David Meslin, a Community Catalyst, explores why more people don't engage in local politics, despite its direct impact on their lives through issues like schools, zoning, and elections.

Meslin argues that this lack of involvement isn't apathy. Instead, he identifies it as a complex "web of barriers" that actively reinforce disengagement. He advocates for collaborative efforts to dismantle these obstacles.

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This live webinar was recorded Wed Sept. 16, 2020 by the Institute of Traditional Medicine. In this session, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene — Nii Gaani Aki Innini (Leading Earth Man), shared teachings

This live webinar was recorded Wed Sept. 16, 2020 by the Institute of Traditional Medicine. In this session, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene — Nii Gaani Aki Innini (Leading Earth Man), shared teachings on the importance of The Sacred Fire and bringing light into the world. Elder Dave spoke about “Lighting of the Sacred Fires” on December 21 (Winter Solstice) – and the call for prayers and joining in the sacred fires in celebrating the birth of a new sun. Q&A with Elder Dave followed the talk. Dave Courchene's bio can be found at http://www.turtlelodge.org/staff-view/dave-courchene-jr/

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Dave's Killer Bread is run by Dave Dahl who served 15 years in prison. Dave changed his attitude and now works to change the attitudes of other ex-cons not only by example but also employing

Dave's Killer Bread is run by Dave Dahl who served 15 years in prison. Dave changed his attitude and now works to change the attitudes of other ex-cons not only by example but also employing them. Dave uses his experience with prison not as a negative, but as a positive, promotional tool for his business and it works. Phil Jefferson interviews Dave and takes a look at his operation.

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