The "Women for Climate Justice Leading Protection of Water" event, a formal side event of the UN Water Conference in New York City, addressed climate change impacts on global water. Grassroots leaders, water protectors, and international policy experts shared solutions and strategies for protecting aquatic ecosystems within a climate justice framework.

WECAN submitted a commitment and released a Call to Action, urging governments to improve water protection through a rights-based approach and by ensuring women's leadership. Read the Call to Action here. Additional event links and resources are available here.

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WECAN is excited to announce the new Ponca Earthen Lodge Project for Food Sovereignty in Ponca Nation, Oklahoma. This vital initiative, led by Indigenous Ponca elder Casey Camp-Horinek and the Women's Society, addresses the escalating climate crisis and severe fossil fuel pollution impacting the region.

The traditional Earthen Lodge will provide a safe haven during extreme weather and climate disasters. It will also offer space to grow and store traditional foods using generational Indigenous knowledge, support cultural ceremonies, and address rising domestic violence.

Stay updated and learn more about the program here: https://wecaninternational.org/earthen-lodge-project

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Click here to for the English version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvjgmBoH_-U L'aîné Philip Paynter partage son expérience avec le vaccin COVID-19. Ceci est la sixième partie d'une série

Click here to for the English version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvjgmBoH_-U L'aîné Philip Paynter partage son expérience avec le vaccin COVID-19. Ceci est la sixième partie d'une série de messages des aînés et des gardiens du savoir de la Turtle Lodge sur le #COVID-19, les vaccins et la médecine traditionnelle. Cliquez ici pour voir la première partie, où l'aîné Anishinaabe Dr Dave Courchene partage une déclaration au nom du Conseil national des gardiens du savoir de la Turtle Lodge : https://youtu.be/Fqz-vA1S-0I Cliquez ici pour voir la partie 2, où la grand-mère Anishinaabe Mary Maytwayashing partage son expérience avec le COVID, les vaccins, et l'importance de la spiritualité : https://youtu.be/rix7fyz9OIQ Cliquez ici pour voir la partie 3, où le chef des aînés Anishinaabe, le Dr Harry Bone, explique comment il est possible d'équilibrer la médecine moderne et la médecine traditionnelle et nous encourage à envisager de recevoir le vaccin COVID-19 : https://youtu.be/gxJjOsRRQB8 Cliquez ici pour voir la partie 4, où la grand-mère Anishinaabe Florence Paynter explique pourquoi il était si important pour elle, en tant que gardienne du savoir et locutrice de la langue anishinaabe, de se faire vacciner contre le COVID-19 : https://youtu.be/HbgWfhh2F0k Cliquez ici pour voir la partie 5, où le gardien du savoir Anishinaabe Robert Maytwayashing parle de sa confiance et de sa foi en l'humanité et de sa position sur le vaccin COVID-19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8EB3S2zMMc

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A DREAM - Get Ready by Dave Courchene I had this dream last night. I was speaking to this man and telling him what I was told by the Grandfather. I told him, “The Grandfather spoke directly to

