Grandmother Flordemayo, a Maya Curandera Espiritu, addressed the Spotlight of Indigenous Peoples plenary at the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions. This significant event occurred in Salt

Grandmother Flordemayo, a Maya Curandera Espiritu, addressed the Spotlight of Indigenous Peoples plenary at the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions. This significant event occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 19th.

Also featured was Jean Fleury, who presented a timeless message from 1244, originally left for humanity.

Konda Mason, a San Francisco Bay Area filmmaker, has an extensive background in films and documentaries. Her recent work includes producing the successful digital full-dome film, "Tales of the

Konda Mason, a San Francisco Bay Area filmmaker, has an extensive background in films and documentaries. Her recent work includes producing the successful digital full-dome film, "Tales of the Maya Skies."

This acclaimed production was created for the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, CA, and highlights the importance of global collaboration.

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day Keeper of the Mayan Calendar, and is a 13th-generation spiritual guide. Grandfather Cirilo is also a founder and Grand Elder of the Continental Council of Elders & Spiritual Guides of the Americas, and an Extraordinary Ambassador for indigenous pueblos in the Guatemalan government.

An international lecturer on Mayan culture, he is renowned for his expertise in the Mayan Long Count Calendar, which culminated around the year “Zero” in 2012. Don Alejandro is dedicated to preserving the sacred teachings, visions, ceremonies, and prophecies of the Maya people, as honored in celebrations like the Wajxaqib Baatz.

Indigenous women are developing local solutions to climate change. Panelists will discuss its impacts on Indigenous women, their communities, and livelihoods, sharing experiences in implementing

Indigenous women are developing local solutions to climate change. Panelists will discuss its impacts on Indigenous women, their communities, and livelihoods, sharing experiences in implementing solutions. These include land management, resilient food systems, and innovative economic approaches that foster community and ecosystem well-being.

The panel features Martha Agbani-Barinuazor (Lokiaka Community Development Centre), Celia Nichim (YIMOM, Mujeres Sanadoras), Tania Eulalia Martínez Cruz, and Monica Coc Magnusson (Cultural Survival). Bia’ni Madsa’ Juárez López (Keepers of the Earth Fund) will moderate.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider community. This radio program will explore poverty's impact on Indigenous Peoples.

Speakers Diana Pastor (Maya K'iche) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) will discuss the effects of poverty in Guatemala and Nepal, respectively. The program is produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San).

Music includes "Indios Tilcara" by Chancha Via Circuito and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Haluci Nation, both used with permission.

This talk explores global human rights issues and their environmental impact, emphasizing their intersectionality and the urgent need for action. Maya, a Duke sophomore studying environmental

This talk explores global human rights issues and their environmental impact, emphasizing their intersectionality and the urgent need for action. Maya, a Duke sophomore studying environmental science and global health, aims to address climate change and air pollution's health effects on marginalized communities.

As a Lebanese and Syrian Muslim American, Maya's research focuses on environmental health and justice in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), a region heavily impacted yet often overlooked. She is a Huang Fellow, Kenan Ethics in Place Fellow, ActFor.Us contributor, and Juhood staff writer at Duke.

This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

This session explores how storytelling, multilingual media, and digital technologies are used to promote and revitalize Indigenous languages. The discussion will focus on innovative approaches to

This session explores how storytelling, multilingual media, and digital technologies are used to promote and revitalize Indigenous languages. The discussion will focus on innovative approaches to language preservation and cultural transmission.

Panelists include Socorro Cauich (Maya), Dulma Batorova (Buryat), Toroga Denver Breda (Khoikhoi), and Vianna Gonzalez (Maya K'iche'). Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan) will moderate the conversation.

This Earth Day, we celebrate Oceana Board member and record-holding big wave surfer Maya Gabeira. An ESPY winner, she has served as an Oceana Ambassador for over a decade, advocating for marine

This Earth Day, we celebrate Oceana Board member and record-holding big wave surfer Maya Gabeira. An ESPY winner, she has served as an Oceana Ambassador for over a decade, advocating for marine habitat protection through initiatives like the "Catch a Break" PSA.

On April 22, 2021, partner Nautica will match all customer donations, with 100% of contributions supporting Oceana program initiatives.

The Maya civilization, renowned for impressive city structures and advanced astronomy, once dominated Mesoamerica. Their influence in mathematics and cosmic calendars, which guided agriculture,

The Maya civilization, renowned for impressive city structures and advanced astronomy, once dominated Mesoamerica. Their influence in mathematics and cosmic calendars, which guided agriculture, continues to resonate, with their legacy enduring through Maya people today.

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