The first Igniting the Fire Gathering, initiated by Elder Dave Courchene, occurred in 2006 at Manitou Api, a sacred site in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park. This event, featuring Elders

The first Igniting the Fire Gathering, initiated by Elder Dave Courchene, occurred in 2006 at Manitou Api, a sacred site in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park. This event, featuring Elders Robin Greene and Don Cardinal, reunited Original Peoples, with turtles symbolizing new life and Indigenous rebirth.

Now an annual event by Turtle Lodge, Igniting the Fire is open to all cultures, bringing nations to Manitou Api to share knowledge and ceremonies, with Elders transferring wisdom to youth. Attendance grew from 350 in 2006. Documentaries, including *The 8th Fire* (www.the8thfire.org), have featured the event. For more, visit Igniting the Fire or Dave Courchene Jr.

This EarthSayers Radio interview features videographer Barry Heidt discussing his upcoming three-week journey to Ecuador. Beginning February 2, 2013, Heidt will interview indigenous leaders who

This EarthSayers Radio interview features videographer Barry Heidt discussing his upcoming three-week journey to Ecuador. Beginning February 2, 2013, Heidt will interview indigenous leaders who speak on behalf of Mother Earth. He plans to collaborate with David Tucker, director of Pachamama Journeys for the Pachamama Alliance, and Natalia Greene, director of Fundación Pachamama's Rights of Nature program.

Images illustrating Barry's story are sourced from the Pachamama Alliance and Rights of Nature websites, as well as the EarthDay 2012 Conference. Individuals and organizations interested in collaborating with or supporting Barry Heidt's journey can contact him directly at 541-992-4230.

Global women leaders recently convened to spotlight alternative economic models for people, planet, and a just transition. They emphasized community-led solutions, feminist economics, Indigenous

Global women leaders recently convened to spotlight alternative economic models for people, planet, and a just transition. They emphasized community-led solutions, feminist economics, Indigenous knowledge, and ancient concepts of reciprocity with Earth.

Discussions covered land rematriation, the care economy, post-growth, and Buen Vivir. These emerging, socially just, and ecologically enhancing models offer a path forward for a caring global economy.

Speakers included Monique Verdin (Houma Nation), Nati Greene (Global Alliance for Rights of Nature), Rhiana Gunn-Wright (Roosevelt Institute), Sandrine Dixson-Declève (The Club of Rome), and Margaret Kwateng (Grassroots Global Justice Alliance), with moderation by Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN).

Join host Jeff Corwin in his home state of Massachusetts, partnering with Dr. Lindsay Rosa of Defenders of Wildlife at the New England Wildlife Center. They highlight the center's vital work

Join host Jeff Corwin in his home state of Massachusetts, partnering with Dr. Lindsay Rosa of Defenders of Wildlife at the New England Wildlife Center. They highlight the center's vital work rehabilitating sick, injured, and orphaned animals, including an owl ready for release. The episode addresses the critical issue of lead poisoning, which affects millions of birds annually from sources like fishing sinkers and shotgun shells. Viewers witness the successful treatment and release of a swan, showcasing effective conservation efforts and viable alternatives to lead.

Corwin and Rosa emphasize mindful coexistence with wildlife, urging awareness of human impact on shared habitats. "You can't protect what you do not love," Corwin states. For more information on the featured wildlife, visit Defenders of Wildlife.

Gregory Gorman, Conservation Chair for the New Jersey Sierra Club, discusses the Green New Deal and its specific impact on New Jersey. His TED Countdown talk focuses on climate change action,

Gregory Gorman, Conservation Chair for the New Jersey Sierra Club, discusses the Green New Deal and its specific impact on New Jersey. His TED Countdown talk focuses on climate change action, emphasizing infrastructure and cost parity.

Gorman brings extensive experience, volunteering with the NJ Sierra Club since 2009 and serving as Conservation Chair since 2014. He is a graduate of Al Gore's Climate Reality Leadership Training and actively advocates for a clean energy economy with DivestNJ and EmpowerNJ. He also had a distinguished 37-year career as a U.S. Army Contracting Officer.

This TEDx event was independently organized. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Gregory Kallenberg has written for Esquire, The New York Times, Texas Monthly, and the Austin American Statesman.

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