A DREAM - Get Ready by Dave Courchene I had this dream last night. I was speaking to this man and telling him what I was told by the Grandfather. I told him, “The Grandfather spoke directly to me and said: ‘You were told many years ago that there would be great changes coming to the Earth. As you were told, we prepared you with the spiritual teachings of your ancestors.’ ‘We were preparing you so you could live on the land. To live on the land you have to live from the spirit. Well that time is very close and there is no time to waste. Get the things you will need to survive on the land. Get axes, and the other things and tools you know you will need to live the most simple life, away from the technology that is destroying the water and the land.” I see many changes happening already, and I wondered how severe these changes are going to be in relation to the current lifestyle we are living. I realize that the current path we are on is not one that treats all life in sacredness. The Earth continues to feel the brunt of our selfishness and greed. When we reflect on the current world conditions, there is no doubt of a need for a major change – the need to change our current attitudes, to values that support life. A change is needed to be more kind, more compassionate, more giving and sharing. We were told of a time that is coming where the Earth would give birth to a New Life. The Earth would go through pains of labour while the vision of the New Life, brought by the Great Spirit, was growing in her womb. We were told long before the arrival of the newcomers in our homeland that there would be people coming from the many different lands of the Earth. They were brought here by the Great Spirit to come and learn, and be reminded of their true spiritual identity and purpose as human beings, which is to love and take care of each other and the Earth. All human beings were given original instructions, complete with values, duties and responsibilities that we are supposed to fulfill. There are those amongst our Nations as the Original People who have stayed faithful and true to our original instructions. It would be these few who would be propelled into the forefront of a movement, offering a leadership of sharing that knowledge. We are living in a time that we need a vision of hope based on values and teachings that can set the foundation for a change of heart. It is the spirit of these seven animals that we call upon to teach and remind us of the Seven Sacred Laws, beginning with the law of Respect – to be a giving and sharing people, following the example of the buffalo who gave its whole being for the life of the people. Love – is about loving the Great Spirit, loving the land, loving ourselves in the way we were created, and loving each other in the highest way, as the eagle brings vision that is always based on love. The essence of love is understanding, with empathy and compassion. Through the unconditional love of the Great Spirit, we have all been given the ability to have vision, and to make our visions come true. Courage – is living from the heart, and having the courage to be ourselves. It takes courage to do the right thing for the sake of the children, the way a mother bear would die before seeing harm come to her cub. Honesty – is being honest with ourselves, speaking and living our truth from the heart. Honesty is refusing to lie or engage in gossip about others. Honesty is being true to our words. Honesty is never judging or condemning others, but to speak well of others, honouring their uniqueness within the human family. Wisdom – is about using the gift the Great Spirit gave each of us to serve, and to build a strong family, community and Nation. Our gifts do not belong to us as individuals, but belong to all the people, to serve the good of the Nation. If the beaver did not use his gift to build, his teeth would grow long and he would die. Similarly if we do not use our gifts in a good way for the benefit of the Earth and the brothers and sisters of our nations, we too would die spiritually. Humility – is about showing gratitude for life received, never overstepping the natural laws of Mother Earth. Humility is to know that not one of us is ever above or below our fellow human beings. We are all equal in the eyes of the Great Spirit. There is so much we can learn from the wolf. The teaching of humility is especially important for the leaders of our Nations. Our motherland is referred to as Turtle Island. To know and live truth is to walk and live all the Seven Sacred Laws. Living truth means living in the spirit of Respect, Love, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility and Truth. It is when we live truth that we will know peace and find the truth of our humanity. When one is able to walk the spirit of these Seven Sacred Laws is when one becomes truly free, it is then that one receives the full support of the universe, and the forces of the Earth itself.

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Click here to for the English version: https://youtu.be/MbMU8-ar8RI Le gardien du savoir Anishinaabe Robert Maytwayashing, de la Première nation de Lake Manitoba, parle de sa confiance et de sa

Click here to for the English version: https://youtu.be/MbMU8-ar8RI Le gardien du savoir Anishinaabe Robert Maytwayashing, de la Première nation de Lake Manitoba, parle de sa confiance et de sa foi en l'humanité et de sa position sur le vaccin COVID-19. Le gardien du savoir Robert est membre du Conseil national des gardiens du savoir de Turtle Lodge. Ceci est la cinquième partie d'une série de messages des aînés et des gardiens du savoir de la Turtle Lodge sur le #COVID-19, les vaccins et la médecine traditionnelle. Cliquez ici pour voir la première partie, où l'aîné Dr Dave Courchene partage une déclaration au nom du Conseil national des gardiens du savoir de la Turtle Lodge : https://youtu.be/eTUZnhkKQpw Cliquez ici pour voir la partie 2, où la grand-mère Mary Maytwayashing partage son expérience avec le COVID, les vaccins, et l'importance de la spiritualité : https://youtu.be/Ms9s9WFzIpw Cliquez ici pour voir la partie 3, où le chef des aînés, le Dr Harry Bone, explique comment il est possible d'équilibrer la médecine moderne et la médecine traditionnelle et nous encourage à envisager de recevoir le vaccin COVID-19 : https://youtu.be/oILT03qCL4Q Cliquez ici pour voir la partie 4, où la grand-mère Florence Paynter explique pourquoi il était si important pour elle, en tant que gardienne du savoir et locutrice de la langue anishinaabe, de se faire vacciner contre le COVID-19 : https://youtu.be/9XEcDv_hmPI

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"The Physics of Noseriding" explores the magic and mechanics of this iconic surfing move. Through Namaala, a young surfer whose ancestors pioneered water-flying, the film reveals the sensation of levitation as wave, board, and surfer unite.

