Dr. Evan Adams, an award-winning Canadian actor, playwright, and medical doctor, delivered a TEDxPowellRiver talk on "Wellness, two-eyed seeing and system change." A member of the Tla'amin First

Dr. Evan Adams, an award-winning Canadian actor, playwright, and medical doctor, delivered a TEDxPowellRiver talk on "Wellness, two-eyed seeing and system change." A member of the Tla'amin First Nations, Dr. Adams graduated from the University of Calgary medical school in 2002.

He has held significant roles, including past-president of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada and is currently the Director of the Division of Aboriginal Peoples' Health at UBC. His acting credits include Miramax's *Smoke Signals*, for which he won an Independent Spirit Award. Learn more at tedxpowellriver.com.

Wallace Black Elk teaches that doubt separates us from the Creator, shaping our reality. He advocates understanding nature's elements and for humanity to unite, restoring universal telepathic

Wallace Black Elk teaches that doubt separates us from the Creator, shaping our reality. He advocates understanding nature's elements and for humanity to unite, restoring universal telepathic language.

His insights, titled "Trust Brings Freedom 2 of 2," are available here.

Sally Ranney further explores "The Trust Frequency," a concept developed over 15 years in close association with Black Elk and other visionary elders. For more information, visit TheTrustFrequency.net.

Michael Mehaffy, Executive Director of the Sustasis Foundation, spoke to the Downtown Portland Association on February 28, 2023, about the city's urban challenges. The full discussion is available

Michael Mehaffy, Executive Director of the Sustasis Foundation, spoke to the Downtown Portland Association on February 28, 2023, about the city's urban challenges. The full discussion is available here: https://www.sustasis.org/dna-chat

Dr. Mehaffy is an internationally recognized urban development researcher, educator, and consultant. He directs the Sustasis Foundation, an Oregon non-profit focused on urban issues, and has held academic appointments in seven countries. His experience includes consulting for Portland and Metro, teaching at the University of Oregon, and managing the pioneering Orenco Station transit-oriented development.

With a keen interest in Portland's urban successes and lessons, Dr. Mehaffy considers the city a second home, though he now lives in the Columbia Gorge.

Mayor Sophie H. will discuss Copenhagen's sustainable urban development and offerings for guests at the UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023 in July.

The Congress emphasizes urban

Mayor Sophie H. will discuss Copenhagen's sustainable urban development and offerings for guests at the UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023 in July.

The Congress emphasizes urban planning for people and carbon neutrality. An Honorary Committee of eminent personalities supports the event, participating in selected sessions.

For more information, visit uia2023cph.org.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Through 25 panels, participants shared diverse strategies for a healthy and just world.

A significant session, "Women for Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 2," took place on June 25. It featured prominent women leaders and experts from various global organizations, discussing critical forest protection and reforestation initiatives. The assembly offered interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

The panel “Women For Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 1” took place on Monday, June 23, 2025. It was part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to

The panel “Women For Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 1” took place on Monday, June 23, 2025. It was part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025.

Organized by WECAN, the Assembly united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Diverse panelists, including Indigenous leaders and climate activists from various regions, shared visions and strategies across 25 unique sessions to accelerate a transformative path towards a healthy and just world.