Donald Abrams, M.D., Chief of Hematology and Oncology at San Francisco General Hospital, co-authored *Integrative

Donald Abrams, M.D., Chief of Hematology and Oncology at San Francisco General Hospital, co-authored *Integrative Oncology*. A pioneer in medical cannabis research, he has extensive experience with cancer and HIV/AIDS patients.

The U.S. government classifies cannabis as a Schedule I drug—the most restricted category—asserting it is unsafe with no accepted medical use.

Despite this, medical cannabis has been used for millennia, with no reported overdoses. Moreover, recent global clinical research consistently demonstrates its medicinal value.

On January 11, 2021, nearly 500 Canadian health leaders attended "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland." Led by the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, this

On January 11, 2021, nearly 500 Canadian health leaders attended "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland." Led by the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, this webinar explored Indigenous perspectives on racism in healthcare. Elder Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dr. Dave Courchene) concluded by sharing a dream about supporting youth, recognizing their inherent strength, courage, and pride.

Access a playlist of all webinar recordings [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjiP3LIyQ9Y&list=PL_wQ7QfAR0HwGWo_pOuO7d45SVxsPnGpN) and a transcript of Elder Courchene's concluding remarks [here](http://www.turtlelodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Concluding-Remarks-Elder-Dr-Dave-Courchene-Setting-the-Foundation-for-Good-Relations-in-Our-Homeland.pdf). The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, dedicated to ancestral knowledge and Earth connection, offers further information at [www.turtlelodge.org](http://www.turtlelodge.org).

Every city has its unique social fabric. Dave Troy visualizes Twitter data from his hometown, Baltimore, to reveal these hidden

Every city has its unique social fabric. Dave Troy visualizes Twitter data from his hometown, Baltimore, to reveal these hidden lines—who talks to whom and who doesn’t. His work explores what online sharing tells us about urban communities.

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The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the

The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the right to self-determination, emerging from Manitoba's First Nations' rejection of the controversial policy. The documentary highlights this influential paper's role as a catalyst for self-determination. Its premiere was attended by original contributors, including the Women of Wahbung and Dave Courchene Jr.

For more information, to purchase the film and accompanying book/guide, or to view the trailer, visit: ourtomorrowsfilm.com, mfnerc.org/product/our-tomorrows-today-wahbung-1971/, and youtube.com/watch?v=TKhrsMqMWTk.

David Meslin, a Community Catalyst, explores why more people don't engage in local politics, despite its

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.