The National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders and Knowledge Keepers extends heartfelt condolences to the Muslim community for the tragic loss of a family of four, leaving a nine-year-old boy without

The National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders and Knowledge Keepers extends heartfelt condolences to the Muslim community for the tragic loss of a family of four, leaving a nine-year-old boy without immediate family. We stand in solidarity in your grief.

The Turtle Lodge shares a long-standing relationship with the Muslim community, built on mutual respect and common values of honoring the Creator and Mother Earth. We are moved by your community's statements reflecting compassion, peace, and love, inspiring humanity towards a future of peace.

We must never lose faith in peace, continuing to carry the torch of love, compassion, and forgiveness. From our sacred lodges, we offer love and prayers for the healing of all communities and Peoples, striving to fulfill the Creator's will of love and peace.

SDG 16, focused on "Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions," includes a target to ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms. A study co-produced by UNPFII Indigenous

SDG 16, focused on "Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions," includes a target to ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms. A study co-produced by UNPFII Indigenous Media Caucus, Cultural Survival, and WACC investigates whether this goal is being met for Indigenous Peoples.

Learn from this research with insights from panelists including investigative journalist Jenni Monet (K’awaikame /Laguna Pueblo), David Hernández Palmar (Wayuu) of The International Indigenous Film Showcase of Venezuela, Marianne Dekker (KhoiSan) from Valley FM, Jagat Man Lama Dong of Indigenous Community Radio Network in Nepal, and Jose Manuel Ramos Rodriguez, a researcher for the Media Caucus Study.

Explore international human rights mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), UN Treaty bodies, and the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Discover how

Explore international human rights mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), UN Treaty bodies, and the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Discover how these mechanisms strengthen your advocacy and pressure governments—locally, nationally, and globally—to uphold Indigenous Peoples' rights.

This training is led by Joshua Cooper, Executive Director of Oceania Human Rights and Dean of the Global Leadership Academy for Human Rights Advocacy.

“A Conversation Across Ways of Knowing & Relating to Land” features Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, the Honourable Harry Slade and Carolyn

“A Conversation Across Ways of Knowing & Relating to Land” features Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, the Honourable Harry Slade and Carolyn Bennett, and Dr. Fikret Berkes. Moderated by Dr. Nancy Turner, the discussion explores relationships to land and diverse ways of knowing among Peoples.

Reconciling Ways of Knowing (RWoK) Conveners Miles Richardson and Dr. David Suzuki further connect this dialogue to RWoK's ongoing series.

This video is Part 2/2 of the dialogue, which originally aired on March 4, 2021. Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/6oY05Ei6hAc

The circular economy is crucial for tackling climate change, as 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions stem from how we make and use products and produce food.