sacred aquifers, ancestral lands, and life-sustaining water through modern-day Waconda wisdom and Indigenous Land Trust frameworks.
Global Co-operative Network
Connected to an expanding international alliance of co-operatives, building global partnerships for sustainable development, economic resilience, and cross-border collaboration.
Clean Water Stewardship
Delivering pure artesian water from sacred aquifers, IWB provides sustainable access to clean drinking water while honoring ancient water wisdom and supporting communities worldwide.
Sacred Land Trusts & Housing
Developing co-operative housing and protecting sacred lands through Indigenous Land Trusts, ensuring permanent stewardship and intergenerational security.
Legal & Recording Services
Offering notary, trust creation, Indigenous filings, apostille, and secure document recording — protecting sacred records and preserving member legacies across generations.
Global Co-operative Network
Empowering members with private sector autonomy, cross-border partnerships, co-operative banking access, and international business alliances for long-term resilience.
Protecting The Sacred Waters
The Water Bank: Stewardship in Action
The Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative serves as a sacred vessel for protecting and distributing life-giving water across Indigenous and global communities. Rooted in ancient Waconda wisdom, IWB operates a Water Banking system that offers clean, artesian water through fundraising programs, sacred aquifer access, and global water crisis relief — all while honoring water as a living being. Established on 18 December 2010, IWB Co-op is banking on a natural currency that flows forever—water—recognized not only as the source of all life, but as the most essential resource to safeguard and share. Every Water Bank program contributes directly to sustaining sacred stewardship for generations to come.
Indigenous Peoples Worldwide
Since IWB Co-operative Service
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Of Humanity in Co-operatives
Global Water Access
Water Co-operation
The Indigenous Water Bank (IWB) Co-operative reflects the spirit and aims of the UN’s 2013 International Year of Water Cooperation by advancing Indigenous-led, community-based models for equitable water access and stewardship rooted in cultural responsibility and mutual cooperation.
Building on this foundation, IWB Co-op continues to inspire global efforts aligned with the UN Water Action Decade (2018–2028) and Sustainable Development Goal #6, helping to reframe water as a sacred, natural right—and a natural currency that flows forever—while supporting regenerative systems to safeguard clean water for all.
Sacred Water in Your Hands
Get the IWB Co-op Water Products Price List
Experience the purity of IWB Co-op’s water offerings—bottled with care, rooted in ancestral wisdom, and now available for you. We’re honored to share the latest Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative Price List, which includes both member and non-member pricing for a variety of our sacred water products.
Serving Indigenous Communities Worldwide
Legal & Recording Services
The Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative offers specialized legal and document recording services to support Indigenous communities, member-owners, and aligned partners. These services ensure sacred documents are properly filed, protected, and recognized within both Indigenous and international legal frameworks — preserving trust, lineage, and private sector autonomy across generations.
Trust & Land Documents
We assist in the preparation, filing, and archiving of trust agreements, land documentation, and Indigenous filings — ensuring long-term legal protection for sacred lands and estates.
Notary & Apostille Services
IWB offers full notary and apostille certification services, allowing documents to be properly authenticated for domestic and international use within the private sector legal framework.
Member Recording
We assist member-owners in recording private co-operative documents, business filings, and ongoing archival services that preserve the integrity of private sector operations.
Protecting Sacred Lands
Preserving Land for Generations to Come
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Sacred Land Trust Structuring
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Indigenous Private Sector Land Protection
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Co-operative Housing Development Support
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Long-Term Legacy Preservation
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Intergenerational Land Stewardship
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Private Sector Consultation Available
International Co-operative Alignment
Positioned Within The Global Co-operative Movement
Since its founding in 2010, the Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative has maintained an active relationship within the global co-operative sector, developing private sector positioning aligned with internationally recognized co-operative frameworks. IWB participated during the 2012 United Nations International Year of Co-operatives (IYC 2012), recognized through UN-DESA and co-operative development initiatives. Today, IWB continues this trajectory as the world enters the 2025 International Year of Co-operatives — a global call for expanded co-operative enterprise, resilience, and solidarity.
The Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative operates in alignment with the internationally recognized Seven Co-operative Principles as established by the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA), while maintaining its distinct Indigenous-led private sector autonomy. Through these frameworks, IWB connects its member-owners to lawful co-operative positioning, cross-border recognition, and global partnerships that honor both sacred stewardship and international participation.
1. Voluntary and Open Membership
Co-operatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
2. Democratic Member Control
Co-operatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary co-operatives members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and co-operatives at other levels are also organized in a democratic manner.
3. Member Economic Participation
Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their co-operative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the co-operative. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the co-operative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the co-operative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
4. Autonomy and Independence
Co-operatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their co-operative autonomy.
5. Education, Training and Information
Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co-operatives. They inform the general public — particularly young people and opinion leaders — about the nature and benefits of co-operation.
