The first Igniting the Fire Gathering, initiated by Elder Dave Courchene, occurred in 2006 at Manitou Api, a sacred site in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park. This event, featuring Elders

The first Igniting the Fire Gathering, initiated by Elder Dave Courchene, occurred in 2006 at Manitou Api, a sacred site in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park. This event, featuring Elders Robin Greene and Don Cardinal, reunited Original Peoples, with turtles symbolizing new life and Indigenous rebirth.

Now an annual event by Turtle Lodge, Igniting the Fire is open to all cultures, bringing nations to Manitou Api to share knowledge and ceremonies, with Elders transferring wisdom to youth. Attendance grew from 350 in 2006. Documentaries, including *The 8th Fire* (www.the8thfire.org), have featured the event. For more, visit Igniting the Fire or Dave Courchene Jr.

On November 5, 2021, WECAN and the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) co-hosted a COP26 press conference. They reported on the recent Rights of Nature Tribunal, held parallel to the

On November 5, 2021, WECAN and the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) co-hosted a COP26 press conference. They reported on the recent Rights of Nature Tribunal, held parallel to the summit, which focused on systemic change in climate solutions.

The Tribunal heard two cases, notably one concerning climate change and the Amazon rainforest. Presenters included Tribunal Judges: Lisa Mead (Earth Law Alliance), Atossa Soltani (Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative), Pablo Solón (Former UN Ambassador for Bolivia), and Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN International).

COVID-19 has profoundly impacted our food system, causing outbreaks in food markets and plants, increasing food insecurity, and straining supply chains for farmers. Meanwhile, food banks have seen

COVID-19 has profoundly impacted our food system, causing outbreaks in food markets and plants, increasing food insecurity, and straining supply chains for farmers. Meanwhile, food banks have seen a surge in demand, highlighting critical vulnerabilities.

Explore these challenges and their implications for agriculture, food supply, and diets in a conversation with Lisa Held, senior reporter at Civil Eats, and Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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The 20th annual Brower Youth Awards Ceremony was held on October 15, 2019. The event took place at the Herbst Theatre, located in the San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building.

The 2019

The 20th annual Brower Youth Awards Ceremony was held on October 15, 2019. The event took place at the Herbst Theatre, located in the San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building.

The 2019 award winners included Isha Clarke, Mackenzie Feldman, Lia Harel, Isra Hirsi, Shannon Lisa, and Tammy Ramos.

Dr. Pankaj Kalita, an Assistant Professor at IIT Guwahati, is an expert in renewable energy, energy storage, and thermal management. With over 14 years of experience, he has published extensively

Dr. Pankaj Kalita, an Assistant Professor at IIT Guwahati, is an expert in renewable energy, energy storage, and thermal management. With over 14 years of experience, he has published extensively (50+ papers, 12 book chapters) and leads significant research, including projects on energy storage and remote electrification. He is also a recipient of India's Distinguished Visiting Fellow award and an Early Career Research Award.

In his talk, Dr. Kalita demystifies climate change, detailing how fossil fuels drive global warming. He highlights his lab's work developing renewable, waste-to-energy systems to mitigate this. This presentation was part of a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join CCL Education & Engagement Director Brett Cease and CCL Michigan Liaisons Coordinator Lisa DelBuono, MD, for a training on Climate Interactive's En-ROADS climate policy simulator, built with

Join CCL Education & Engagement Director Brett Cease and CCL Michigan Liaisons Coordinator Lisa DelBuono, MD, for a training on Climate Interactive's En-ROADS climate policy simulator, built with MIT Sloan. This session will review the tool's background, details, and how to host your own simulation events.

Lisa demonstrates sample presentations exploring carbon pricing (e.g., Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act) and other climate strategies. Examples for progressive (video) and conservative (video) audiences highlight impacts on energy, land use, and agriculture.

Access presentation slides (cclusa.org/enroads-update), the En-ROADS Simulator (en-roads.org), and further training (learn.climateinteractive.org). Share your experiences on CCL Community’s Forums (community.citizensclimate.org/forums).

Shannon Lisa, Program Director for the Edison Wetlands Association, investigates chemical contaminant dumping. Motivated by growing up in a contaminated state, she protects human health and the

Shannon Lisa, Program Director for the Edison Wetlands Association, investigates chemical contaminant dumping. Motivated by growing up in a contaminated state, she protects human health and the environment through "environmental detective work."

In Franklin, Indiana, Shannon uncovered a decades-old toxic cold case. After children fell ill, she analyzed over 40,000 hidden EPA documents, revealing a mismanaged industrial site and homes potentially invaded by poison gases like TCE. She coordinated residential air testing, finding toxins 18x over state thresholds, prompting a reopened EPA investigation.

Shannon continues to advocate for permanent cleanup in Franklin and national change against industrial pollution. broweryouthawards.org. Film by Storyline Media.

COVID-19 has significantly impacted our food system, leading to increased food insecurity, supply chain disruptions for farmers, and a surge in food bank demand. Outbreaks in food markets, plants,

COVID-19 has significantly impacted our food system, leading to increased food insecurity, supply chain disruptions for farmers, and a surge in food bank demand. Outbreaks in food markets, plants, and farmworker communities highlight these vulnerabilities.

Join experts Lisa Held (Civil Eats), Karen Ross (Secretary, California Department of Food & Agriculture), and Helene York (Professor, Food Business School of the Culinary Institute of America) to discuss what COVID-19 means for agriculture, food supply, and our diets, exploring how to feed a nation under quarantine.

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Lisa Kristine, a fine arts photographer, documents indigenous cultures worldwide. Her work, inspired by her childhood, explores

Lisa Kristine, a fine arts photographer, documents indigenous cultures worldwide. Her work, inspired by her childhood, explores indigenous knowledge through photography, emphasizing humanity's interconnectedness. She also presented "Illuminating the World on Modern Day Slavery," available on EarthSayers.

This content is derived from a TEDx presentation by CalicoCanyan.