Jaime Latorre, a 15-year-old climate activist and Eagle Scout candidate, advocates for personal leadership and the importance of youth organizations in valuing nature. An avid outdoorsman, Jaime

Jaime Latorre, a 15-year-old climate activist and Eagle Scout candidate, advocates for personal leadership and the importance of youth organizations in valuing nature. An avid outdoorsman, Jaime deeply cares for conservation.

His Eagle Scout project involves creating an insect farm and butterfly haven. Jaime's TEDx talk explores youth activism and how groups like the Boy Scouts foster participatory communities. This talk was independently organized by a local community. Learn more at TEDx.

Involving children in gardening fosters new skills, develops responsibility, and builds self-confidence. Seven-year-old Grace exemplifies this, sharing how she helps her dad cultivate fruits and

Involving children in gardening fosters new skills, develops responsibility, and builds self-confidence. Seven-year-old Grace exemplifies this, sharing how she helps her dad cultivate fruits and vegetables in their backyard greenhouse.

Grace demonstrates getting her hands dirty and even crafted her own watering bottle. A sunny and cheerful child, she loves the outdoors and aims for self-sufficiency by growing her own food, inspiring others to do the same.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Grace West, an 18-year-old community and climate leader, effectively uses empirical social science research to influence policy within her church and broader community. Her innovative approach

Grace West, an 18-year-old community and climate leader, effectively uses empirical social science research to influence policy within her church and broader community. Her innovative approach helped her forge a significant role in climate action.

Her TEDx talk highlights how young people can gain respect and a voice by conducting value-added research that impacts policy development. This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Scientific researcher Morgan Vague discovered plastic-eating bacteria, a potential solution to the global plastic pollution problem. Despite being told in school she wasn't "smart enough" for math

Scientific researcher Morgan Vague discovered plastic-eating bacteria, a potential solution to the global plastic pollution problem. Despite being told in school she wasn't "smart enough" for math and science, Morgan pursued her passion.

After high school, she enrolled at Houston Community College, completing remedial math and basic science courses. Accepted to Reed College, a microbiology course ignited her passion for science. Graduating in 2018 with a Biology degree, she is now a research assistant at Reed, focusing on bacterial biodegradation to combat plastic pollution.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Grace became a primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age, an experience that ignited her passion for elderly care. Raised by them, she intimately understands the challenges of the

Grace became a primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age, an experience that ignited her passion for elderly care. Raised by them, she intimately understands the challenges of the caregiving journey and the critical need for preparation and support.

Driven by her firsthand experience, Grace founded Agewhale, a startup dedicated to transforming elderly care through innovative solutions. She offers valuable guidance for navigating the often-overlooked yet inevitable aspects of end-of-life care, aiming to make it a meaningful experience.

Before Agewhale, Grace led the social enterprise Fair Employment Agency as General Manager, fighting forced labor for migrant domestic workers. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Grace, an environmental musician, passionately advocates for Earth's protection, biodiversity, and biospheres. She consistently reminds her peers about the critical impacts of climate change

Grace, an environmental musician, passionately advocates for Earth's protection, biodiversity, and biospheres. She consistently reminds her peers about the critical impacts of climate change inaction, emphasizing that delays only exacerbate the problem.

Her message is particularly relevant today, especially following COP-26. Grace urges Maryborough residents to take ownership, act locally, and contribute to keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius – a true embodiment of "thinking global but acting local."

This impactful talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Witness one of Guyana's most elusive creatures: a rarely seen eagle. This clip, from "Expedition Guyana" (2008), captures a camera crew filming the country's most challenging bird to

Witness one of Guyana's most elusive creatures: a rarely seen eagle. This clip, from "Expedition Guyana" (2008), captures a camera crew filming the country's most challenging bird to observe.

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The Anishinaabe Seven Sacred Laws, shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene), form the foundation of life and connection to Spirit and land. Represented by seven animals, these laws

The Anishinaabe Seven Sacred Laws, shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene), form the foundation of life and connection to Spirit and land. Represented by seven animals, these laws offer guidance for living on Mother Earth, fostering a vision of hope rooted in kindness and values.

Each animal embodies a specific teaching: the Buffalo for Respect, Eagle for Love, Bear for Courage, Sabé for Honesty, Beaver for Wisdom, Wolf for Humility, and Turtle for Truth. These principles guide us to live from the heart, use our gifts for community, and honor our interconnectedness.

By embracing these Sacred Laws, we align with nature, achieve true freedom, and receive the full support of the universe and Earth.

The First Peoples of Turtle Island foretold the Eagle and Condor prophecy, predicting a time when people from the world's four directions would unite. The Eagle represents the northern hemisphere,

The First Peoples of Turtle Island foretold the Eagle and Condor prophecy, predicting a time when people from the world's four directions would unite. The Eagle represents the northern hemisphere, and the Condor the southern.

This prophecy will be fulfilled in June at the Onjisay Aki International Climate Summit. Indigenous peoples will gather at the center of Turtle Island to unite the human family.