Indigenous communities continue to battle "fortress conservation" efforts that displace them and restrict access to their ancestral lands. This approach often conflicts with their traditional

Indigenous communities continue to battle "fortress conservation" efforts that displace them and restrict access to their ancestral lands. This approach often conflicts with their traditional stewardship, despite Indigenous peoples being vital guardians of the Earth.

Though making up just over 6% of the global population, Indigenous peoples steward 25% of the Earth's surface and 40% of intact ecosystems. They protect 80% of the planet's remaining biodiversity, a direct result of their profound relationships with their territories.

Einstein reportedly warned that humanity's survival was tied to bees, highlighting their crucial ecosystem role.

Inspired by the bee's 200-230 wing flaps per second—creating a rich

Einstein reportedly warned that humanity's survival was tied to bees, highlighting their crucial ecosystem role.

Inspired by the bee's 200-230 wing flaps per second—creating a rich buzz—I explored integrating these recordings into music.

The composition evolved by adding human elements like vocals, guitars, and grooves, culminating with a full symphony orchestra and choirs.

The Turtle Lodge presents a special Winter Solstice event: "Lighting the Sacred Fire."

This presentation highlights Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers: Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother

The Turtle Lodge presents a special Winter Solstice event: "Lighting the Sacred Fire."

This presentation highlights Turtle Lodge Knowledge Keepers: Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Jane Meader, Hereditary Chief Stephen Augustine, and Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud.

Enjoy performances by entertainers Buffy Sainte-Marie and Serena Ryder, with music from Melissa Etheridge and Archie Roach.

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.

Called "the voice of the resistance" by The New York Times, writer and activist Rebecca Solnit discussed her view that the future hinges on present action to counter institutional inertia and

Called "the voice of the resistance" by The New York Times, writer and activist Rebecca Solnit discussed her view that the future hinges on present action to counter institutional inertia and fossil fuel interests. She emphasized moving from climate despair to possibility, drawing from her book *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*.

Solnit was joined by co-editor and climate activist Thelma Young Lutunatabua and native Fijian Fenton Lutunatabua (participating virtually). Together, they called on the audience to embrace indigenous wisdom and new stories to rise to the moment. This event was presented in association with Bioneers 2023 on March 22, 2023.

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