6. Co-operation among Co-operatives
Co-operatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the co-operative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
7. Concern for Community
Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their members.
What is a Co-operative?
The Global Co-operative Model
The Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative stands in alignment with the global co-operative movement, operating under internationally recognized co-operative principles that empower communities through shared ownership, democratic decision-making, and economic resilience.
This short video, produced by the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA), offers a simple introduction to the co-operative model and the global impact of co-operatives worldwide — now representing over 12% of humanity.
Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World
This high-level hybrid event will mark the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives, showcasing how cooperatives contribute to sustainable development, economic inclusion, and decent work.
In global solidarity
IWB Statement on Palestine
On 7 August 2025, the Indigenous Water Bank Co‑operative officially recorded and endorsed this 2‑page Statement on Palestine, affirming our stance and solidarity. This statement reflects our commitment to justice, human dignity, and global co‑operative solidarity in accordance with our principles of sacred stewardship, Indigenous autonomy, and human rights.
Sign The Petition
Calendar Referendum Initiative 2028 & Universal Declaration of World Peace
We all desire genuine peace—not peace through war or monetary means, but real, enduring peace. We want peace to be constant, not limited to a minute or a day.
Could it be that our current calendar fosters conflict and a new, harmonious synchronometer could promote peace? A growing global movement believes that transitioning from the irregular and confusing Gregorian calendar to a perfectly harmonious 13-month, 28-day perpetual synchronometer is the first step toward achieving universal peace and harmony.
“The Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative is not simply a business — it is a sacred responsibility, rooted in Natural Law, serving the protection of water, land, and the rights of Indigenous peoples. Through the structure of the Co-operative, we ensure that sacred resources are not controlled or exploited by outside systems, but remain in rightful stewardship for present and future generations. We are building an international pathway for Indigenous peoples and communities worldwide to participate in global economic development without surrendering their autonomy or compromising their sacred values.”
—King Etznab Shaquan El-Rey©, Founder & TRUSTEE, IWB
A Pathway to Resilience
Why Co-operatives Work
Shared Ownership
Ownership & Control
The co-operative model empowers members by placing ownership, governance, and economic benefits directly into the hands of its participants. Through shared ownership and democratic control, co-operatives create long-term financial stability, private sector autonomy, and intergenerational wealth — allowing members to thrive while honoring sacred stewardship and cultural values.
Shared Prosperity
Financial Stability
Co-operatives pool resources to create long-term financial resilience. Surpluses are returned to members or reinvested into the co-operative, building intergenerational wealth and economic strength for the entire community.
Aligned With Sacred Values
Sacred Stewardship
The co-operative model allows members to prosper while honoring sacred Natural Law, cultural integrity, and community stewardship — ensuring that sacred lands, waters, and legacies remain protected for generations.
Member-Ownership Invitation
Become a Member-Owner
The Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative invites individuals to participate directly in sacred stewardship, private sector autonomy, and intergenerational legacy protection. Member-Owners receive access to preferred service pricing, co-operative ownership benefits, and participation in a growing international co-operative movement — all while remaining anchored in sacred Natural Law.
F.A.Q.
Common Questions
Who can join the Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative?
Membership is open to individuals and organizations aligned with IWB’s mission of sacred stewardship, Indigenous empowerment, and private sector co-operative participation.
What benefits do Member-Owners receive?
Member-Owners receive access to preferred service pricing, private sector autonomy, co-operative ownership, global partnership opportunities, and intergenerational legacy protection.
What types of services are offered?
IWB offers water banking & fundraising, legal document recording, Indigenous land trust development, private membership structuring, and global co-operative business development.
How is IWB different from public-sector organizations?
IWB operates fully in the private sector as an Indigenous-led international co-operative, maintaining autonomy while aligning with global co-operative law and Natural Law.
What is the Water Bank?
The Water Bank provides clean, life-giving water sourced from sacred aquifers, offered through fundraising programs, global crisis response, and Indigenous water stewardship models.
What is the Indigenous Land Trust?
IWB assists in the protection and preservation of sacred lands by structuring Indigenous Land Trusts designed for long-term private sector stewardship and generational security.
How can I inquire or apply for membership?
Simply visit the Contact section to request a private consultation and begin the Member-Owner application process.
Support Sacred Stewardship
Make a Contribution to Build a Better World
Support the mission of the Indigenous Water Bank Co-operative to protect water, land, and legacy. Contributions are processed through the Foundation for Noöspheric Consciousness (FNC PMA) and directly fund IWB’s sacred stewardship, land trust development, and global co-operative work.
Private Consultations
Request Membership or Services Consultation
Notarization & Certification
Private notary, apostille, and certification for lawful document authentication.
Mobile & Remote Services
On-site and virtual appointments for document signing and filing support.
Private Membership Recording
Recording and archiving of membership agreements and private sector filings.
Trust & Land Filings
Filing and structuring of Indigenous Land Trusts and legacy land documents.