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.

Grandmother Flordemayo, a Maya Curandera Espiritu, addressed the Spotlight of Indigenous Peoples plenary at the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions. This significant event occurred in Salt

Grandmother Flordemayo, a Maya Curandera Espiritu, addressed the Spotlight of Indigenous Peoples plenary at the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions. This significant event occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 19th.

Also featured was Jean Fleury, who presented a timeless message from 1244, originally left for humanity.

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).

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Published March 3, 2015, GRITtv's "Capitalism, Imperialism, Feminism" episode celebrates International Women's Day by featuring global women's movement leaders Agnes Pareyio and Monique

Published March 3, 2015, GRITtv's "Capitalism, Imperialism, Feminism" episode celebrates International Women's Day by featuring global women's movement leaders Agnes Pareyio and Monique Wilson.

Agnes Pareyio, named UN Kenya Person of the Year in 2005, founded safe houses for girls fleeing Female Genital Mutilation and early marriage. Monique Wilson, known for her lead role in Ms. Saigon, directs international affairs for the Gabriela Women's Party and the One Billion Rising campaign. The episode also includes segments on women of color's fight for rights ("Standing on My Sister's Shoulders") and "Hillary Clinton's White Feminism with Laura's F-Word."

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Dusty Baker has spent a lifetime outdoors, dedicated to fishing and hunting.

Through these experiences, he has directly witnessed the effects of climate change, including declining animal

Dusty Baker has spent a lifetime outdoors, dedicated to fishing and hunting.

Through these experiences, he has directly witnessed the effects of climate change, including declining animal populations, extreme heat, and glacial melt.

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.

Grandma Agnes Baker-Pilgrim stresses the critical importance of water. She observes that people are "crying for water," indicating a severe global scarcity. Without this vital resource, all life

Grandma Agnes Baker-Pilgrim stresses the critical importance of water. She observes that people are "crying for water," indicating a severe global scarcity. Without this vital resource, all life will perish.

Her message highlights our profound connection to water, and through it, to each other. Water unites us all, making its preservation essential for our collective survival and interconnectedness.

This excerpt is from a teaching circle led by Grandmother Agnes, a presenter at the SEED Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference (September 13-17 in Albuquerque, New Mexico). The teaching

This excerpt is from a teaching circle led by Grandmother Agnes, a presenter at the SEED Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference (September 13-17 in Albuquerque, New Mexico). The teaching circle was originally held at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council on April 20, 2012, in Portland, Oregon.

Daniel Dixon of wisdomoftheelders.org served as the videographer.