Speakers David Yarnold (National Audubon Society) and Andrea Mackenzie (Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority) discussed the environmental impact of the pandemic, climate change, and racial

Speakers David Yarnold (National Audubon Society) and Andrea Mackenzie (Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority) discussed the environmental impact of the pandemic, climate change, and racial tensions, fostering connection with Vayun Tiwari, 2020 National Audubon Photography Award winner.

Moderated by Sal Pizarro (Mercury News), this event occurred Thursday, March 18, at 3:00 PM PDT, partnering with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Library District, and San Jose Public Library.

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“The Seven Sacred Teachings” is a vibrant animated web series following a young Indigenous boy on a vision quest. He encounters seven sacred animals, each teaching him how humans should live

“The Seven Sacred Teachings” is a vibrant animated web series following a young Indigenous boy on a vision quest. He encounters seven sacred animals, each teaching him how humans should live on Mother Earth, like a bison imparting the law of respect.

Written by Anishinabe Elder David Courchene, directed by Erica Daniels, and produced by Peg City Pictures Inc., this imaginative series is presented by Manitoba 150. They partner with Turtle Lodge, an international center for Indigenous education and well-being, and IG Wealth Management.

The Turtle Lodge is renowned for sharing ancient knowledge and fostering reconnection with nature and diverse communities. Learn more at theturtlelodge.org.

"Les sept enseignements sacrés" est une websérie animée colorée et imaginative. Écrite par l’aîné anishinabe David Courchene et réalisée par Erica Daniels (Première Nation Peguis),

"Les sept enseignements sacrés" est une websérie animée colorée et imaginative. Écrite par l’aîné anishinabe David Courchene et réalisée par Erica Daniels (Première Nation Peguis), elle suit un jeune garçon autochtone en quête de vision. Il y rencontre sept animaux sacrés qui lui enseignent comment vivre en harmonie avec la Terre mère.

Manitoba 150, en partenariat avec le Turtle Lodge et IG Gestion de patrimoine, est fier de présenter ces courts métrages d’animation. Le Turtle Lodge, un centre international pour l’éducation et le bien-être des Autochtones, est reconnu pour le partage de connaissances universelles et la reconnexion à la nature.

Pour plus d’informations sur le Turtle Lodge, visitez theturtlelodge.org.

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses their

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses their programs.

Key initiatives include the Rainy Day Kits, which provide marine ecology lesson plans for students in sailing programs and low-resource environments, and Clean Regattas, a certification program helping events achieve higher environmental standards.

Pingaro was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett, with videography by David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv, at the America's Cup Finals in San Francisco on September 10, 2013.

Homeboy Joy Ride, directed by Paul Steinbroner and produced with David Okimoto, is one of six segments in the *Called from Darkness* documentary series. Steinbroner is an accomplished

Homeboy Joy Ride, directed by Paul Steinbroner and produced with David Okimoto, is one of six segments in the *Called from Darkness* documentary series. Steinbroner is an accomplished filmmaker with over thirty years' experience in addiction, neuropharmacology, and brain chemistry topics.

For more details, download a brief overview. DVDs of *Homeboy Joy Ride* can be purchased from the Homeboy Industries online store.

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is essential to prevent catastrophic climate failure.

Tamara Lorincz highlighted over two trillion dollars annually spent on military operations and resource extraction. Dr. Amara Eniya explained how climate crisis-driven droughts and floods compound national debt, crippling nations struggling to meet basic needs. John D. Liu, representing Commonland, showcased global efforts to restore land and hydrological cycles.

Edited by Mike Coe; Produced by Dale Walkonen; Music by David Fesliyan. For more information, visit the Commonland Foundation and the FacingFuture Library.