Written and directed by Lauren L. Hill, starring Namaala Slabb, this film is presented by Patagonia. Patagonia uses its business, investments, and voice to address the threat of extinction facing all life on Earth.

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The planet faces a grim future. Author Carolyn Baker highlights rapidly unfolding climate change and the fragile Fukushima reactor situation. Systems thinker Dave Pollard foresees endgames for economic, energy, and ecological systems, any of which could trigger civilizational collapse.

We are in an unfixable predicament, but we retain the choice of how to respond. Carolyn Baker's book, "Collapsing Consciously," explores these themes. (Published Nov 19, 2013)

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Click here for the English Version: https://youtu.be/9XEcDv_hmPI Grand-mère Anishinaabe Florence Paynter, du «Sandy Bay First Nation» explique pourquoi il était si important pour elle, en tant

Click here for the English Version: https://youtu.be/9XEcDv_hmPI Grand-mère Anishinaabe Florence Paynter, du «Sandy Bay First Nation» explique pourquoi il était si important pour elle, en tant que gardienne du savoir et locutrice de la langue Anishinaabe, de recevoir le vaccin COVID-19.   Grand-mère Florence est membre du «National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers». Voici la quatrième partie d'une série de messages des aînés et des gardiens du savoir de la Turtle Lodge sur #COVID-19, les vaccins et la médecine traditionnelle. Cliquez ici pour voir la première partie, où l'aîné Dr Dave Courchene partage une déclaration au nom du Conseil national des gardiens du savoir de la Turtle Lodge :https://youtu.be/Fqz-vA1S-0I  Cliquez ici pour voir la partie 2, où la grand-mère Mary Maytwayashing partage son expérience avec le COVID, les vaccins, et l'importance de la spiritualité : https://youtu.be/rix7fyz9OIQ Cliquez ici pour voir la partie 3, où le chef des aînés, le Dr Harry Bone, explique comment il est possible d'équilibrer la médecine moderne et la médecine traditionnelle et nous encourage à envisager de recevoir le vaccin COVID-19 :  https://youtu.be/IJ1h6OcwmJw

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By Elders Oshoshko Bineshiikwe - Blue Thunderbird Woman, Osawa Aki Ikwe (Florence Paynter); Zoongi Gabowi Ozawa Kinew Ikwe - Strong Standing Golden Eagle Woman (Mary Maytwayashing); Nii Gaani Aki

By Elders Oshoshko Bineshiikwe - Blue Thunderbird Woman, Osawa Aki Ikwe (Florence Paynter); Zoongi Gabowi Ozawa Kinew Ikwe - Strong Standing Golden Eagle Woman (Mary Maytwayashing); Nii Gaani Aki Inini- Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene); Giizih-Inini- (Dr Harry Bone); Zhonga-giizhing - Strong Day (Wally Swain); Naawakomigowiinin (Dennis White Bird); Kamintowe Pemohtet- Spirit Walker (D'Arcy Linklater); Mah Pe Ya Mini (Henry Skywater). At Turtle Lodge (Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba) on November 28 2015. The Great Binding Law was presented by Anishinabe, Nehetho (Cree) and Dakota Knowledge Keepers on November 28, 2015 from their place of strength, the Turtle Lodge, in response to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs' request for them to offer guidance and leadership in response to the National Energy Board's request for input on possible pipelines entering their territory. Here is the video of part of their presentation (the sacred ceremonies which preceded this presentation were not recorded on film). Filmed by Symon Ptashnick

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The "Oregon's Broad Hemp Future" panel, held on March 28, 2015, was led by hemp author Doug Fine. Panelists included Oregon Hemp Farmer Edgar J. Winters, Biomass Refinement Expert Ed Lehrberger (PureVision Technology), Don E. Wirtshafter (The Ohio Hempery), Oregon Hemp Attorney Courtney Moran, Rick Kiyak-Nighton (Tradewinds Hemp Co.), and Dave Seber (Hemp Shield Wood Treatments).

Special thanks are extended to Jerry Norton, the Oregon Hemp Convention, and the O.A.F.R.C.

Video by Barry Heidt; production by Brian ~The Red.

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