At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Mind and Behavior Symposium, Renee Lertzman discussed the importance of emotional, affective, and unconscious dimensions in climate change communication

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Mind and Behavior Symposium, Renee Lertzman discussed the importance of emotional, affective, and unconscious dimensions in climate change communication and outreach strategy.

This discussion was part of the Institute's Climate, Mind & Behavior Initiative.

Renée Brown, Chief Marketing Officer for Retail Financial Services at TIAA, will discuss her life and career as a lesbian, mother, and person of faith in the workplace.

Bringing over 25

Renée Brown, Chief Marketing Officer for Retail Financial Services at TIAA, will discuss her life and career as a lesbian, mother, and person of faith in the workplace.

Bringing over 25 years of marketing, media, and leadership experience, Renée also serves on the Board of Directors for Out and Equal Workplace Advocates, among other board positions. The session will be moderated by Melanie Pastuck.

Climate One interviewed Dr. Renee Lertzman on February 10, 2016, to discuss the presence of heroes and villains within the climate narrative.

Dr. Lertzman, whose work can be explored

Climate One interviewed Dr. Renee Lertzman on February 10, 2016, to discuss the presence of heroes and villains within the climate narrative.

Dr. Lertzman, whose work can be explored further at reneelertzman.com, is the author of *Environmental Melancholia: Psychoanalytic dimensions of engagement*. The book is available on Amazon and at local bookstores.

The closing segment featured Kandi Mossett sharing online participant comments. Renee Gurneau then discussed the emerging discourse on the Rights of Mother Earth, emphasizing the importance of

The closing segment featured Kandi Mossett sharing online participant comments. Renee Gurneau then discussed the emerging discourse on the Rights of Mother Earth, emphasizing the importance of ancestral wisdom and power in future work.

Tom Goldtooth offered final thoughts and acknowledgments. Karen RedHawk Dallett, Project Coordinator for Pachamama Alliance, concluded the three-day Rights of Mother Earth gathering. She thanked all contributors, highlighting the event as a successful first step in defining and promoting these vital rights.

Renee Lertzman, Ph.D., is a researcher, writer, and consultant focusing on sustainability's psychological dimensions. She lectured at Portland State University on February 4, 2010, discussing "The

Renee Lertzman, Ph.D., is a researcher, writer, and consultant focusing on sustainability's psychological dimensions. She lectured at Portland State University on February 4, 2010, discussing "The Myth of Apathy or Why People Don't Seem to Care About Sustainability."

With two decades in the sustainability sector, Dr. Lertzman's innovative research and consulting are widely recognized. She holds an MA from UNC Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. from Cardiff University, where she developed psychosocial research for sustainability. Her work has appeared in the New York Times "Dot Earth," KBOO Radio, and The Ecologist. More information is available on her Website.

In 1887, the U.S. Government enacted the Dawes Act, a policy designed to break up Native American communal land into individual ownership. This was a direct assault on traditional ways and

In 1887, the U.S. Government enacted the Dawes Act, a policy designed to break up Native American communal land into individual ownership. This was a direct assault on traditional ways and effectively a land grab, leading many nations to lose over half their ancestral territories.

Despite immense pressure, including threats of starvation and death over six days, the Chiefs of Red Lake firmly rejected the Dawes Act. Their unwavering resolve, driven by a profound love for future generations, strengthened their fight.

This historical resistance continues to inspire. Renee's powerful message today validates and reinforces the ongoing struggle for the Rights of Mother Earth.

Renee, former President of Red Lake Nation Tribal College, discusses Indigenous Knowledge, highlighting its importance and our profound connection to Mother Earth. For generations, Indigenous

Renee, former President of Red Lake Nation Tribal College, discusses Indigenous Knowledge, highlighting its importance and our profound connection to Mother Earth. For generations, Indigenous science and knowledge were discounted; now is the time to embrace these original instructions.

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