On Earth Day 2020, Elder Nii Gaani Aki (Leading Earth Man), Dr. David Courchene of Turtle Lodge, Canada, shared a profound message.

He conveyed that Mother Earth is currently giving birth

On Earth Day 2020, Elder Nii Gaani Aki (Leading Earth Man), Dr. David Courchene of Turtle Lodge, Canada, shared a profound message.

He conveyed that Mother Earth is currently giving birth to a new life.

Trump's border wall construction is desecrating indigenous lands. To expedite building, federal authorities have waived numerous laws, including the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, the

Trump's border wall construction is desecrating indigenous lands. To expedite building, federal authorities have waived numerous laws, including the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and the Endangered Species Act.

Hia-Ced O’odham activist Nellie Jo David highlights the profound impact on the O’odham people. The new wall in southern Arizona affects communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, threatening their cultural heritage and sacred sites.

While rights are widely understood, the corresponding responsibilities are often overlooked. David Arnot champions a "responsibility revolution" to sustain human rights and democratic ideals,

While rights are widely understood, the corresponding responsibilities are often overlooked. David Arnot champions a "responsibility revolution" to sustain human rights and democratic ideals, urging everyone to participate.

A lifelong advocate for human rights and reconciliation, Arnot has a distinguished career. As a Provincial Court Judge, he pioneered sentencing circles for restorative justice. As Treaty Commissioner, his "Teaching Treaties in the Classroom" project was cited by the UN, and he coined the phrase "we are all treaty people." Currently, as Chief Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, he prioritizes mediation, education, and systemic advocacy over litigation.

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David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at

David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at the University of Vermont.

Orr is the author of *The Nature of Design* (Oxford, 2002) and *Design on the Edge* (MIT, 2006).

His recent work includes a two-year, $2 million project to define a 100-day climate action plan for the Obama administration. Learn more at www.climateactionproject.com.

On Saturday, November 6, 2021, hundreds gathered at the Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness. The event was an Honouring Ceremony dedicated to Elder Dr. Dave

On Saturday, November 6, 2021, hundreds gathered at the Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness. The event was an Honouring Ceremony dedicated to Elder Dr. Dave Courchene and his Vision of Turtle Lodge.

During the ceremony, David Suzuki shared remarks, celebrating Dr. Courchene's contributions.

Underwater drone expert and TED Fellow David Lang asserts that ocean protection isn't solely for scientists; ordinary citizens have a proven history of safeguarding natural treasures. Lang

Underwater drone expert and TED Fellow David Lang asserts that ocean protection isn't solely for scientists; ordinary citizens have a proven history of safeguarding natural treasures. Lang advocates for a three-point plan to conserve underwater wonders, drawing lessons from the US National Parks Service.

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