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Question from audience member #1 So thank you for your fight. I’m Willie Del, [a valley?] doctoral student in political science. I would like to know in which extent imperialism is the concept to fight. And secondly, in the literature, it is very much criticized that indigenous voices that are represented in the international scene are still very … Read moreDefending the Sacred: Indigenous Peoples Against False Solutions and Article 6​

The opposite of [feng shui]. A disordered, shitty, crappy home [decorating] technique where furniture/wall hangings and [rugs] are randomly placed.source

Kurt Vonnegut says fiction is an art form unto its own. “All of fiction is a practical joke—making people care, laugh, cry or be nauseated or whatever by something which absolutely not going on at all. “It’s like saying, ‘Hey, your pants are on fire.’ “ “Don’t worry about getting into the profession. Write anyway … Read moreKurt Vonnegut’s Advice for Writers

Every year, across the vast expanses of our planet, a remarkable and often unseen drama unfolds in the animal kingdom. From the tiniest insects to the largest mammals, numerous species embark on epic journeys, traversing thousands of miles in search of food, mating grounds, or warmer climates. These migrations are feats of endurance and navigation … Read more10 Extraordinary Animal Migration Journeys

Acker, J. (1990), “Hierarchies, jobs, bodies: a theory of gendered organizations”, Gender and Society, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 139–158. Ahonen, P., Blomberg, A., Doerr, K., Einola, K., Elkina, A., Gao, G., Hambleton, J., Helin, J., Huopalainen, A., Johannsen, B.F., Johansson, J., Jääskeläinen, P., Kaasila-Pakanen, A.L., Kivinen, N., Mandalaki, E., Meriläinen, S., Pullen, A., Salmela, T., Satama, S., … Read moreCreating good knowledge together: heartful-communal storytelling at the intersection of caregiving and academia

“I think of my paintings as alarm clocks,” says artist Isabella Kirkland. “They’re reminders of what’s at stake; the only problem is we keep pushing the snooze button.” Investigating humanity’s relationship to nature, she shares work that takes a creative stand against ecological despair — and quietly urges climate action through permanent images of vanishing … Read moreThe beauty of wildlife — and an artistic call to protect it | Isabella Kirkland

When a natural disaster happens, the most common response is to rescue survivors, determine the damage, and then try to rebuild. Those directly affected often feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and scared. Those far away watch helplessly as terrible scenes unfold on their TV screens and across social media platforms. But then there are the conspiracists. People … Read more10 Wild Conspiracy Theories about Natural Phenomena

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day #IndigenousPeoplesDay poster by Native artist Jackie Fawn showcasing young Indigenous organizers. S/O to Remy, Naelyn, MC Rhetorik, Van and all the amazing Indigenous organizers and community members putting in much work for the struggle! Create. Organize. Celebrate. Build. source

Creative Every Day 2023 January 1st, 2023 After a hiatus, last year, I’m feeling reinvigorated to do the Creative Every Day Challenge again this year, I’ll be challenging myself to do something (and that means anything!) creative each day this year. Today it was some cat doodles, tomorrow, who knows! Feel free to join me. … Read moreCreative Every Day 2023

The impacts of climate change are growing, but so are the world’s attempts to stop them. Hosted by Manoush Zomorodi of the TED Radio Hour, this special TED documentary examines the rapid technological revolution underway — and the real possibility of a better future for all. Featuring urban planner Anika Goss, scientist and carbon expert … Read moreTED Explores: A New Climate Vision | TED Countdown