"Other Worlds: The Photography of Edward Burtynsky," directed by Simon Brothers, highlights the work of Edward Burtynsky, a 2016 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts recipient.

The film is a co-production of the Canada Council for the Arts (Conseil des arts du Canada) & Powerline Films. It is presented by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Independent Media Arts Alliance.

The Canada Council for the Arts is a federal Crown corporation, established in 1957, dedicated to fostering and promoting the arts.

In his 2008 TED talk, Edward Burtynsky, recipient of the 2005 TED Prize, presented his "Manufactured Landscapes." He wished his stunning photographs, which document humanity's impact on the world, would inspire millions to join a global conversation on sustainability.

Burtynsky's riveting slideshow vividly illustrates how industrial development alters Earth's natural landscape. Featuring scenes from mountains of tires to rivers of bright orange mining waste, his images are both beautiful and horrifying, prompting reflection on our environmental footprint.

Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal thoughts and life experiences—the person behind the stardom.

She will discuss her new book of poems, "When You See My Mother: Ask Her to Dance." This collection, a personal diary in poetry, shares reflections from her childhood, cherished memories, and insights into contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Mimi Fariña.

Join us for a unique look into the reminiscences of this iconic artist. Joan Baez will be in conversation with music journalist Ben Fong-Torres, hosted by Robert Melton.

Edward Burtynsky's "In the Wake of Progress" is showcased.

This 1-minute trailer promotes the Luminato Festival 2021.

John Trudell was a Native American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist. His first CD features powerful spoken word. Learn more about this influential figure by exploring his music and the documentary about his life, available here.

Trudell served as spokesperson for the United Indians of All Tribes during the 1969 Alcatraz takeover, broadcasting as *Radio Free Alcatraz*. Throughout the 1970s, he chaired the American Indian Movement.

The 2005 documentary "Trudell" chronicles the life of American Indian activist and poet John Trudell. The film traces his journey from childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, through his leadership in the American Indian Movement, and his subsequent rebirth as a musician and spoken word poet following the tragic death of his wife in a suspected arson fire. Directed and produced by Heather Rae over more than a decade, "Trudell" aired nationally on PBS's Independent Lens series on April 11, 2006. Notable contributors include Robert Redford, Kris Kristofferson, and Sam Shepard.

Experience John Trudell's music by visiting his first CD, "HeartTaker, Owl Dance Song," on YouTube here.

The Earth's power transcends political figures like Trump, May, and Putin. During writing sessions in Trump Tower, we often feel insignificant.

However, the fearless wildlife in a 45-second film inspires. Nature's roar challenges the "fear-monger-in-chief," embodying a revolutionary spirit. Earthalujah!

Leaps and Bounds is a feature-length dance film by The Affording Hope Project and Amoeba Films, featuring Tevyn East. This work uses storytelling, music, and movement to explore personal and cultural transformation, advocating for a new relationship with Earth that promotes human well-being and ecological health.

The Affording Hope Project, a theatrical production company, utilizes art to educate and inspire alternative ways of sufficiency and solidarity. Get your DVD here.

Published on May 19, 2016, Eco Rapper John Romankiewicz unveiled his latest piece, "Occupy Rooftops."

This work champions solar energy, reflecting his advocacy as "Sustainable John."

Baba Brinkman's "Rap Guide to Climate Chaos" is a hip-hop theatre show and album exploring climate change through character-driven song chapters. Using prodigious rhythmic phrasing, engaging visual projections, wit, enthusiasm, and peer-reviewed facts, Baba covers the salient causes, consequences, and solutions.

A featured song, "Make It Hot," delves into the game theory dynamics driving global warming and advocates for urgent carbon emissions pricing. You can see Baba Brinkman perform it here, and learn more about Baba at bababrinkman.com.

For additional information about the show, visit rapguidetoclimatechaos.com. Support Baba's "Climate Chaos" IndieGogo campaign here.

Artist Amy Livingstone of Sacred Art Studio in Portland, Oregon, dedicates her life and work to fostering connection to our planet and understanding interdependence. This commitment stemmed from her experience at a Joanna Macy intensive.

Follow Amy on Twitter and like her Sacred Art Studio Facebook page.

Amy was interviewed by Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv at the AASHE 2014 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, on October 28, 2014.

This content features Turquoise Pride at the Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival, held on August 8, 2013. It was published on February 21, 2014.

Visit the official Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival website for more information. EarthSayers.tv extends thanks to Sean Cruz and the steering committee members for their contributions.

Discover more music on the Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival YouTube channel.

Jon Cooksey masterfully uses humor to address humanity's most serious challenges. His film, "How to Boil a Frog," is highly recommended for viewing and discussion.

Cooksey was featured in Peak Moment (Episode 187). This content was uploaded on January 15, 2011.

Matika Wilbur, a leading Pacific Northwest photographer, has exhibited extensively in regional, national, and international venues such as the Seattle Art Museum and the Nantes Museum of Fine Arts in France. After studying photography at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography and Brooks Institute, she became a certified teacher at Tulalip Heritage High School, inspiring youth in her indigenous community.

A Native American woman of the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes, Matika is a unique artist and social documentarian in Indian Country. Her work explores contemporary Native identity and experience with insight and passion, communicated through the impeccable artistry of her silver gelatin photographs. Visit her website: Matika Wilbur.

For over a decade, activist performance artist Bill Talen, known as Reverend Billy, and his Church of Stop Shopping, have preached against recreational consumerism and climate disaster. He was recently arrested after a 15-minute musical protest at a JPMorgan Chase Bank in Manhattan, highlighting the bank's environmental record and the extinction of the Central American golden toad.

Facing misdemeanor charges that could lead to a year in prison, Reverend Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir continue to perform in New York City every Sunday through December 22. Reverend Billy is also featured in the film and book, "What Would Jesus Buy?" The book is available for purchase.

Luc Delahaye won the 2013 Prix Pictet, a global award for photography and sustainability. He was announced as the winner of the "Power" theme at the Saatchi Gallery, London, on October 9, 2012.

Known for his large-scale color works, Delahaye depicts conflicts, world events, or social issues. His photojournalistic background shapes a documentary approach, characterized by detachment, directness, and rich detail, balanced with dramatic intensity and narrative structure.

KOTV covered Steve Lambert's art installation, "Does Capitalism Work for You?", at Blueback Center.

Explore the project further at visitsteve.com/made/capitalism-works-for-me-truefalse/. You can also watch Steve discuss his work on Vimeo.

Emilia Dahlin is a unique songstress, recognized for her powerful voice and compelling storytelling. She has carved out a name for herself through strong artistic sensibilities.

Dahlin weaves mesmerizing tales, incorporating diverse themes from Greek myths to robotic messiahs and epic floods. Her music blends raw, rootsy folk with dynamic jazz vocals.

Slavery is fundamentally about commerce. Acclaimed humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine specializes in capturing images of remote indigenous peoples, known for her evocative and saturated use of color.

Kristine collaborates with international humanitarian organizations, presenting her work to inspire discussions on human rights and social change. This content was recorded at TEDxMaui 2012 on January 22, 2012, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

Joes Segal is a Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University. His research focuses on modern art, cultural history, and the intersection of art and politics, particularly in Europe, the US, the Soviet Union, and China since 1945. He also investigates cultural boundaries and identity.

Segal authored *East German Material Culture and the Power of Memory* (2011) and *Divided Dreamworlds? The Cultural Cold War in East and West* (2012). He served as a guest curator at the Wende Museum and a guest professor at UCLA, supported by a Senior Research Grant.