Dr. Gregory Cajete, Director of Native American Studies at the University of New Mexico, explains that Indigenous physicists engage with the world through active participation, not just observation.

This approach involves their entire "sensual being," rooted in the native understanding that everything is "alive" with energy.

Dr. Leroy Little Bear presented a talk exploring the diverse conceptualizations and understandings of Indigenous Knowledge.

His discussion highlighted the varied perspectives and interpretations surrounding this vital subject.

Ishanvi Shetty, a 15-year-old 11th grader from GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai, presents a thought-provoking talk on combating the climate crisis through AI.

An avid public speaker, debater, and philosophy enthusiast, Ishanvi is deeply committed to youth empowerment and environmental advocacy. She actively participates in sustainability initiatives, volunteering, and entrepreneurial ventures, focusing on the intersection of climate change and AI.

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

Our brains are wired for the familiar, but changing this wiring can transform your life. Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola explains how deeply rooted beliefs, often shaped by upbringing and natural biases like negativity and confirmation, can limit our potential and keep us trapped in old thought patterns.

However, our brains are capable of change at any age. By practicing metacognition—observing our thoughts—and challenging automatic beliefs, we can rewire our perceptions and create empowering new narratives. This approach helps us break free, fostering a mindset for human optimization, health, and peak performance. Read more from Nicole Vignola here.

Published on April 20, 2018.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all. For more information, visit the UN Sustainable Development Goals website.

Soul Sanctuary explores Beit T'Shuvah, a Jewish faith-based, long-term addiction treatment center. Here, residents find dignity and respect through *t'shuvah*, a Jewish practice emphasizing accountability and right action. The program helps individuals overcome addiction, presented as a mental, physical, and spiritual malady.

Infused with joy and hope, the documentary invites participants to envision a fulfilling life free from drugs and alcohol. It showcases how people reconnect through therapy, spiritual counseling, dance, choir, and internships. The film's trailer features Harriet Rossetto, the program's founder.

Stand Down events are crucial initiatives designed to help traumatized Veterans overcome homelessness and reintegrate into society. These three-day gatherings provide essential medical, dental, and legal services, but their primary impact lies in restoring a vital sense of community. Founder Dr. John Natchison aptly describes them as a "drug-free Woodstock combined with Maslow's hierarchy of needs and a family picnic."

With over 300 events across the U.S., Stand Down mobilizes 2,000 volunteers to welcome 1,000 Veterans at each session. Recognizing that Veterans disproportionately experience trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, and homelessness, these events foster the community and connection necessary for them to recover their purpose and passion.

Recovery Cafe is a refuge of hope, healing, and transformation. It values individuals often ignored, offering loving attention. Through good nutrition, connection, and community, it combats isolation, loneliness, and recidivism.

This membership organization is not a drop-in or crisis center; it helps people find value and come back to life. After viewing the trailer, visit their website.

NASA reported that Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, continuing the planet's long-term warming trend.

Global temperatures were 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit (0.89 degrees Celsius) above the 1951-1980 baseline average, according to scientists from NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS).

Jaikrishanan Hari, IBM Quantum Computing Leader, and Ajay Kulkarni, IBM Quantum Safe Leader, both from IBM India, were interviewed at the WTSA-24 EXPO.

This event, the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24), took place in New Delhi, India, from October 14-24, 2024.

For further information, please visit: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024

Ritukar Vijay, Co-Founder & CEO of Ottonomy.io, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24) Expo. This event took place in New Delhi, India, from 14-24 October 2024.

For further information, please visit the official WTSA-24 website: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024.

Sandra Maximiano, ANACOM Chairwoman, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24), held in New Delhi, India, from 14-24 October.

For more details, visit the WTSA-24 website: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024

Srikanth Chandrasekaran, Country Head of IEEE India, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24).

The symposium, focusing on telecommunication standards, is scheduled for October 14-24, 2024, in New Delhi, India.

For further information, please visit the official event website: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024

Philippe Metzger, Secretary General & CEO of IEC, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24).

The symposium took place from 14 – 24 October 2024 in New Delhi, India. For further information, please visit: itu.int/wtsa/2024.

Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), was interviewed during the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24). This event took place in New Delhi, India, from October 14-24, 2024.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024

The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference 2024, held in Alaska from September 9-11, united Indigenous relatives and partners globally. The event facilitated sharing insights on climate impacts and honored Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge. Cultural Survival attended, conducting interviews with participants.

One interviewee was Cheepache-Nitty (Mono/Chukchansi), an Indigenous youth and Northwest Indian College student. Cheepache-Nitty advocates for stewarding Mother Earth and aims to decolonize the education system for future Indigenous and Black generations. Their views are personal and do not represent any organization.

This interview was produced by Avexnim Cojti (Maya K'iche'), edited by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San), and featured music by Ziibiwan, Yarina, and The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

Maasai pastoralists, whose sole income source is livestock, face significant vulnerability. Challenges include resource scarcity, climate change, and livestock diseases, profoundly impacting their livelihoods.

In a Maa language interview, Kipaya Ole Mapi, a pastoralist from Monduli District, shares his community's plight. This piece was produced by Mathias Thooko and features music by The Haluci Nation, "Burn your village to the ground," used with permission.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider community. This radio program will explore poverty's impact on Indigenous Peoples.

Speakers Diana Pastor (Maya K'iche) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) will discuss the effects of poverty in Guatemala and Nepal, respectively. The program is produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San).

Music includes "Indios Tilcara" by Chancha Via Circuito and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Haluci Nation, both used with permission.

This edition presents global news on Indigenous rights, featuring reports from the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Malaysia, Nepal, India, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Argentina.

Music for this edition is "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

You wouldn't want to be a male anglerfish! Their existence is one of the most extreme examples of sexual parasitism in the animal kingdom.

Upon finding a female, the tiny male anglerfish bites into her, permanently fusing his body to hers. His circulatory system merges with hers, and he gradually degenerates, losing his eyes, fins, and most internal organs. He becomes little more than a sperm-producing appendage, sustained by the female, with his sole purpose being to fertilize her eggs when needed. It's a bizarre and ultimate sacrifice for reproduction.