Yesterday, the National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders and Knowledge Keepers honored Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. He was recognized for his leadership, service to the People and Mother Earth, and

Yesterday, the National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders and Knowledge Keepers honored Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. He was recognized for his leadership, service to the People and Mother Earth, and his work in fulfilling the Turtle Lodge's vision.

His spiritual names, Nitamabit (The Original Way and One who Sits in Front) and Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man), reflect his profound contributions to awakening, nurturing, and strengthening the spirit in all Peoples.

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene), a respected Anishinaabe Elder and Knowledge Keeper, shares a vision of hope for Mother Earth and Humankind. He emphasizes ancient teachings,

Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene), a respected Anishinaabe Elder and Knowledge Keeper, shares a vision of hope for Mother Earth and Humankind. He emphasizes ancient teachings, particularly the Seven Sacred Laws, as a foundation for living with kindness and fostering a change of heart.

As the founder of the Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness and Chair of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini promotes reconnecting with the Earth and ancestral knowledge.

Learn more about the Turtle Lodge and the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers by visiting their website: www.turtlelodge.org. Follow them on social media: Facebook (@turtlelodge), Twitter (@turtlelodge), and Instagram (@theturtlelodge).

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3,

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

Closing remarks will be delivered by H.E. Eng. Haitham Alohaly, Governor of the Communication, Space & Technology Commission (CST) and GSR-25 Chair, Saudi Arabia, and Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director BDT, International Telecommunication Union.

Emmanuel Manasseh, ITU Regional Director for Africa, reflects on the remarkable 160-year journey of telecommunications.

He highlights how connectivity has profoundly transformed every

Emmanuel Manasseh, ITU Regional Director for Africa, reflects on the remarkable 160-year journey of telecommunications.

He highlights how connectivity has profoundly 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 targeted professionals compiling ICT household statistics, aiming to improve data quality on individuals' ICT access and use in ITU member states. Participants learned best

This technical webinar targeted professionals compiling ICT household statistics, aiming to improve data quality on individuals' ICT access and use in ITU member states. Participants learned best practices for gathering data through household surveys.

Organized under the ITU project "Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity," and funded by the European Union, this activity strengthens the statistical capacities of national statistical offices and regulatory authorities, particularly in developing countries. The ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA) implements these webinars and workshops.

This technical webinar, designed for national statistics offices and government agencies conducting ICT household surveys, covered ITU's data collection and validation processes. Participants

This technical webinar, designed for national statistics offices and government agencies conducting ICT household surveys, covered ITU's data collection and validation processes. Participants learned about new recommendations for ICT skills data and how to reduce response burden by submitting simple CSV files.

Organized under the EU-funded ITU project "Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity," this activity strengthens the statistical capacities of NSOs and regulatory authorities, particularly in developing countries, through webinars and workshops by the ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA).

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

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