Teresa Ryan, also known as Smhayetsk, from the Gitlan tribe of the Tsimshian Nation, carries the wisdom of her Ganhada clan and her mother, Loa Ryan. Her career in forestry and conservation sciences intertwines scientific rigor with Indigenous knowledge, creating a bridge between ancestral wisdom and modern ecological understanding. As a lecturer at the University […]
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Navigating the Currents of Change: A Conversation with Indigenous Activist Sammy Gensaw III
Sammy Gensaw III (Yurok) was born and raised as a fisherman along Northern California’s Klamath River. His journey reflects a blend of ancestral wisdom and contemporary activism, all centered around the profound significance of preserving ecosystems and Indigenous traditions. From his earliest days, Sammy was steeped in the ethos of community organizing, a legacy passed […]
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Keynotes That Wowed Us at Bioneers 2024
Throughout the year, we are frequently reminded that inspiration can come from myriad places: a childhood spent in nature, proximity to a community in need, and phenomenal mentors, to name just a few. Once each year, at the annual Bioneers Conference, a few thousand of us are inspired by the luminous thinkers, doers and creators […]
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Erica Gies – The Slow Water Movement: How to Thrive in an Age of Drought and Deluge
This widely-traveled independent journalist and National Geographic Explorer drew from her masterful book, Water Always Wins: Thriving in an age of drought and deluge, to share both ancient and cutting-edge approaches to and philosophies of water management being implemented in a number of locales around the world that offer far more effective strategies to ensure a healthy, […]