The Turtle Lodge proudly announces Erica Marie Daniels, a Cree filmmaker from Peguis First Nation and founder of Kejic Productions, as the recipient of the 2021 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneurship

The Turtle Lodge proudly announces Erica Marie Daniels, a Cree filmmaker from Peguis First Nation and founder of Kejic Productions, as the recipient of the 2021 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Award from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). Based in Winnipeg, Erica, 29, specializes in video production, photography, and graphic design.

An award-winning director and producer, her film "Run As One – The Journey of the Front Runners" won two Golden Sheaf Awards and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. She also completed "Mikinakay – Trail of the Turtle" and is co-directing "The Seven Sacred Laws."

Erica mentors youth in media, connecting them to their identity—a passion stemming from her cultural journey at the Turtle Lodge since 2011. She inspires Aboriginal youth to pursue their full potential and dreams.

Climate change is already profoundly impacting humans, biodiversity, and natural communities. Extreme weather, habitat loss, and ocean changes are devastating wildlife globally, from polar bears

Climate change is already profoundly impacting humans, biodiversity, and natural communities. Extreme weather, habitat loss, and ocean changes are devastating wildlife globally, from polar bears to desert tortoises, and causing billions in human and economic damages. The U.S. alone suffered 22 billion-dollar weather disasters in 2020.

Urgent action is needed to expand renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Defenders is actively addressing these threats by developing adaptive conservation plans, advocating for increased funding, and ensuring renewable energy projects are responsibly sited to protect wildlife.

Discover more about climate change impacts and solutions: dfnd.us/climatechange

As a high school student in drought-stricken Reno, Nevada, Celeste Tinajero initiated significant environmental changes at Reed High School.

In 2011, she secured a $12,000 grant from

As a high school student in drought-stricken Reno, Nevada, Celeste Tinajero initiated significant environmental changes at Reed High School.

In 2011, she secured a $12,000 grant from GREENevada to replace leaky bathroom fixtures with water-saving technology. Following this success, she spearheaded efforts to install a hydration station, raising funds through reusable water bottle sales to cover asbestos removal.

Tinajero graduated in 2013, leaving a lasting impact. Today, she continues her advocacy by designing sustainable living curricula for local schools and researching for Reno's "Bag the Ban" campaign against plastic bags.

Dive into Earth’s oceans with *Hostile Planet*, a beautifully filmed series showcasing animals adapting to extreme environments. Hosted by survivalist Bear Grylls, the show reveals epic stories

Dive into Earth’s oceans with *Hostile Planet*, a beautifully filmed series showcasing animals adapting to extreme environments. Hosted by survivalist Bear Grylls, the show reveals epic stories of survival on our fast-changing planet.

Watch the full season on Disney+, or stream other National Geographic content on Hulu, the NGTV app, or ABC app. Subscribe to Nat Geo on YouTube for more episodes and follow them on social media for updates.

Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean

Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean megafauna, including the giant Ice Age bear, *Arctodus simus*, and early humans, evidenced by mammoth remains found with artifacts. Join NHI and archaeologist Dick Ryan to explore Arizona's glacial past, its animals, and early human inhabitants.

Dick Ryan is an archaeologist with ten years of field experience in the American Southwest and a Master's from NAU. His primary interest lies in Paleoindian mammoth hunters, a topic on which he has published extensively. He also actively promotes Mata Ortiz Pottery.

The American bumblebee, once thriving coast-to-coast, is rapidly declining due to habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and disease. This alarming trend signals significant biodiversity

The American bumblebee, once thriving coast-to-coast, is rapidly declining due to habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and disease. This alarming trend signals significant biodiversity loss.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to securing a future for all species. We use science, law, and media to protect essential lands, waters, and climate, believing human welfare is deeply linked to nature.

Connect with us: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Take Action. Email inquiries to center@biologicaldiversity.org.

The animated web series "The Seven Sacred Teachings" follows a young Indigenous boy on a vision quest. He encounters seven sacred animals, like a bear teaching courage, who impart wisdom on how to

The animated web series "The Seven Sacred Teachings" follows a young Indigenous boy on a vision quest. He encounters seven sacred animals, like a bear teaching courage, who impart wisdom on how to live on Mother Earth. Written by Anishinabe Elder David Courchene and directed by Erica Daniels (Peguis First Nation), the series is produced by Peg City Pictures Inc.

Manitoba 150, in partnership with Turtle Lodge and IG Wealth Management, proudly presents these animated shorts. The Turtle Lodge, an international center for Indigenous education and well-being, shares ancient knowledge and promotes connection to nature and unity among all peoples. Learn more at theturtlelodge.org.