Dialogue 7 of "Reconciling Ways of Knowing," titled "Connecting Spiritually with the Land and Each Other," featured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, and Dr. Blair

Dialogue 7 of "Reconciling Ways of Knowing," titled "Connecting Spiritually with the Land and Each Other," featured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, and Dr. Blair Stonechild, moderated by Shaunna Morgan Siegers, MSc. They discussed the essential spiritual connection between people and the land, a foundational Indigenous understanding often absent from dominant worldviews influencing Canadian environmental policy.

This session explored the fundamental connection to the world and each other, emphasizing its spiritual dimension for Indigenous Peoples, maintained through ceremonies. Convenors Miles Richardson, OC, Dr. David Suzuki, and Dr. Nancy Turner later shared insights, followed by audience Q&A. The dialogue originally aired on Tuesday, January 26.

At TEDMED, Eric Dishman made a bold argument: the US healthcare system mirrors 1959 computing, tethered to large, centralized systems like hospitals and nursing homes. He stressed that with an

At TEDMED, Eric Dishman made a bold argument: the US healthcare system mirrors 1959 computing, tethered to large, centralized systems like hospitals and nursing homes. He stressed that with an aging population boom, a fundamental shift is imperative.

Dishman advocates for creating personal, networked, home-based healthcare accessible to all. As an Intel Fellow and director of health innovation and policy for Intel's Digital Health Group, his vision emphasizes a crucial transformation for the future of health.

Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace U.S.A. and creator of the Story of Stuff Project, advocates

Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace U.S.A. and creator of the Story of Stuff Project, advocates for a bias towards Mother Earth, arguing it's beneficial unless driven by financial gain.

She was interviewed on October 28, 2014, at the 2014 Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in Portland, Oregon. The interview was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett (EarthSayers.tv) and Barry Heidt (GeoSpirit.tv).

Her book, *The Story of Stuff*, is available from Amazon or your local bookstore.

Ilarion Merculieff shares Mother Earth's message on global challenges and Indigenous Elders' guidance. He notes that despite numerous environmental organizations, Earth's life support systems are

Ilarion Merculieff shares Mother Earth's message on global challenges and Indigenous Elders' guidance. He notes that despite numerous environmental organizations, Earth's life support systems are failing. Merculieff urges a fundamental realignment in how we address human issues, stating "business as usual" is unsustainable.

With over forty years serving Indigenous peoples, Merculieff is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and a harmonious relationship with Mother Earth. He leads the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways and advises other key organizations. The discussion was moderated by Andrei Gheorghe.

The new UN resolution on AI calls for standards to verify content authenticity and provenance. Technical tools to combat deepfakes will be a key focus at our AI for Good Global

The new UN resolution on AI calls for standards to verify content authenticity and provenance. Technical tools to combat deepfakes will be a key focus at our AI for Good Global Summit.

Want to contribute? Participate in our machine learning workshops on deepfake detection and AI watermarking. You can also join ITU-T Study Group 16.

This talk demystifies sustainability, challenging the myth of complexity and showing how everyone can make achievable compromises and decisions. It was presented by Alex Smith, co-founder of The

This talk demystifies sustainability, challenging the myth of complexity and showing how everyone can make achievable compromises and decisions. It was presented by Alex Smith, co-founder of The Sustainability Group and co-leader of FuturePlus, a tool designed to make sustainability accessible, achievable, and affordable for organizations.

The talk was part of TEDxWoodLane, held on November 5, 2021, at White City House, London. For more information about the event, please visit ted.com/tedx/events/48730. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Indigenous cultures worldwide revere plants as ancient teachers, offering lessons in generosity, creativity, sustainability, and joy. Their living examples inspire how we might

Indigenous cultures worldwide revere plants as ancient teachers, offering lessons in generosity, creativity, sustainability, and joy. Their living examples inspire how we might live.

Blending Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with botanical science, Potawatomi professor Robin Kimmerer explores what plants teach us and how we can become better students.

Since 1990, Bioneers has served as a vital hub for social and scientific innovators, providing practical solutions for pressing environmental and social challenges.

Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and a Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Passionate about environmental

Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and a Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Passionate about environmental health, she also chairs the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter's 20's & 30's group. Mayra holds a Bachelor's in Health Science from California State University, Long Beach, and enjoys outdoor activities with her husband.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Dania, a climate refugee from Aleppo, Syria, realized her family's displacement was caused by climate change. Now living in Revere, MA, she observes similar ignored indicators impacting her

Dania, a climate refugee from Aleppo, Syria, realized her family's displacement was caused by climate change. Now living in Revere, MA, she observes similar ignored indicators impacting her marginalized community, prompting her to advocate against climate injustices.

Driven by her scientific passion, Dania mobilizes efforts from a global perspective to local sea-level rise impacts. She works with youth-led organizations to empower young people and people of color, promoting equitable, science-based climate policy.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sonali Prabhu Kamat is a professional dancer and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed by the California Board of Accountancy, USA. She also holds a CISA certification from ISACA,

Sonali Prabhu Kamat is a professional dancer and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed by the California Board of Accountancy, USA. She also holds a CISA certification from ISACA, USA.

As a dancer, she teaches students of all ages through Shivam Nritya Kala Mandir. Sonali passionately believes that dance promotes a happier, healthier lifestyle for everyone, regardless of age, profession, or body type. She has also taught dance to underprivileged and specially challenged children with organizations like the Rotary Club of Mumbai Kalakar.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.