Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini emphasizes the importance of identity, history, and ancestral teachings, including the Anishinaabe Seven Sacred Laws and the healing power of land and rites of

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini emphasizes the importance of identity, history, and ancestral teachings, including the Anishinaabe Seven Sacred Laws and the healing power of land and rites of passage.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, founded on these sacred laws, has partnered with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family Treatment Centre. Together, they share teachings and guidance for healing from addictions. Upcoming messages from the National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders will delve into addiction's root causes and pathways to a balanced life.

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Pollution of land, air, and water significantly contributes to the global decline of species.

Individuals can help limit these harmful impacts. Actions include avoiding single-use plastics,

Pollution of land, air, and water significantly contributes to the global decline of species.

Individuals can help limit these harmful impacts. Actions include avoiding single-use plastics, utilizing public transport, and advocating for stricter recycling programs. Additionally, support efforts to discourage the development of coal-fired power stations.

In the Sahara desert, silver ants can tolerate temperatures lethal to other land animals, though they can only survive the extreme heat for less than ten minutes.

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In the Sahara desert, silver ants can tolerate temperatures lethal to other land animals, though they can only survive the extreme heat for less than ten minutes.

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Agriculture accounts for nearly three-quarters of tropical deforestation. The global food system is the largest consumer of land and water, and the biggest single emitter of greenhouse

Agriculture accounts for nearly three-quarters of tropical deforestation. The global food system is the largest consumer of land and water, and the biggest single emitter of greenhouse gases.

While we can feed the world's growing population, this requires a fundamental reevaluation of our dietary choices and food production methods.

Millions are being displaced from their land due to special corporate rights, a trend significantly influenced by the World Bank's