Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include

Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include the memoir *Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in a Fractured Land*, essays in *Civil Disobedience*, and co-edited *Fracture*. He seeks to inspire passion to protect the biosphere.

Brorby is also the author of *Crude: Poems*, with work appearing in *The NY Times* and *Orion*. He has received prestigious fellowships and teaches nonfiction writing at the University of Alabama.

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. Explore other talks at bioneers.org.

Anishinaabe Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene) advocates for youth to learn ancestral land stewardship, re-establishing a sacred relationship with Earth. His insights were central to

Anishinaabe Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene) advocates for youth to learn ancestral land stewardship, re-establishing a sacred relationship with Earth. His insights were central to "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland," a January 2021 webinar where nearly 500 Canadian health leaders met virtually. Led by the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, the event addressed racism in healthcare.

View presentation recordings here and download the transcript here.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness fosters reconnection to Earth and shares ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@turtlelodge), and Instagram (@theturtlelodge).

Naeen Jackson, a former farmer and Food Safety and Environmental Consultant at Jamaica's Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, leads the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project. This

Naeen Jackson, a former farmer and Food Safety and Environmental Consultant at Jamaica's Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, leads the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project. This initiative, funded by the UK and administered by the Caribbean Development Bank, represents Jamaica's largest single investment (£35.5M) in irrigation infrastructure.

The project aims to enhance productivity for over 700 farmers across 700 hectares by providing irrigation and improving market access. It emphasizes a socially inclusive, gender-equitable, and climate-sensitive approach. As an agricultural entrepreneur, Naeen is also a strong advocate for youth and women in agriculture.

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

Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud teaches that addiction arises from unresolved trauma and disconnection from ancestral ways. Healing involves understanding our individual gifts and

Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud teaches that addiction arises from unresolved trauma and disconnection from ancestral ways. Healing involves understanding our individual gifts and responsibilities, learned through ceremony with Elder and family support.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre, in partnership with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin, provides guidance for addiction recovery. Join us as we share Elders' messages on healing for a balanced life.

View our series playlist: YouTube Playlist. Learn more about Turtle Lodge's mission to reconnect with Earth and ancestral knowledge at www.turtlelodge.org, and follow us on social media.

Water Protectors at the main resistance camp in North Dakota vowed continued resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) as the camp was largely vacated following a Wednesday eviction order.

Water Protectors at the main resistance camp in North Dakota vowed continued resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) as the camp was largely vacated following a Wednesday eviction order. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and North Dakota governor imposed a deadline, leading to around 10 arrests. Before the eviction, prayer ceremonies were held, and part of the camp was set on fire.

Protectors assert the camp sits on unceded Sioux territory under the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie. While most left, a couple dozen people remain. This encampment, once hosting over 10,000, was the largest gathering of Native Americans in decades. Construction on the final pipeline section resumed after the Trump administration granted an easement to drill beneath the Missouri River.

This spirited interview features U.S. Hemp Industry pioneers at the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA/ACCC) National Hemp Convention, "Hemp

This spirited interview features U.S. Hemp Industry pioneers at the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA/ACCC) National Hemp Convention, "Hemp 2014: Paving the Way," held November 16-19, 2014, in Delta Winnipeg.

Interviewer Edgar Winters (Oregon Agriculture & Food Rural Consortium & COO of Natural Good Medicines) speaks with Anndrea Hermann and Doug Fine. Hermann, President of the Hemp Industries Association and Oregon State University professor, discusses building a "solid legitimate industry" through agronomy and global partnerships. Journalist and hemp advocate Fine highlights sustainability and a community-based tri-cropping blueprint from his book, Hemp Bound. This essential conversation should not be missed.

The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference 2024 will be held in Alaska from September 9-11. This event gathers Indigenous relatives, partners, and delegates globally to share insights

The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference 2024 will be held in Alaska from September 9-11. This event gathers Indigenous relatives, partners, and delegates globally to share insights on climate impacts and honor Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge.

Cultural Survival's Avexnim Cojti attended, interviewing attendees like Cheepache-Nitty (Mono/Chukchansi). Cheepache-Nitty is a land steward and research associate for Yosemite Ancestral Stewards, engaging youth from five tribes in parkland protection. A student at Northwest Indian College, she advocates for decolonizing education for new Indigenous and Black generations.

Image: Yosemite Ancestral Stewards (courtesy of yosemitenps on Instagram)

Our purchasing decisions can significantly impact the future of imperiled native grasslands, along with the birds and ecosystems they support. In his TEDxFargo talk, Marshall Johnson, Executive

Our purchasing decisions can significantly impact the future of imperiled native grasslands, along with the birds and ecosystems they support. In his TEDxFargo talk, Marshall Johnson, Executive Director of Audubon Dakota and VP of the National Audubon Society, highlights how marketplace choices can help farmers and ranchers conserve grasslands through regenerative grazing. He encourages seeking foods that are better for us and the land, making every day our own Earth Day.

For a decade, Johnson's team has built successful rural and urban community-focused habitat programs. His work in the Dakotas aligns farmers, ranchers, grasslands, and birds in win-win scenarios. Audubon's market-based Conservation Ranching Program now enrolls over 2 million acres across 60 ranches, and he leads the largest urban conservation program in the Northern Great Plains.

Marshall's talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.