Lydia Jennings, a member of the Huichol (Wixaritari) and Pascua Yaqui (Yoeme) Nations, holds a doctorate in soil microbiology. Her work champions environmental science and the essential role of

Lydia Jennings, a member of the Huichol (Wixaritari) and Pascua Yaqui (Yoeme) Nations, holds a doctorate in soil microbiology. Her work champions environmental science and the essential role of Indigenous communities, striving for more inclusive academic and environmental landscapes.

When her graduation was canceled due to the pandemic, Lydia celebrated by running 50 miles to honor Indigenous scientists and knowledge keepers—a tribute to the past, present, and future. This inspiring story is captured in a film by Devin Whetstone and Jordan Marie Daniel.

Special thanks to Rising Hearts for making this film possible. Music was composed by Stephanie Nicora & Bill Reynolds, featuring vocalist Eden Fine Day, and songs by Portugal. The Man and Raye Zaragoza.

Hutkeeper Sarah Cartier and her two children embrace mountain life at the 119-year-old Le Refuge de la Charpoua near Chamonix, France. In its final season before a 2023 rebuild, this mystical

Hutkeeper Sarah Cartier and her two children embrace mountain life at the 119-year-old Le Refuge de la Charpoua near Chamonix, France. In its final season before a 2023 rebuild, this mystical setting of granite walls and alpine light offers freedom for daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and climbing, far from the busy world.

Directed by Pierre Cadot (Yucca Films), with music by Jonathan Labigne, Yann Chapelet (Zikali), and Alton Ellis. Patagonia uses its resources to address the threat to all life on Earth.

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