The Prophecy of the White Buffalo has been preserved by the Magaska Ptesan Wicoti, Hinhan Wicasa Oyate for over 160 years.

Chief Phil Lane of the Four Worlds International Institute

The Prophecy of the White Buffalo has been preserved by the Magaska Ptesan Wicoti, Hinhan Wicasa Oyate for over 160 years.

Chief Phil Lane of the Four Worlds International Institute describes this ancient prophecy.

Chief Phil Lane Jr. shares one of the four sacred songs of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

He emphasizes that this particular song carries a vital message, highly relevant for humanity in our

Chief Phil Lane Jr. shares one of the four sacred songs of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

He emphasizes that this particular song carries a vital message, highly relevant for humanity in our current era.

Chief Phil Lane of the Four World's International Institute advocates for balance and harmony, emphasizing humanity as one family. This message was shared in December 2015.

Lane also led a

Chief Phil Lane of the Four World's International Institute advocates for balance and harmony, emphasizing humanity as one family. This message was shared in December 2015.

Lane also led a climate change demonstration in Los Angeles. Footage of this event is available here.

In a 1994 interview, host Marcia Alvar speaks with Wilma Mankiller, Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1983-1995). Mankiller discusses experiences from her book, "Mankiller: A Chief and Her

In a 1994 interview, host Marcia Alvar speaks with Wilma Mankiller, Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1983-1995). Mankiller discusses experiences from her book, "Mankiller: A Chief and Her People."

She details her early political activism, her return to Oklahoma, and subsequent involvement with the Cherokee tribe. The conversation covers her election as tribal chief, her time in office, and reflections on her tenure as she prepared to step down.

Anthropologist and venture capitalist Stephen DeBerry reveals a surprising insight: communities on the social, economic, and environmental margins often reside on the east sides of cities. In his

Anthropologist and venture capitalist Stephen DeBerry reveals a surprising insight: communities on the social, economic, and environmental margins often reside on the east sides of cities. In his talk, he explains how environmental and man-made factors create "disparity by design" in places like East Palo Alto and East Jerusalem, offering elegant solutions.

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A Conversation with CEOs featured Dave Armon of 3BL Media, JJ Schickel from Omni Logistics, and Francis deSouza representing Illumina.

This content is © 2020 by 3BL Media/Client. All

A Conversation with CEOs featured Dave Armon of 3BL Media, JJ Schickel from Omni Logistics, and Francis deSouza representing Illumina.

This content is © 2020 by 3BL Media/Client. All Rights Reserved.

Dr. Michael Mann, recipient of the 2017 Stephen H. Schneider Award, shares his perspective on finding hope amidst the fight against climate disruption.

For more insights from Dr. Mann and

Dr. Michael Mann, recipient of the 2017 Stephen H. Schneider Award, shares his perspective on finding hope amidst the fight against climate disruption.

For more insights from Dr. Mann and Climate One, visit their website: climateone.org.

Details about the Seventh Annual Stephen H. Schneider Award event are available here: event details.

A panel discussed the private sector's role in addressing the global refugee crisis.

Panelists included Stephen Kaufer, President and CEO of TripAdvisor; Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO of MercyCorps;

A panel discussed the private sector's role in addressing the global refugee crisis.

Panelists included Stephen Kaufer, President and CEO of TripAdvisor; Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO of MercyCorps; and Shamina Singh, Executive Vice President of Sustainability and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.

Stephen Dinan of the Shift Network presented "Vision 2012," a comprehensive roadmap for achieving a global shift. This vision synthesized dozens of interlocking strategies, designed to guide

Stephen Dinan of the Shift Network presented "Vision 2012," a comprehensive roadmap for achieving a global shift. This vision synthesized dozens of interlocking strategies, designed to guide humanity toward a sustainable, peaceful, healthy, and prosperous planetary civilization.

Its aim was to set this trajectory within three years of its launch, with long-term benefits unfolding in the decades to follow.