Dialogue 7 of "Reconciling Ways of Knowing," titled "Connecting Spiritually with the Land and Each Other," featured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, and Dr. Blair

Dialogue 7 of "Reconciling Ways of Knowing," titled "Connecting Spiritually with the Land and Each Other," featured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, and Dr. Blair Stonechild, moderated by Shaunna Morgan Siegers, MSc. They discussed the essential spiritual connection between people and the land, a foundational Indigenous understanding often absent from dominant worldviews influencing Canadian environmental policy.

This session explored the fundamental connection to the world and each other, emphasizing its spiritual dimension for Indigenous Peoples, maintained through ceremonies. Convenors Miles Richardson, OC, Dr. David Suzuki, and Dr. Nancy Turner later shared insights, followed by audience Q&A. The dialogue originally aired on Tuesday, January 26.

Climate change pioneers John Elkington, Bjorn Stigson, Doug Miller, and David Suzuki anticipate worsening conditions before improvement. They fear significant progress remains elusive.

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Climate change pioneers John Elkington, Bjorn Stigson, Doug Miller, and David Suzuki anticipate worsening conditions before improvement. They fear significant progress remains elusive.

True unity on climate action, they suggest, will only emerge once daily life is disrupted, and individuals fully grasp the direct link between their actions and environmental consequences.

Laura O’Donohue, founder of Snowhill Organic Farms and an alumna of CISL’s MSt in Sustainability Leadership, embodies her beliefs. She shares her experiences as part of the CISL Network, which

Laura O’Donohue, founder of Snowhill Organic Farms and an alumna of CISL’s MSt in Sustainability Leadership, embodies her beliefs. She shares her experiences as part of the CISL Network, which highlights members' personal leadership stories and positive impact across diverse industries and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

CISL develops leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy, benefiting people, climate, and nature. Discover more impact stories at www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/impact-stories.

The world faces a global refugee crisis, with 65 million people displaced. David Miliband, drawing on his family's refugee history and political experience, argues that failing refugees betrays

The world faces a global refugee crisis, with 65 million people displaced. David Miliband, drawing on his family's refugee history and political experience, argues that failing refugees betrays our shared history, values, and interests. He explores the crisis from the Middle East to Europe, emphasizing that both governments and citizens must act.

Miliband champions upholding human nature against divisive rhetoric, defending the post-WWII international order while advocating for its reform. Watch his webcast for insights on this critical issue.

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