In her TEDxNSCCWaterfront talk, Mi’kmaw Poet Laureate Rebecca Thomas explains Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing. This concept

In her TEDxNSCCWaterfront talk, Mi’kmaw Poet Laureate Rebecca Thomas explains Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing. This concept encourages integrating the strengths of Indigenous and Western knowledges, using both perspectives for the benefit of all.

As Coordinator of Aboriginal Student Services and a spoken word artist, Thomas draws from her family’s residential school history to highlight the lack of First Nations perspectives in Halifax’s history. She uses her platform to bring a cultural voice to public discussion, believing poetry empowers the voiceless and fosters healing. “Poetry can give a voice to the voiceless. Poetry can make a powerless person feel powerful. This is why I speak,” she states.

The Black Lives Matter movement, born from a social media post, has ignited global discussions on race and inequality. In an October 2016 TED conversation with

The Black Lives Matter movement, born from a social media post, has ignited global discussions on race and inequality. In an October 2016 TED conversation with Mia Birdsong, founders Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi shared insights on leadership, hope, and inspiration amidst painful realities.

They offered advice for ensuring universal freedom: "join something, start something and 'sharpen each other, so that we all can rise.'"

Stella Young, a comedian and journalist, uses a wheelchair but rejects being an automatic inspiration. She clarifies that her disability does not inherently make her a noble figure for

Stella Young, a comedian and journalist, uses a wheelchair but rejects being an automatic inspiration. She clarifies that her disability does not inherently make her a noble figure for humanity.

In her very funny TED talk from June 2014, Young critiques society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn."

Nixiwaka Yawanawa, from the Yawanawa tribe, highlights our intrinsic connection with

Nixiwaka Yawanawa, from the Yawanawa tribe, highlights our intrinsic connection with nature. He presented these insights at TEDxHackney.

Nixiwaka also delivered a second TED Talk, available here, further exploring his perspectives.

Plastics are ubiquitous, found in electronics, food packaging, and home insulation. Their total mass now doubles that of all living organisms, impacting Earth's climate systems.

Plastic

Plastics are ubiquitous, found in electronics, food packaging, and home insulation. Their total mass now doubles that of all living organisms, impacting Earth's climate systems.

Plastic pollution researcher Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez details the consequences of plastic production, from fossil fuel extraction to the disposal of single-use items in landfills and oceans. Acknowledging this pervasive problem is the crucial first step toward addressing it.

At a TED conference, inventor Saul Griffith discussed the "new age of kites" as a solution for future energy needs. He emphasized the critical requirement to generate over ten trillion watts of

At a TED conference, inventor Saul Griffith discussed the "new age of kites" as a solution for future energy needs. He emphasized the critical requirement to generate over ten trillion watts of new clean energy within the next 30-40 years.

Griffith noted that wind is the second-largest renewable resource after solar. Since the majority of this wind power exists at altitudes above 300 feet, kites offer a promising method for its capture.

Mr. Sunil Dhamne, Director of MCMCR, Mumbai, shared insights on building smarter cities. Drawing from his extensive experience in urban development, he emphasized effective planning and execution

Mr. Sunil Dhamne, Director of MCMCR, Mumbai, shared insights on building smarter cities. Drawing from his extensive experience in urban development, he emphasized effective planning and execution strategies.

Beyond urban planning, Mr. Dhamne possesses vast experience in media, communication, and creative industries, where he is known for mentoring professionals and fostering excellence in media education and storytelling. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This talk redefines "undeveloped" land as a strategic asset, shifting agriculture from "farm to fork" to "farm to factory." It champions soil as a source of dignity, innovation, and resilience,

This talk redefines "undeveloped" land as a strategic asset, shifting agriculture from "farm to fork" to "farm to factory." It champions soil as a source of dignity, innovation, and resilience, presenting agriculture as modern, profitable, essential to national survival, and rooted in respect for place.

Mayowa Lawrence Ekundayo, "Farmer Lawrence," is a development catalyst and advocate for smallholder farmers in Southwest Nigeria. As co-founder of PostAgvest Solutions and founder of Raise A Farmer Initiative, he coordinates partnerships supporting thousands of farmers and agribusinesses. With expertise in program management and a certificate from Wageningen University, he challenges the narrative that farming is backward. This TEDx talk explores his vision. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Vijaya Bharat emphasizes that bonding with nature, through simple actions like observing or spending time outdoors, calms the mind. This reconnection fosters peace, awareness, gratitude, and a

Dr. Vijaya Bharat emphasizes that bonding with nature, through simple actions like observing or spending time outdoors, calms the mind. This reconnection fosters peace, awareness, gratitude, and a sense of responsibility for sustainable living.

A distinguished cardiology consultant, Dr. Bharat retired as HOD of Cardiology at Tata Main Hospital after a 40-year career. She significantly upgraded cardiac care, established the Cardiac Cath Lab, and enabled 278 underprivileged patients to receive pacemakers. An author, she now focuses on nature conservation and writing.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This talk features Adwait, an energetic student, sharing his hands-on learning in environmental conservation. He demonstrates daily habits like keeping surroundings clean, saving water, and

This talk features Adwait, an energetic student, sharing his hands-on learning in environmental conservation. He demonstrates daily habits like keeping surroundings clean, saving water, and reducing waste. Adwait is a joyful, curious child with twinkling eyes and a love for exploration.

A creative, kind, and enthusiastic kindergarten superstar, Adwait enjoys playing, painting, and making new friends. This presentation was given at a local TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.