Host Marcia Alvar speaks with Wilma Mankiller, Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1983-1995. Ms. Mankiller (1945-2010) discusses her experiences as related in her book, "Mankiller: A Chief and Her People." She describes her early political activism as well as her eventual return to her home (Oklahoma) which led to her involvement in the Cherokee tribe. Also includes her election as tribal chief as well as her time in office, and, now that she is stepping down, her reflections on the experience. (1994 Interview)

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A Conversation with CEOs featured Dave Armon of 3BL Media, JJ Schickel from Omni Logistics, and Francis deSouza representing Illumina.

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A Conversation with CEOs featured Dave Armon of 3BL Media, JJ Schickel from Omni Logistics, and Francis deSouza representing Illumina.

This content is © 2020 by 3BL Media/Client. All Rights Reserved.

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Cities will be the driving force for action on climate change in this decade, as local solutions are developed to protect communities, systems and the economy from the effects of our changing

Cities will be the driving force for action on climate change in this decade, as local solutions are developed to protect communities, systems and the economy from the effects of our changing climate. Belfast’s Commissioner for Resilience, Grainia Long, outlines the strength of collaboration across the city, the practical solutions being developed, and how this decade will truly be a milestone for global ambition, with local delivery! Grainia Long is Commissioner for Resilience for the city of Belfast, based in Belfast City Council. Her role was created following Belfast’s membership of the global 100 Resilient Cities network, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation. Previous to this, she was Chief Executive of the national child protection charity in the Republic of Ireland, ISPCC Childline. This position followed several years working in housing, including as Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), and previously National Director of the CIH in Northern Ireland. She has served two terms as a member of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, was a member of the Lyons Commission on Housing Supply and Advisor to the Best Commission on the Future of Housing in Northern Ireland. She is currently Chair of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Trust, a social housing provider in England, and Senior Independent Director on MTVH Group Board. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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