As global urbanization accelerates, affordable housing has become a critical concern. Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director

As global urbanization accelerates, affordable housing has become a critical concern. Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, advocates for housing to be central to urban planning, design, and overall strategy. This emphasis is crucial for addressing the affordable housing challenge.

Affordability, as defined in a recent MGI report, represents the financial burden a household bears—typically 30-40% of its income. This information was published March 19, 2015.

On World Water Day, Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action

On World Water Day, Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM). The radio discussion focused on Heidt's recent trip to Ecuador's Achuar Territory to interview indigenous leaders.

Heidt highlighted severe water pollution from oil extraction, urging sustainability advocates to bear witness and raise their voices. He emphasized the critical need to oppose the continued exploitation of Mother Earth and her peoples for short-term profits and insatiable oil demand.

Join author Kathleen Dean Moore and Tom Fleischner of the Natural History Institute to celebrate Earth's wild music. They will discuss the planet's diverse music-makers—from whales to

Join author Kathleen Dean Moore and Tom Fleischner of the Natural History Institute to celebrate Earth's wild music. They will discuss the planet's diverse music-makers—from whales to meadowlarks—and the urgent need to protect their songs from silencing, exploring how we can connect and act.

The event features Kathleen reading from her new book, *Earth’s Wild Music*. Also, enjoy a "Sidewinder Rattlesnake" concert with author Craig Childs and jazz percussionist Jonathan Rodriguez, complemented by immersive sounds of wolves, loons, and humpback whales.

Co-sponsors: Counterpoint Press, Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, Peregrine Book Co., PLAYA: a center for the intersection for art and science, The Spring Creek Project, The Safina Center, and Center for Humans and Nature.

Women worldwide, particularly in the "developing world," disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, yet their voices are frequently overlooked. Climate,

Women worldwide, particularly in the "developing world," disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, yet their voices are frequently overlooked. Climate, physical, and psycho-spiritual health are deeply interconnected, not separate issues.

A panel of leading women activists, including Zainab Salbi, Nina Simons, Justin Winters, Kahea Pacheco, and Helena Gualinga, explored climate's impact on women. They advocated for women's full inclusion in all climate solutions, linking these struggles to personal healing and authentic global change.

This discussion took place at the 2022 Bioneers Conference. Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

On February 7, 2021, David Courchene III hosted Session 2 via Zoom, featuring the Red Shadow Singers and Knowledge Keepers Mary and Robert Maytwayashing, and singer Cody Courchene. The session

On February 7, 2021, David Courchene III hosted Session 2 via Zoom, featuring the Red Shadow Singers and Knowledge Keepers Mary and Robert Maytwayashing, and singer Cody Courchene. The session focused on translating ceremonial songs.

Mary Maytwayashing shared the Ojibwe translation and significance of the Nibi Water Song, received in a dream. Cody Courchene presented the Turtle, Black Bear, and Calling In Songs, which were translated by Robert Maytwayashing.

Produced by David Courchene III and Pic River Development Corp (PRDC), this session built upon previous work. You can watch Red Shadow Singers Traditional Drum Songs: Learn the Meaning Behind the Songs (Session 1) here.

Kitchi dago zegi’ awiya dabishgoo sabe, zaagewe jii bii o’gikinoo’amaagoot owaay gwiiwizens yaah gway-a-kwaa-diziwin.

Written by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene and directed by

Kitchi dago zegi’ awiya dabishgoo sabe, zaagewe jii bii o’gikinoo’amaagoot owaay gwiiwizens yaah gway-a-kwaa-diziwin.

Written by Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene and directed by Indigenous filmmaker Erica Daniels, *The Seven Sacred Laws* is an imaginative animated web series from Peg City Pictures Inc. It follows a young boy on a vision quest, learning valuable lessons from seven sacred animals.

Manitoba 150, in partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness and IG Wealth Management, proudly presents these short animated films. The Turtle Lodge, founded on the Seven Sacred Laws, is a center for reconnecting to Earth and sharing ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org.

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, argues that economic growth, the primary global policy objective, is unsustainable. Its long-term viability

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, argues that economic growth, the primary global policy objective, is unsustainable. Its long-term viability is increasingly questioned due to environmental impacts, resource scarcity, and its failure to significantly improve happiness, eliminate poverty, or create full employment.

A simulation model of the Canadian economy demonstrates that full employment, poverty eradication, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and fiscal balance are achievable without economic growth. Victor advocates shifting focus from growth to specific objectives directly related to human and planetary well-being.