Barry Stevens and Nanci Wright co-founded El Puente - The Bridge in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This program offers educational assistance, food, and microloans, primarily to indigenous

Barry Stevens and Nanci Wright co-founded El Puente - The Bridge in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This program offers educational assistance, food, and microloans, primarily to indigenous communities.

El Puente's School Program supports children's educational expenses. The Food Program provides healthy meals and a gathering place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Their Microloan Program offers small loans, from $20 to $400, using proven methods that have combated poverty globally since 1987.

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Guujaaw (Haida) emphasizes the land's vital role in meeting his people's needs and advocates for an economy that supports their multi-generational focus.

This interview excerpt is part of a

Guujaaw (Haida) emphasizes the land's vital role in meeting his people's needs and advocates for an economy that supports their multi-generational focus.

This interview excerpt is part of a series exploring sustainability from indigenous leaders within the Salmon Nation bioregion.

For more information, visit the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project.

Wilson Justin (Althsetnay, Athabascan) discusses true leadership, advocating for a new generation of morally courageous individuals who illuminate issues and speak out across all societal

Wilson Justin (Althsetnay, Athabascan) discusses true leadership, advocating for a new generation of morally courageous individuals who illuminate issues and speak out across all societal levels.

This interview is part of a series exploring sustainability from Indigenous leaders within the Salmon Nation bioregion. Discover more at the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project.

Dr. Mehl-Madrona, author of *Coyote Medicine*, is a Native American healer who blends indigenous cultural wisdom with his practice as an MD and clinical psychologist.

He observes that

Dr. Mehl-Madrona, author of *Coyote Medicine*, is a Native American healer who blends indigenous cultural wisdom with his practice as an MD and clinical psychologist.

He observes that people invent stories to explain the unknown, finding comfort and reassurance in these narratives.

Kickapoo and Sac-and-Fox elder Fred will speak on "Breath of Spirit and Sweet Grass of Humor," focusing on preserving his ancestors' Earth-centered spirituality.

Explore further by

Kickapoo and Sac-and-Fox elder Fred will speak on "Breath of Spirit and Sweet Grass of Humor," focusing on preserving his ancestors' Earth-centered spirituality.

Explore further by visiting the Earth and Spirit YouTube channel, accessible through their website: Earth and Spirit.

Grandma Agnes Baker-Pilgrim stresses the critical importance of water. She observes that people are "crying for water," indicating a severe global scarcity. Without this vital resource, all life

Grandma Agnes Baker-Pilgrim stresses the critical importance of water. She observes that people are "crying for water," indicating a severe global scarcity. Without this vital resource, all life will perish.

Her message highlights our profound connection to water, and through it, to each other. Water unites us all, making its preservation essential for our collective survival and interconnectedness.

This excerpt features an interview with Jeannette Armstrong (Syilx, Okanagan) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project. Armstrong discusses the loss of community and the value of

This excerpt features an interview with Jeannette Armstrong (Syilx, Okanagan) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project. Armstrong discusses the loss of community and the value of building long-term relationships with people and place.

A complete transcript is available at nativeperspectives.net. This content was originally published by NativePerspectives on November 20, 2009.

This excerpt features Roberta "Bobbie" Conner (Cayuse) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project. Conner discusses the vital importance of developing intimate relationships with local

This excerpt features Roberta "Bobbie" Conner (Cayuse) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project. Conner discusses the vital importance of developing intimate relationships with local landscapes and other species.

A complete transcript of this interview is available at nativeperspectives.net. The original content was posted by NativePerspectives on YouTube on December 10, 2009.

This excerpt presents an interview with Larry Merculieff (Aleut) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project (