Cindy Norcott, a business veteran of 26 years, champions generosity as a core business strategy. Through her 1994-founded companies, Pro Appointments and Pro Talent, she specializes in staff

Cindy Norcott, a business veteran of 26 years, champions generosity as a core business strategy. Through her 1994-founded companies, Pro Appointments and Pro Talent, she specializes in staff placement across diverse sectors, driven by a "heart for people." She advocates for businesses to invest in employees, moving beyond transactional relationships, and shares strategies for generous-centric models.

Author of "How to be Unstoppable and Achieve more in Business and Life," Cindy emphasizes self-belief, commitment, and discipline. In 2005, she founded the Robin Hood Foundation, an NPO dedicated to alleviating poverty through weekly resource distribution. Her expertise includes marketing, leadership, public speaking, and philanthropy. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The first Igniting the Fire Gathering, initiated by Elder Dave Courchene, occurred in 2006 at Manitou Api, a sacred site in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park. This event, featuring Elders

The first Igniting the Fire Gathering, initiated by Elder Dave Courchene, occurred in 2006 at Manitou Api, a sacred site in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park. This event, featuring Elders Robin Greene and Don Cardinal, reunited Original Peoples, with turtles symbolizing new life and Indigenous rebirth.

Now an annual event by Turtle Lodge, Igniting the Fire is open to all cultures, bringing nations to Manitou Api to share knowledge and ceremonies, with Elders transferring wisdom to youth. Attendance grew from 350 in 2006. Documentaries, including *The 8th Fire* (www.the8thfire.org), have featured the event. For more, visit Igniting the Fire or Dave Courchene Jr.

The Svetlana Chernikova Memorial Lecture honors Dr. Svetlana Chernikova, a distinguished environmental leader from St. Petersburg, Russia. The recording features an introduction by Dr. Robin

The Svetlana Chernikova Memorial Lecture honors Dr. Svetlana Chernikova, a distinguished environmental leader from St. Petersburg, Russia. The recording features an introduction by Dr. Robin Marsh, highlighting Svetlana's life and career. Angelina Davydova, the first Svetlana Chernikova Fellow, then speaks about growing community-based environmental and political activism in Russia.

Dr. Fritjof Capra, Founder of the Center for Ecoliteracy, delivers the keynote on Systems Thinking and Sustainability. He explores the evolution of systems thinking, including Russian scientists' contributions, linking it to economic and social sustainability. Dr. Capra concludes by examining key components for global sustainability, such as collaborative leadership and inter-sectoral social networking—areas where Dr. Chernikova excelled. He challenges us to uphold Svetlana's legacy. (Published Sep 10, 2012)

Urge community leaders to contact their Members of Congress, advocating for carbon pricing in climate legislation. Join CCL leaders Todd Elvins, Robin Paone, and Mark Welsch to learn how you can

Urge community leaders to contact their Members of Congress, advocating for carbon pricing in climate legislation. Join CCL leaders Todd Elvins, Robin Paone, and Mark Welsch to learn how you can take local action.

For deeper insights, explore topics such as effective congressional outreach, highlighting support, and volunteer success stories.

Access further training and resources on the CCL Training Page. Endorse the initiative at energyinnovationact.org/endorse.

Alberto Acosta, former energy minister of Ecuador, passionately advocated for the protection of Yasuni National Park.

He spoke during the inaugural session of the Ethics Tribunal on the

Alberto Acosta, former energy minister of Ecuador, passionately advocated for the protection of Yasuni National Park.

He spoke during the inaugural session of the Ethics Tribunal on the Rights of Nature and Mother Earth in Quito, Ecuador.

Photo Credit: Robin Milam

Robin Gnehm's TEDx Talk chronicles his sustainability journey, revealing how he planted over 1,000,000 trees in four years. An entrepreneur motivated by his love for nature, Robin co-founded Nikin

Robin Gnehm's TEDx Talk chronicles his sustainability journey, revealing how he planted over 1,000,000 trees in four years. An entrepreneur motivated by his love for nature, Robin co-founded Nikin Clothing.

Nikin Clothing operates on a "Tree by Tree" philosophy, planting a tree for every product sold. Robin's mission is to inspire individuals to adopt a sustainable daily life by choosing affordable, fair fashion.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. For more information on TEDx events and their guidelines, please refer to the TEDx content guidelines or learn more about TEDx.

NAU will host renowned author, botanist, and MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer for a free public talk on September 9, 2025. Kimmerer, celebrated for her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," will share

NAU will host renowned author, botanist, and MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer for a free public talk on September 9, 2025. Kimmerer, celebrated for her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," will share insights on Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and plant teachings.

This event is part of the 17th Biennial Conference of Science & Management, organized by NAU’s Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes (CAWL). The talk will be livestreamed.

This episode, originally streamed live on September 24, 2020, featured a dialogue on braiding Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing for improved stewardship outcomes.

Moderated by Dr.

This episode, originally streamed live on September 24, 2020, featured a dialogue on braiding Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing for improved stewardship outcomes.

Moderated by Dr. Nancy Turner, the discussion included Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Miles Richardson, O.C., Dr. David Suzuki, and Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr.