Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, filmmaker Erica Daniels, and Peg City Pictures Inc. created "The Seven Sacred Laws." This animated web series follows a young boy on a vision quest, where he learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals.

Manitoba 150, partnering with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness and IG Wealth Management, proudly presents these short animated films.

The Turtle Lodge, a center for Indigenous education and wellness, promotes reconnecting to Earth and sharing ancestral knowledge, founded on the Seven Sacred Laws. More information is available at www.turtlelodge.org.

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Tora Fisher is a New York-based singer-songwriter and performance artist. Her father founded the Fisher House Foundation, a network of comfort homes for military families. Tora developed a keen interest in both the arts and this philanthropic work.

At 13, Tora was the sole survivor of a plane crash that killed her father and stepmother. Music and performance aided her recovery and pursuit of her dreams as a recording artist. She now supports the Fisher House Foundation by donating proceeds from her CDs.

As Tora aptly puts it, "it's not about what happened to me; it's about what's happening."

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Why generational pressure is the key to climate change policy? Watch Dan Esty on Big Think New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos:

Why generational pressure is the key to climate change policy? Watch Dan Esty on Big Think New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DAN ESTY Daniel C. Esty is the Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Yale Law School. Known for his innovative policy ideas and commitment to transformative change, Dan served as head of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection from 2011 to 2014. He is the editor of "A Better Planet: 40 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future." Purchase "A Better Planet: Forty Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future" here: https://bigth.ink/Esty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSCRIPT: The key to progress on environment broadly and on climate change in particular is to change values. I think this has to be understood as in some regards an ethical issue, a moral issue and one has to see it as a wrong to contaminate the planet and to put at risk the future of humanity on the planet. And I think that change is coming and curiously but perhaps not really surprisingly it is coming from young people much more from the generation that’s currently in positions of leadership. Greta and other young people are out there saying to the leaders and political positions of power not only in the United States but across the world step up. You need to do more. And I think we have seen again and again that transformational change is often driven by generational change. And I think it’s almost certainly going to be true on climate change. Fifty years ago if we’d had this interview I’d probably be smoking or maybe smoking a pipe as a professor. That’s so unacceptable now you don’t even have to tell me that I can’t come in and light up a cigarette. Norms have changed. Values have changed. We know now that that’s completely unacceptable and a threat to public health. And I think we’re starting to get there on climate change. Things that might have in the past seemed normal, acceptable, even if they seemed a little bad, a little bit of harm are increasingly totally unacceptable and we therefore have I think the foundation for the kind of generational change and change in values that can really drive us more quickly towards climate change solutions. And in our Better Planet book there’s a really beautiful essay by one of the students at Yale, one of several student essays in this case by a guy named Paul Rink spelling out how young people in particular are starting to drive some of these court cases where they take on both the government and the big energy industry companies and say it’s up to you to make our future secure and you’re not doing the job you need to do. ABOUT BIG THINK: Smarter Faster™ Big Think is the leading source of expert-driven, actionable, educational content -- with thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, we help you get smarter, faster. S​ubscribe to learn from top minds like these daily. Get actionable lessons from the world’s greatest thinkers & doers. Our experts are either disrupting or leading their respective fields. ​We aim to help you explore the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century, so you can apply them to the questions and challenges in your own life. Other Frequent contributors include Michio Kaku & Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Michio Kaku Playlist: https://bigth.ink/kaku Bill Nye Playlist: https://bigth.ink/BillNye Neil DeGrasse Tyson Playlist: https://bigth.ink/deGrasseTyson Read more at Bigthink.com for a multitude of articles just as informative and satisfying as our videos. New articles posted daily on a range of intellectual topics. Join Big Think Edge, to gain access to an immense library of content. It features insight from many of the most celebrated and intelligent individuals in the world today. Topics on the platform are focused on: emotional intelligence, digital fluency, health and wellness, critical thinking, creativity, communication, career development, lifelong learning, management, problem solving & self-motivation. BIG THINK EDGE: https://bigth.ink/Edge If you're interested in licensing this or any other Big Think clip for commercial or private use, contact our licensing partner, Executive Interviews: https://bigth.ink/licensing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Big Think here: 📰BigThink.com: https://bigth.ink 🧔Facebook: https://bigth.ink/facebook 🐦Twitter: https://bigth.ink/twitter 📸Instagram: https://bigth.ink/Instragram 📹YouTube: https://bigth.ink/youtube ✉ E-mail: info@bigthink.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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17-year old innovator Mira Bhattacharya doesn’t believe in the current cleanup solution for oil spills and spent three years searching for a better and more sustainable remedy. In this talk she

17-year old innovator Mira Bhattacharya doesn’t believe in the current cleanup solution for oil spills and spent three years searching for a better and more sustainable remedy. In this talk she explains how simple orange peels hold the answer. Mira Bhattacharya is a 17-year-old Toronto-based innovator, who is passionate about using upcoming and exponential technologies to impact billions. From a young age, she became interested in tackling both social justice and environmental issues. She has competed and presented her research on environmental sustainability on two occasions at the Canada Wide Science Fair, garnering her two silver medals, as well as the Youth Can Innovate award. In March of 2020, Mira Co-Founded “Disable the Difference”, a Non-Profit Organization with a mission to raise awareness, provide support, and advocate for policy change for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Samadrita is the youngest climate change advocate at 7 years old. She talks about how children can make a difference in reducing our carbon footprint and take action in mitigating climate change.

Samadrita is the youngest climate change advocate at 7 years old. She talks about how children can make a difference in reducing our carbon footprint and take action in mitigating climate change. Samadrita is a 7-year old student with a strong inclination towards preserving nature and all the life forms on earth. She visualizes a world that is peaceful, empathetic and thrives in inter-species harmony. An avid reader, Samadrita is well aware of the current threats to our environment and the human activities that have led to this situation. She is not only vocal about the adverse ill-effects of Climate change, but she lives by example by walking the walk. Being aware of our carbon footprints, she has already been plant-based for the past two years and avoids any packaged food products to say the least. Samadrita is also passionate about animal welfare and is empathetic towards all beings equally. At a very young age, she has taken up the mission to raise awareness and set an example for all. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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This powerful film explores the resurgence of urban farming in American cities. It showcases how diverse individuals are reclaiming lost skills and reconnecting people with their food, especially in Los Angeles.

Three LA residents exemplify this movement: Rishi, who traded a Silicon Valley career for backyard farming; Ron, who fought the city for his right to grow food on a public strip; and Adam and Jenna, a young couple cultivating their relationship through urban farming.

Urban farming is a growing global environmental movement, with unique significance in Los Angeles. This film was distributed by FilmBuff for Grist.

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The Seven Sacred Laws is an imaginative animated web series based on Anishinaabe teachings. Written by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, directed by Erica Daniels, and created by Peg City Pictures Inc., it follows a young boy on a vision quest, learning valuable lessons from seven sacred animals.

Manitoba 150 proudly presents these short films in partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness and IG Wealth Management. The Turtle Lodge, founded on the Seven Sacred Laws, is dedicated to reconnecting with Earth and sharing Indigenous ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org.

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