The National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders and Knowledge Keepers honoured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. and his spiritual names, Nitamabit (The Original Way and One who Sits in Front) and Nii

The National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders and Knowledge Keepers honoured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. and his spiritual names, Nitamabit (The Original Way and One who Sits in Front) and Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) yesterday, in recognition of his leadership and role identified by his names, his service to the People and Mother Earth, and his work in fulfillment of the dream and vision of the Turtle Lodge to awaken, nurture and strengthen the spirit in all Peoples.

The Birth of a New Life

A Dream and Teachings Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene) discusses that we are living in a time in

The Birth of a New Life

A Dream and Teachings Shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene) discusses that we are living in a time in need of a vision of hope based on values and teachings that can set the foundation for a change of heart and the birth of a new life for Mother Earth and Humankind. Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini shares ancient teachings of the Seven Sacred Laws, and how these Laws can set a foundation for us to live by as they emanate from having the spirit of kindness.

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini is a respected Elder and Knowledge Keeper of the Anishinaabe Nation, the Founder of the Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness and Chair of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers.

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The Turtle Lodge is a place for reconnecting to the Earth & sharing Indigenous ancestral knowledge, founded on the Seven Sacred Laws. Visit our website at www.turtlelodge.org to learn more.

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Emmanuel Manasseh, ITU Regional Director for Africa, reflects on the incredible journey of telecommunications over the past 160 years, as he shares how connectivity has transformed every aspect of

Emmanuel Manasseh, ITU Regional Director for Africa, reflects on the incredible journey of telecommunications over the past 160 years, as he shares how connectivity has transformed every aspect of life.

In this special podcast episode of ITU Technologized, host ITU's Gretchen Bueermann sits down with Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the Informal Expert Group (IEG) for the World Telecommunication/ICT

In this special podcast episode of ITU Technologized, host ITU's Gretchen Bueermann sits down with Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the Informal Expert Group (IEG) for the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF), to explore the critical themes shaping WTPF 2026.

Listen to the episode here: https://youtu.be/aXhwTxdNNjM

� From bridging digital and intelligent divides to advancing space connectivity, green digital transformation, and resilient ICT infrastructure, this conversation dives deep into how global collaboration can ensure a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative digital future.

� Topics covered:
The growing gap in AI access and digital skills
Space economy and direct-to-device connectivity
Environmental sustainability in tech
Cyber resilience and ICT infrastructure
Innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship

📅 With WTPF 2026 on the horizon, discover why this moment is pivotal for global digital policy and how the forum is preparing to meet the challenges of our rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Read the new draft report here: https://www.itu.int/md/S24-WTPF26PREP... and make your voice heard through the open consultation: https://wtpf.itu.int/2026/consultatio...

This technical webinar was designed for professionals responsible for compiling ICT household statistics. It aimed to enhance the quality of data collected by ITU member states regarding

This technical webinar was designed for professionals responsible for compiling ICT household statistics. It aimed to enhance the quality of data collected by ITU member states regarding individuals’ access to and use of ICTs. Participants explored the importance of these statistics and learned best practices for gathering data through household surveys.
This activity was organized under the ITU project “Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity,” funded by the European Union. The project aims to strengthen the statistical capacities of national statistical offices and regulatory authorities, particularly in developing countries, through a series of webinars and workshops implemented by the ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA).

This technical webinar was designed for national statistics offices and other government agencies that had recently conducted household surveys on ICT access and use. During the session,

This technical webinar was designed for national statistics offices and other government agencies that had recently conducted household surveys on ICT access and use. During the session, participants learned about ITU’s data collection and validation process, including new recommendations for processing ICT skills data, and discovered how to reduce response burden by submitting simple CSV files.
This activity was organized under the ITU project “Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity,” funded by the European Union. The project aims to strengthen the statistical capacities of national statistical offices and regulatory authorities, particularly in developing countries, through a series of webinars and workshops implemented by the ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA).

Tala Debs, Project Coordinator, ITU, on the impact of digital cooperation on development.

Find out more about ITU's work:
https://www.itu.int/160/

#ConnectedByITU

Tala Debs, Project Coordinator, ITU, on the impact of digital cooperation on development.

Find out more about ITU's work:
https://www.itu.int/160/

#ConnectedByITU #ITU160 #TeamITU

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk held on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner, Head of Corporate Communication Division, ITU,

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk held on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner, Head of Corporate Communication Division, ITU, and Arianna Dilauro, ITU, kick off the event with a warm introduction.

Watch an engaging Auto Complete interview on Girls in ICT, featuring ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN, Christian Guillermet Fernández. They answer questions from Manon Grivotet, a student at Ferney-Voltaire high school, and Manon Wolniak, a student at the lycée in Saint-Genis-Pouilly.

#GirlsInICT #DigitalInclusion #ITU160 #EmpowerHer #digitaltransformation #itu160