Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean

Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean megafauna, including the giant Ice Age bear, *Arctodus simus*, and early humans, evidenced by mammoth remains found with artifacts. Join NHI and archaeologist Dick Ryan to explore Arizona's glacial past, its animals, and early human inhabitants.

Dick Ryan is an archaeologist with ten years of field experience in the American Southwest and a Master's from NAU. His primary interest lies in Paleoindian mammoth hunters, a topic on which he has published extensively. He also actively promotes Mata Ortiz Pottery.

The American bumblebee, once thriving coast-to-coast, is rapidly declining due to habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and disease. This alarming trend signals significant biodiversity

The American bumblebee, once thriving coast-to-coast, is rapidly declining due to habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and disease. This alarming trend signals significant biodiversity loss.

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The animated web series "The Seven Sacred Teachings" follows a young Indigenous boy on a vision quest. He encounters seven sacred animals, like a bear teaching courage, who impart wisdom on how to

The animated web series "The Seven Sacred Teachings" follows a young Indigenous boy on a vision quest. He encounters seven sacred animals, like a bear teaching courage, who impart wisdom on how to live on Mother Earth. Written by Anishinabe Elder David Courchene and directed by Erica Daniels (Peguis First Nation), the series is produced by Peg City Pictures Inc.

Manitoba 150, in partnership with Turtle Lodge and IG Wealth Management, proudly presents these animated shorts. The Turtle Lodge, an international center for Indigenous education and well-being, shares ancient knowledge and promotes connection to nature and unity among all peoples. Learn more at theturtlelodge.org.

Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan explores nature's winter wonderlands, revealing the survival secrets of animals like polar bears, owls, and penguins. This captivating episode is from 'Natural

Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan explores nature's winter wonderlands, revealing the survival secrets of animals like polar bears, owls, and penguins. This captivating episode is from 'Natural World: Snow Animals' (2016).

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The Anishinaabe Seven Sacred Laws, shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene), form the foundation of life and connection to Spirit and land. Represented by seven animals, these laws

The Anishinaabe Seven Sacred Laws, shared by Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene), form the foundation of life and connection to Spirit and land. Represented by seven animals, these laws offer guidance for living on Mother Earth, fostering a vision of hope rooted in kindness and values.

Each animal embodies a specific teaching: the Buffalo for Respect, Eagle for Love, Bear for Courage, Sabé for Honesty, Beaver for Wisdom, Wolf for Humility, and Turtle for Truth. These principles guide us to live from the heart, use our gifts for community, and honor our interconnectedness.

By embracing these Sacred Laws, we align with nature, achieve true freedom, and receive the full support of the universe and Earth.

Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace U.S.A. and creator/board member of the