Grandmother Florence Paynter, a respected Anishinaabe elder and co-author of "Wahbanung - The Resurgence of a People: Clearing the Path for Our Survival," highlights the vital importance of

Grandmother Florence Paynter, a respected Anishinaabe elder and co-author of "Wahbanung - The Resurgence of a People: Clearing the Path for Our Survival," highlights the vital importance of ceremonies and the role of the Ogimaakwe (life-givers).

AVAILABLE NOW: Purchase the "Summary of Wahbanung - The Resurgence of a People: Clearing the Path for Our Survival" at http://www.turtlelodge.org/wahbanung/.

Dr. Michelle St Jane, a re-emergence strategist, guides compassionate leaders through career transitions, sharing lessons learned. Her research and writing center on the strength of matriarchal

Dr. Michelle St Jane, a re-emergence strategist, guides compassionate leaders through career transitions, sharing lessons learned. Her research and writing center on the strength of matriarchal society, exemplified by orca whales.

Currently, Dr. St Jane hosts "Life & Leadership: A Conscious Journey," a video podcast exploring leadership, conscious stewardship, and legacy. As an intergenerational collaborator and global business connector, she empowers women business leaders to use their unique voices to create change and live their legacy.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

In this talk, Jane Turville shares insights gained from Rosemary Anderson High School students who examined climate change through local public opinion, pollution, health, economy, community

In this talk, Jane Turville shares insights gained from Rosemary Anderson High School students who examined climate change through local public opinion, pollution, health, economy, community impact, and homelessness.

An award-winning filmmaker, Jane began making films in 2005. She co-produced "A PASSION FOR SUSTAINABILITY" and wrote, directed, and produced "THE GREENEST BUILDING," which aired on over 250 PBS stations. Her film "OUR VOICE, OUR WORLD, OUR FUTURE" won the Best of the Northwest Community Empowerment Award. She has also directed five short narrative films and received screenwriting awards.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and Jeff Horowitz, founder of Avoided Deforestation Partners, recently discussed climate-smart diets, educating children, and reasons for

Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and Jeff Horowitz, founder of Avoided Deforestation Partners, recently discussed climate-smart diets, educating children, and reasons for hope.

Further information about their program is available at https://climateone.org/events/jane-goodall and https://climateone.org.

Jane Mayer discusses a critical issue.

She examines how financial interests have shaped

Jane Mayer discusses a critical issue.

She examines how financial interests have shaped the political discourse surrounding climate change.

Conservation Talks feature short clips from leading minds in conservation. In this installment, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, the first female administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Conservation Talks feature short clips from leading minds in conservation. In this installment, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, the first female administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses what she sees as the biggest challenge facing conservation science in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Lubchenco's rare resumé includes serving as the first female president of the International Council for Science, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Ecological Society of America, and a member of the National Science Board. She is also a Distinguished Professor of Zoology at Oregon State University, with academic residencies at institutions like Stanford and Harvard.

Jane Goodall's final interview was recorded on September 23, 2025, just eight days before her death on October 1, 2025. Conducted for the Wall Street Journal's "Journal Podcast," it was published

Jane Goodall's final interview was recorded on September 23, 2025, just eight days before her death on October 1, 2025. Conducted for the Wall Street Journal's "Journal Podcast," it was published online by the Wall Street Journal on September 26, 2025.

Sources for this information include: WSJ In Conversation with Jane Goodall and Is Jane Goodall Fighting a Losing Battle?

Rising chronic diseases are partly linked to hazardous chemicals leaching from plastic food packaging and utensils. While food packaging pollutants are a public health concern, research on a

Rising chronic diseases are partly linked to hazardous chemicals leaching from plastic food packaging and utensils. While food packaging pollutants are a public health concern, research on a strong causal link between plastics and conditions like infertility or immune disorders is still developing. TEDx events are independently organized; guidelines are available here.

In her TEDx talk, Dr. Jane Muncke explains chemical migration from plastic food contact materials and discusses regulatory gaps. She advocates for inert materials like glass and stainless steel. As Managing Director of the Food Packaging Forum (FPF), Dr. Muncke co-founded the organization to share scientific information on food packaging’s health and environmental impacts. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

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.

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Grandmother Margaret Behan (Cheyenne), also known as "Global Grandmother," is a prominent spokesperson for Mother Earth's rights and nature preservation. Since co-founding the International

Grandmother Margaret Behan (Cheyenne), also known as "Global Grandmother," is a prominent spokesperson for Mother Earth's rights and nature preservation. Since co-founding the International Council for Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers in 2004, she has advocated for safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Behan will share her personal journey through addiction and recovery, including her spiritual awakening after achieving sobriety. She is scheduled to speak at the SEED Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque on September 14, 2012.