Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, from Sandy Bay First Nation, shares why receiving the COVID-19 vaccine was crucial for her as a knowledge keeper and Anishinaabe language speaker. She is

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, from Sandy Bay First Nation, shares why receiving the COVID-19 vaccine was crucial for her as a knowledge keeper and Anishinaabe language speaker. She is a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers. Watch her message here: [English Version](https://youtu.be/9XEcDv_hmPI).

This is the fourth part of a Turtle Lodge series where elders and knowledge keepers discuss COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. Previous parts feature Elder Dr. Dave Courchene ([Part 1](https://youtu.be/Fqz-vA1S-0I)), Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing ([Part 2](https://youtu.be/rix7fyz9OIQ)), and Elder Chief Dr. Harry Bone ([Part 3](https://youtu.be/IJ1h6OcwmJw)) sharing their experiences and perspectives on balancing modern and traditional medicine.

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, a Knowledge Keeper and language speaker from Sandy Bay First Nation, explains her decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As a member of the National

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, a Knowledge Keeper and language speaker from Sandy Bay First Nation, explains her decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, her message is significant.

This is Part 4 in a series from Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers addressing COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. Previous parts include Elder Dr. Dave Courchene (Part 1), Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing (Part 2), and Elder Chief Dr. Harry Bone (Part 3), who discuss balancing modern and traditional medicine.

A French version is also available: Cliquez ici pour la version française.

George Kamiya's talk addresses the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of digital technologies. He provides strategies to manage these impacts amidst growing computing needs, while

George Kamiya's talk addresses the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of digital technologies. He provides strategies to manage these impacts amidst growing computing needs, while also exploring how digital solutions can actively combat the climate crisis.

Kamiya's insights are based on his acclaimed work at the International Energy Agency (IEA), where he coordinates digitalization efforts, tracks clean energy progress, and leads analysis on ICT energy use and mobility. A lead author of the 2017 Digitalization & Energy report, he also contributes to the IEA's climate change work. This presentation was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

For millennia, human activity in Southern China, from rice cultivation to industrial development, has dramatically transformed the landscape and decimated marine life. Today, the bustling Greater

For millennia, human activity in Southern China, from rice cultivation to industrial development, has dramatically transformed the landscape and decimated marine life. Today, the bustling Greater Bay Area, home to over 100 million people, faces unprecedented environmental impact. Beneath the waves, the ocean is eerily quiet; fisheries are gone, and vital ecosystems like mangrove forests, seagrasses, oyster, and coral reefs have been destroyed.

Climate change, pandemics, and dwindling resources pose constant threats, with predictions that these global ecosystems may be lost by 2050. This talk explores how we can restore our oceans, regain ecological benefits, and reinvest in our future. It questions whether technology and entrepreneurship can reverse our path towards catastrophe. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

A new short film features AIEF Scholarship Student Taryn, from Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, and her mentor, Merydith Clark.

The film highlights the successful partnership

A new short film features AIEF Scholarship Student Taryn, from Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, and her mentor, Merydith Clark.

The film highlights the successful partnership between AIEF and HSBC Australia, showcasing its positive impact.

Beyond environmental and physical impacts, climate change significantly affects mental health, leading to "climate anxiety" characterized by dread, hopelessness, and sleep issues. Psychotherapists

Beyond environmental and physical impacts, climate change significantly affects mental health, leading to "climate anxiety" characterized by dread, hopelessness, and sleep issues. Psychotherapists like Leslie Davenport note patients' ambient anxiety, likening these feelings to the stages of grief for environmental and lifestyle loss. Acknowledging these emotions is crucial to prevent despair.

Experts like Renee Lertzman emphasize staying present with such feelings. Bryant Welch advocates for open conversations about climate change, highlighting the power of listening to foster connection and hope. Naming anxieties helps tame them, cultivating optimism and improving mental well-being.

For more information, visit ClimateOne.

A global surge in youth climate action is influencing governments, yet its impact on industry, fossil fuel interests, and administrations that downplay climate change remains uncertain. Can this

A global surge in youth climate action is influencing governments, yet its impact on industry, fossil fuel interests, and administrations that downplay climate change remains uncertain. Can this new generation drive meaningful change?

Join student activists Isha Clarke and Sarah Goody, alongside Julia Olson (Our Children's Trust), Ben Wessel (NextGen America), and Morissa Zuckerman (Sunrise Movement, Bay Area). They will discuss the future of climate activism.

Western states are experiencing a new era of "megafires," blazes covering over 100,000 acres. Driven by climate change, higher temperatures and lower humidity are intensifying these wildfires,

Western states are experiencing a new era of "megafires," blazes covering over 100,000 acres. Driven by climate change, higher temperatures and lower humidity are intensifying these wildfires, significantly impacting people's lives.

Addressing climate change also involves urban development. Welcoming taller buildings and urban infill can reduce energy and water consumption compared to suburban living. This approach sparks debate, raising questions about YIMBY/NIMBY perspectives, environmentalist consistency, and potential displacement of communities of color.

Join the conversation on shaping Bay Area urban life in a hot and crowded world. Learn more at climateone.org.

Mystic, a musician and Hip Hop Caucus' Bay Area Coordinator, shares insights on how environmental justice organizations can better engage communities of color.

For related discussions,

Mystic, a musician and Hip Hop Caucus' Bay Area Coordinator, shares insights on how environmental justice organizations can better engage communities of color.

For related discussions, visit: Oppressive Heat, Climate Change, and Civil Rights and ClimateOne.

J.P. Leary, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Education Center for First Nations Studies, conducts student-centered research. His scholarship is guided by the

J.P. Leary, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Education Center for First Nations Studies, conducts student-centered research. His scholarship is guided by the needs of First Nations people and communities.

Wisconsin First Nations provides PK-12 educators with a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources. These materials support the teaching of American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.