Get ready for a far reaching and engaging conversation with Jon Trapp - Gray Wolf biologist, Wildland Fire Incident Commander, Fire Behavior Analyst, Conservation Biologist, USAF Survival Instructor

Get ready for a far reaching and engaging conversation with Jon Trapp - Gray Wolf biologist, Wildland Fire Incident Commander, Fire Behavior Analyst, Conservation Biologist, USAF Survival Instructor and Intelligence Analyst. Of particular interest will be Jon's perspective on the climate crisis and how it will affect wildland fire in the Western US and the recovery of threatened and endangered species. If you want to participate in the question and answer session register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4QCgaOKaRDS1UO6art94kw Photo Credit: Kyle Miller

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"Seven Sacred Laws" is an inspiring documentary that explores the ancient universal values of the Anishinaabe People of Turtle Island (North America). Director Nihad Ademi, in this follow-up to his award-winning bio-doc "White Balloon," presents these laws as essential guideposts for human conduct and fostering a deeper relationship with Mother Earth.

Featuring breathtaking prairie footage and interviews with Indigenous elders Dave Courchene Jr and Florence Paynter, the film helps viewers redefine their identity and direction amidst today's growing conflicts, dislocation, and environmental challenges.

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The First Igniting the Fire Gathering was held at the sacred site of Manitou Api in the geographic centre of Turtle Island (North America) - at Bannock Point in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park.

The First Igniting the Fire Gathering was held at the sacred site of Manitou Api in the geographic centre of Turtle Island (North America) - at Bannock Point in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park. Elder Dave Courchene received a vision to call the people back to the ancient sacred site, which had been used for thousands of years by the Original Peoples from all over Turtle Island for gathering, meeting, sharing ceremony, dreams, visions and prophecies. This historic first gathering features the late respected Elders Robin Greene and Don Cardinal. The Elders gave special permission for parts of this special ceremonial gathering to be recorded and shared. "During the event of the gathering, there was an appearance of many little turtles. The Elders said this was a sign of a time of a new life, a sign that the rebirth of our people had taken place at this event." The Turtle Lodge is responsible for initiating Igniting the Fire – The Sacred Gathering, an annual gathering of Elders, Youth, Adults, Parents, Students, Educators and Researchers, led by indigenous people and open to people of all cultures and backgrounds. Igniting the Fire – The Sacred Gathering has been held annually in the sacred site of Manitou Api in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba, Canada. At this gathering, nations gather the way our ancestors did since time immemorial on our sacred sites, to share knowledge, medicines, ceremonies and prophecies. It is a gathering where our Elders transfer their knowledge to youth and adults, following the protocol of our old ways. The 1st Annual Igniting the Fire gathering was held in 2006, with 350 people attending. In 2007, numbers rose to over 1000. Several documentaries and films have been produced based on the gathering, including The 8th Fire (see www.the8thfire.org). For more information on the Igniting the Fire Gathering, organized by Turtle Lodge, please see: http://www.turtlelodge.org/cause-view/igniting-the-fire/ http://www.turtlelodge.org/staff-view/dave-courchene-jr/

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An interview from the November 2014 Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) conference features hemp growers from Canada and Finland (Finola).

Anita Hemmila, Jace Callaway, Will Van Roessel,

An interview from the November 2014 Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) conference features hemp growers from Canada and Finland (Finola).

Anita Hemmila, Jace Callaway, Will Van Roessel, and Dave Markus discuss their experiences in growing hemp.

This video was produced by Barry Heidt on behalf of the Oregon Agriculture Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC).

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