Grandmother Florence Paynter, a respected Anishinaabe elder and co-author of "Wahbanung - The Resurgence of a People: Clearing the Path for Our Survival," highlights the vital importance of

Grandmother Florence Paynter, a respected Anishinaabe elder and co-author of "Wahbanung - The Resurgence of a People: Clearing the Path for Our Survival," highlights the vital importance of ceremonies and the role of the Ogimaakwe (life-givers).

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Katherine Peinhardt's research bridges placemaking and climate adaptation, exploring how public spaces can build physical and social resilience in communities. She advocates for resilient public

Katherine Peinhardt's research bridges placemaking and climate adaptation, exploring how public spaces can build physical and social resilience in communities. She advocates for resilient public spaces as an overlooked opportunity to create livelier, climate-adapted cities.

Drawing on her experience with public realm and urban sustainability nonprofits, Katherine developed this paradigm. Her research is hosted by the German Development Institute. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event.

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Katharine Mach, a senior research scientist

Katharine Mach, a senior research scientist at Stanford University, shares her insights.

She discusses future temperature increases and their implications for humanity.

On January 11, 2021, the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar convened nearly 500 Canadian health leaders. Following Indigenous protocols, Dakota Grandmother

On January 11, 2021, the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar convened nearly 500 Canadian health leaders. Following Indigenous protocols, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud offered a blessing, with introductions by Dr. Sabina Ijaz and Dr. Valerie Gideon. Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, led by the National Turtle Lodge Council, shared perspectives on addressing racism in healthcare.

Access all presentation recordings here and a transcript here. The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws, promotes ancestral knowledge and Earth reconnection. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org or follow them on social media.

Grandmother Margaret Behan (Cheyenne), also known as "Global Grandmother," is a prominent spokesperson for Mother Earth's rights and nature preservation. Since co-founding the International

Grandmother Margaret Behan (Cheyenne), also known as "Global Grandmother," is a prominent spokesperson for Mother Earth's rights and nature preservation. Since co-founding the International Council for Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers in 2004, she has advocated for safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Behan will share her personal journey through addiction and recovery, including her spiritual awakening after achieving sobriety. She is scheduled to speak at the SEED Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque on September 14, 2012.

Dialogue 7 of "Reconciling Ways of Knowing," titled "Connecting Spiritually with the Land and Each Other," featured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, and Dr. Blair

Dialogue 7 of "Reconciling Ways of Knowing," titled "Connecting Spiritually with the Land and Each Other," featured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, and Dr. Blair Stonechild, moderated by Shaunna Morgan Siegers, MSc. They discussed the essential spiritual connection between people and the land, a foundational Indigenous understanding often absent from dominant worldviews influencing Canadian environmental policy.

This session explored the fundamental connection to the world and each other, emphasizing its spiritual dimension for Indigenous Peoples, maintained through ceremonies. Convenors Miles Richardson, OC, Dr. David Suzuki, and Dr. Nancy Turner later shared insights, followed by audience Q&A. The dialogue originally aired on Tuesday, January 26.

“A Conversation Across Ways of Knowing & Relating to Land” features Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, the Honourable Harry Slade and Carolyn

“A Conversation Across Ways of Knowing & Relating to Land” features Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, the Honourable Harry Slade and Carolyn Bennett, and Dr. Fikret Berkes. Moderated by Dr. Nancy Turner, the discussion explores relationships to land and diverse ways of knowing among Peoples.

Reconciling Ways of Knowing (RWoK) Conveners Miles Richardson and Dr. David Suzuki further connect this dialogue to RWoK's ongoing series.

This video is Part 2/2 of the dialogue, which originally aired on March 4, 2021. Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/6oY05Ei6hAc

The Reconciling Ways of Knowing dialogue, "Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19," originally aired on November 12,

The Reconciling Ways of Knowing dialogue, "Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19," originally aired on November 12, 2020.

Moderated by Darrin Mah, JD, the discussion featured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr., Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, Miles Richardson, OC, Tom Swanky, JD, and Dr. Sabina Ijaz.

Panelists explored Indigenous Peoples' historical responses to pandemics, how this informed their approach to COVID-19, and broader lessons for Canadian society and the global community.

Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud teaches that addiction arises from unresolved trauma and disconnection from ancestral ways. Healing involves understanding our individual gifts and

Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud teaches that addiction arises from unresolved trauma and disconnection from ancestral ways. Healing involves understanding our individual gifts and responsibilities, learned through ceremony with Elder and family support.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre, in partnership with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin, provides guidance for addiction recovery. Join us as we share Elders' messages on healing for a balanced life.

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