Aaron Bird Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nations), Assistant Dean at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education, integrates American Indian Studies into teacher education

Aaron Bird Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nations), Assistant Dean at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education, integrates American Indian Studies into teacher education programs. His work enhances student diversity and cultural understanding within the curriculum.

Wisconsin First Nations provides PK-12 educators with a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources. These materials support the teaching of American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

Polar bear cubs spend over two years with their mothers, learning vital survival and hunting skills for their harsh environment. Discover more in our Marine Life

Polar bear cubs spend over two years with their mothers, learning vital survival and hunting skills for their harsh environment. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Community partnerships foster self-reflection, prompting individuals to understand their own experiences and relationships. They demand active engagement in daily life.

Mr. Patton presented

Community partnerships foster self-reflection, prompting individuals to understand their own experiences and relationships. They demand active engagement in daily life.

Mr. Patton presented "A Case Study of University-Community Partnership in Portland, Oregon" at the NW Environmental Health Conference, sponsored by Portland State University in February 2012.

Special thanks to videographer Maegan Prentice of Eyeopening Video.

Join the SEED Institute for its "Wisdom from the Origins Conference," held September 13-17, 2012. This event delves into the Mayan Calendar and other prophecies on humanity's future. Access the

Join the SEED Institute for its "Wisdom from the Origins Conference," held September 13-17, 2012. This event delves into the Mayan Calendar and other prophecies on humanity's future. Access the full schedule.

The conference features insights from presenters like Gregg Braden, Grandmother Flordemayo (Mayan), LeRoy Little Bear (Blackfoot), Barbara Marx Hubbard, Sequoyah Trueblood (Choctaw), and Tata Pedro Cruz (Mayan). It also includes footage of Dancing Earth's performance, Of Bodies of Elements.

Produced by Ruth Ann Barrett, EarthSayers.tv, Portland, Oregon.

The devastating Bighorn Fire burned over 119,000 acres in Arizona's Santa Catalina Mountains. Despite the extensive damage, life is remarkably returning to these wild places in just a few

The devastating Bighorn Fire burned over 119,000 acres in Arizona's Santa Catalina Mountains. Despite the extensive damage, life is remarkably returning to these wild places in just a few months.

After a challenging year, treat yourself to something uplifting. Watch this heartwarming video of a bear family enjoying a morning splash in the mountains above the Center’s headquarters. Footage by Greg Joder ([@_eco.nut_](https://www.instagram.com/_eco.nut_/) on Instagram).