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

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.

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

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

Elder Philip Paynter shares his COVID-19 vaccine experience in this sixth installment of the Turtle Lodge's series on COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. View the English version here:

Elder Philip Paynter shares his COVID-19 vaccine experience in this sixth installment of the Turtle Lodge's series on COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. View the English version here: youtube.com/watch?v=AvjgmBoH_-U

This series features insights from Anishinaabe Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Previous parts include: Part 1 with Dr. Dave Courchene (youtu.be/Fqz-vA1S-0I); Part 2, where Mary Maytwayashing discusses COVID, vaccines, and spirituality (youtu.be/rix7fyz9OIQ); and Part 3, featuring Dr. Harry Bone on balancing modern and traditional medicine (youtu.be/gxJjOsRRQB8).

Further insights come from Part 4, with Florence Paynter explaining her vaccination choice (youtu.be/HbgWfhh2F0k), and Part 5, where Robert Maytwayashing discusses his trust in humanity and vaccine views (youtube.com/watch?v=F8EB3S2zMMc).

Anishinaabe Knowledge Keeper Robert Maytwayashing of Lake Manitoba First Nation, a member of the Turtle Lodge National Council, shares his faith in humanity and his views on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Anishinaabe Knowledge Keeper Robert Maytwayashing of Lake Manitoba First Nation, a member of the Turtle Lodge National Council, shares his faith in humanity and his views on the COVID-19 vaccine. An English version of his message is available.

This is the fifth installment in a Turtle Lodge series featuring elders and knowledge keepers on COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. Previous parts include messages from Elder Dr. Dave Courchene (Part 1), Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing (Part 2), Elder Dr. Harry Bone (Part 3), and Grandmother Florence Paynter (Part 4), sharing insights on the pandemic, spirituality, and balancing modern and traditional medicine.

"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

"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

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)

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter of Sandy Bay First Nation, a knowledge keeper and Anishinaabe speaker, explains her important decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. A member of the

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter of Sandy Bay First Nation, a knowledge keeper and Anishinaabe speaker, explains her important decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. A member of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, her message is part of a series from Turtle Lodge elders and knowledge keepers discussing COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. For the English version, click here.

This is the fourth installment in the series. Previous parts feature Elder Dr. Dave Courchene (Part 1), Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing discussing her COVID experience and spirituality (Part 2), and Elder Chief Dr. Harry Bone on balancing modern and traditional medicine while encouraging vaccination (Part 3).

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

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.