Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer and bookseller based in Denver, CO. He holds an MFA in Fiction with a minor in Native American Studies from New Mexico State University, where he received multiple

Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer and bookseller based in Denver, CO. He holds an MFA in Fiction with a minor in Native American Studies from New Mexico State University, where he received multiple awards.

He taught English and Creative Writing, sharing his passion for Indigenous storytelling and epistemology. His work has appeared in *Windward Review*, [CBR.com](https://www.cbr.com/), and other publications.

This piece is Chad's audio story, "Split Decision."

Join the SEED Institute for its "Wisdom from the Origins Conference," held September 13-17, 2012. This event delves into the Mayan Calendar and other prophecies on humanity's future. Access the

Join the SEED Institute for its "Wisdom from the Origins Conference," held September 13-17, 2012. This event delves into the Mayan Calendar and other prophecies on humanity's future. Access the full schedule.

The conference features insights from presenters like Gregg Braden, Grandmother Flordemayo (Mayan), LeRoy Little Bear (Blackfoot), Barbara Marx Hubbard, Sequoyah Trueblood (Choctaw), and Tata Pedro Cruz (Mayan). It also includes footage of Dancing Earth's performance, Of Bodies of Elements.

Produced by Ruth Ann Barrett, EarthSayers.tv, Portland, Oregon.

Shkiyah Little is a Junior at Spelman College, pursuing a Biology major and Public Health minor on the Pre-Med track.

Her academic and professional interests include Environmental

Shkiyah Little is a Junior at Spelman College, pursuing a Biology major and Public Health minor on the Pre-Med track.

Her academic and professional interests include Environmental Management, Healthcare Access, and Health Risks.

My name is Indigo Williams Brown. I am a senior at Hampton University, majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law track) and minoring in Marine and Environmental Science.

My academic focus

My name is Indigo Williams Brown. I am a senior at Hampton University, majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law track) and minoring in Marine and Environmental Science.

My academic focus areas are Environmental Justice and Marine Reserves.

Johnjuana Fisher, from Dallas, Texas, attends Texas Southern University.

She is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Public Administration, focusing on poverty and environmental

Johnjuana Fisher, from Dallas, Texas, attends Texas Southern University.

She is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Public Administration, focusing on poverty and environmental justice.

Climate disruption significantly harms health. Drs. Linda Rudolph and Barbara Sattler highlight that civilization's success hinges on public health systems becoming ingenious, nimble, and socially

Climate disruption significantly harms health. Drs. Linda Rudolph and Barbara Sattler highlight that civilization's success hinges on public health systems becoming ingenious, nimble, and socially just to restore the ecosystem health vital for all well-being. Addressing climate change is inherently good for our health.

This content is from the *Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature* series. Learn more by visiting their radio and podcast homepage: https://bioneers.org/bioneers-radio/.

Barbara Ford of Gaiaworkshops.net was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the