On October 23, 2009, City Club welcomed former Oregon Board of Higher Education members Kirby Dyess, John von Schlagell, and Donald Blair.

Appointed by Governor Kulongoski

On October 23, 2009, City Club welcomed former Oregon Board of Higher Education members Kirby Dyess, John von Schlagell, and Donald Blair.

Appointed by Governor Kulongoski in 2004, they served until 2008, tasked with creating an innovative, entrepreneurial system to stabilize university income and costs. They discussed their experiences and how outdated organizational structures reportedly hindered their ability to achieve these higher education goals.

A local news story provides further context: Higher Education Leaders Say Structures Hindered Goals.

In 2004, the Gabriel Dumont Institute gathered Métis Elders from across Saskatchewan. Maria Campbell interviewed Jeanne Pelletier and Clementine Longworth to document their stories and learn

In 2004, the Gabriel Dumont Institute gathered Métis Elders from across Saskatchewan. Maria Campbell interviewed Jeanne Pelletier and Clementine Longworth to document their stories and learn about their past.

Their narratives offer a rich tapestry of Métis life, covering experiences with education, transportation, the Michif language, Road Allowance living, employment, hunting, fishing, food, and celebrations. They also shared insights on cultural practices like dancing, fiddling, jigging, square dancing, clothing, medicine, midwifery, and significant historical events such as the 1885 Resistance and Louis Riel.

Explore more resources on Métis history and culture at the Métis Museum.

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute spoke with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv about aligning capital with sustainability principles and the

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute spoke with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv about aligning capital with sustainability principles and the emergence of impact investing. He detailed how he integrates his personal values for a sustainable future into his own investment activities.

Fullerton also referenced the recent SoCap10 conference in San Francisco. He described it as the largest interdisciplinary gathering of individuals and institutions focused on the intersection of money and meaning.

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event with an introduction.

Watch an engaging Auto Complete interview on Girls in ICT, featuring ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN, Christian Guillermet Fernández. They will answer questions from students Manon Grivotet (Ferney-Voltaire high school) and Manon Wolniak (lycée in Saint-Genis-Pouilly).

#GirlsInICT #DigitalInclusion #ITU160 #EmpowerHer #digitaltransformation

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream"

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream" focused on a society at peace with its conscience, living in harmony with all life, and practicing compassionate ecosystem stewardship.

A powerful advocate for a sane, ethical, and sustainable future, Robbins has spoken at major conferences, received prestigious honors like the Rachel Carson Award, and appeared on national shows. He co-founded and presides over the Food Revolution Network, which empowers over 600,000 members to transform food systems for healthy people and a healthy planet.

Spiritual and religious spaces are fundamental community features, reflecting the importance of faith and connection. In a changing global context, the design and use of these places of worship

Spiritual and religious spaces are fundamental community features, reflecting the importance of faith and connection. In a changing global context, the design and use of these places of worship evolve to meet diverse public needs, fostering mutuality, engagement, and social capital.

John McAslan CBE and Aidan Potter (John McAslan + Partners), Sophia de Sousa, and The Revd The Lord Griffiths discuss how shared spaces, values, and connections shape communities socially and culturally.

On June 23, 2020, a panel discussion titled "Knowledge Keepers – Part 1" took place in Canada.

In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis

On June 23, 2020, a panel discussion titled "Knowledge Keepers – Part 1" took place in Canada.

In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor Dr. Karla J. Williamson participated. They were joined by Canadian Ministers Carolyn Bennett, Marc Miller, and Dan Vandal.

This first installment of a two-part conversation explored various important topics for Indigenous peoples across Canada. A transcript is available.

John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute and former JPMorgan Managing Director, recently discussed

John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute and former JPMorgan Managing Director, recently discussed sustainability with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv. He highlighted how thinking about our children and the world we inhabit focuses the mind on these critical issues, asking, "Can you imagine being eighteen years old today and trying to make sense of this world?" Fullerton is writing a book for his children, exploring the context of our current sustainability crisis.

The Capital Institute's mission is to engage leaders, scholars, and society to harness capital and markets. It strives to advance a just, resilient, and sustainable economic system that improves lives and preserves the planet.

Late Native American scholar John Mohawk explored the interrelationship of human evolution and today's climate crisis. He observed that historically, hunter-gatherers and farmers maintained an

Late Native American scholar John Mohawk explored the interrelationship of human evolution and today's climate crisis. He observed that historically, hunter-gatherers and farmers maintained an intimate knowledge of the natural world, especially plants, a connection now rapidly diminishing.

Mohawk highlighted "Native American pragmatism," which successfully balanced practical and spiritual aspects for millennia. He argued that re-establishing this kinship with the plant world, guided by such pragmatism, is crucial for surviving dramatic climatic changes.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6kOA-KtPxw