Priest Alex Moore-Minott, Bsc

Priest Alex is a religious and community leader, tribal diplomat, and international relations professional whose work focuses on cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and Indigenous self-determination. Holding an Honours degree in International Relations, he has combined academic training with practical leadership in community governance, cultural diplomacy, and international engagement.

As the leader of a recognized Maroon religious institution, the West Indian Tribal Society he has worked to strengthen relationships between Maroon communities, Indigenous peoples, and traditional communities across the world. Under his leadership, the institution has expanded its international engagement and was successfully granted ad hoc observer status to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC), enabling participation in global discussions concerning the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions.

Priest Alex has previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy within the Maroon Tribal Government for the Accompong Maroons, where he represented community interests, fostered strategic partnerships, and advanced initiatives in cultural diplomacy and international cooperation. His work has emphasized the role of culture, spirituality, and traditional knowledge as foundations for sustainable development and meaningful international engagement.

In his capacity as a traditional religious minister, Priest Alex provides spiritual leadership while advocating for the preservation and transmission of ancestral knowledge systems. His work bridges Indigenous governance, diplomacy, spirituality, and international policy, contributing to greater recognition of traditional communities and their cultural heritage within both regional and global forums.

His approach to diplomacy is grounded in the belief that lasting relationships are built not only through political engagement but also through shared cultural experiences and respect for heritage. Through cultural outreach, educational initiatives, and international engagement, he helped elevate the visibility of Indigenous traditions while promoting dialogue, cooperation, and intercultural understanding.

Today, he continues this commitment through his work as a traditional priest, focusing on spiritual justice—the restoration of balance among people, communities, ancestors, and the natural world. Drawing upon ancestral teachings and sacred traditions, he provides spiritual guidance, community leadership, and cultural advocacy while working to advance dignity, healing, and collective wellbeing. His life's work reflects a dedication to building bridges, strengthening communities, and ensuring that ancestral wisdom remains a living force for justice and renewal in the contemporary world.

Priest Alex Moore-Minott delivering his address at the 2023 Accompong Maroon Celebration

Priest Alex Moore-Minott (left) and Chief Richard Currie (right) as Chief Currie accepts a gift of a bust of Captain Cudjoe on behalf of the Accompong Maroons from Priest Alex on behalf of the West Indian Tribal Society

Priest Alex Moore-Minott (left) and Chief Rudolph Pink (right) of the Scott's Hall Maroons

Pictured are Maroon Leaders from left: Chief Richard Currie, Ambassador Anu Zion Tafari El, Priest Alex Moore-Minott and Councillor Chevauné Moore-Minott

Priest Alex Moore-Minott (left) receiving a declaration from Ras Jabali (right) Chief of the House of Seba on behalf of the Rastafari Community

Priest Alex Moore-Minott (left) receiving a proclamation from Ambassador Anu Zion Tafari El on behalf of the Jamaican Maroon Community

Priest Alex Moore-Minott, Leader of the West Indian Tribal Society (left), Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Nikiwe Bam of the Mpondomise Kingdom, President of the African Young Indigenous Leaders (AYIL) and AIDO Culture and Heritage Ambassador (centre) and Councillor Chevauné Moore-Minott of the West Indian Tribal Society (right) during a historic royal visit to the Maroon communities as part of an Africa-Caribbean reparatory justice and cultural exchange initiative organized by the CARICOM Reparations Commission, The University of the West Indies, the Centre for Reparation Research, and the PJ Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy.

Priest Alex Moore-Minott, Leader of the West Indian Tribal Society (left), Ambassador Anu Zion Tafari El (right) celebrating the historic visit of a delegation of African Royals to the Jamaican Maroon Communities as part of an Africa-Caribbean reparatory justice and cultural exchange initiative organized by the CARICOM Reparations Commission, The University of the West Indies, the Centre for Reparation Research, and the PJ Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy.

Gamang Gloria Simms honors Priest Alex Moore-MInott with a courtesy visit to his festival pavilion at the Nanny Day Celebration in the Moore Town Maroon Community

Gamang Gloria Simms and Priest Alex Moore-Minott engaged in meaningful dialogue at the 2025 Marcus Garvey Celebration where he was invited as a speaker