At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on

At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" The evening concluded with song, drumming, and celebration.

This excerpt covers part of the discussion on "hope," featuring insights from Larry Merculieff, Barbara Ford, and Duane Elgin. The event was videotaped by Sustainability Action Media (SAM).

HRH The Prince of Wales discussed "making polluters pay" at the Sustainability Food Trust's True Cost Accounting event in December 2013. This concept aligns with U.S. discussions on externalizing

HRH The Prince of Wales discussed "making polluters pay" at the Sustainability Food Trust's True Cost Accounting event in December 2013. This concept aligns with U.S. discussions on externalizing costs and risks.

Further insights come from John Fullerton of the Capital Institute, who addresses externalization, and Larry O'Connor of LaTrobe University, Australia, who focuses on accounting reform.

This excerpt features an interview with Aleut elder Larry Merculieff from the Native

This excerpt features an interview with Aleut elder Larry Merculieff from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project. Merculieff critiques the term "sustainability," advocating for humanity's inherent intelligence to live in alignment with all creation.

This series, "Native Perspectives on Sustainability," is produced by David Hall of Portland State University.

Ilarion (Larry) Merculieff, an author and native community connector, has dedicated nearly four decades to serving

Ilarion (Larry) Merculieff, an author and native community connector, has dedicated nearly four decades to serving the Aleuts of the Pribilof Islands and other indigenous peoples. His extensive experience includes leadership roles as City Manager of St. Paul Island, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development, and CEO of Tanadgusix Corporation.

Merculieff also chaired The Aleut Corporation and managed the Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association. As Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Rural Alaska Community Action Program, he notably led Alaska's largest subsistence rights march.

Ilarion "Larry Merculieff" (Aleut), President of the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways,

Ilarion "Larry Merculieff" (Aleut), President of the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways, is a prominent indigenous leader.

At the AASHE 2015 Conference and Expo, he shared his life, culture, and knowledge, offering a vision for transforming sustainability education through an indigenous perspective.

70 million US Catholics are a powerful force for change in Creation Care. Learn how to effectively promote EICDA through proven messaging, activities, and educational events that engage

70 million US Catholics are a powerful force for change in Creation Care. Learn how to effectively promote EICDA through proven messaging, activities, and educational events that engage parishioners.

Andy Panelli, on the leadership team of CCL’s Catholic Action Team and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Encyclical Working Group, and Steve Coleman, a retired engineer and advocate who has helped start Creation Care groups and written on linking moral calls to supporting the Energy Innovation Act, will share their insights.

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Larry Littlebird, a Pueblo Indian from Laguna/Santo Domingo Pueblos, New Mexico, founded Hamaatsa, 320 acres of ancestral land, where he models a spiritual relationship with the land. He embodies

Larry Littlebird, a Pueblo Indian from Laguna/Santo Domingo Pueblos, New Mexico, founded Hamaatsa, 320 acres of ancestral land, where he models a spiritual relationship with the land. He embodies traditional wisdom, living in kinship with all beings. For over 40 years, Larry has served as a life coach, speaker, and artist. His multi-faceted background as a Native filmmaker, master storyteller, and wilderness facilitator, combined with his Pueblo culture and oral tradition, informs his unique coaching style, celebrating an indigenous holistic way of life. Learn more about Larry Littlebird here.

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