In honor of Women's History Month this collection of stories introduces students to powerful women making a difference in their communities.
In honor of Women's History Month this collection of stories introduces students to powerful women making a difference in their communities.
Photographer Diane Barker captures the changes taking place for the nomadic mountain people of Tibet.
The culture and livelihoods of Indigenous women of the Omo River Valley in Ethiopia are threatened due to a hydroelectric dam.
Five years after filming Marie’s Dictionary, Marie and her family share how they continue to teach Wukchumni classes to members of their community.
Marie Wilcox is the last fluent speaker of Wukchumni and created a dictionary to keep her language alive.
This short film documents the impact of sand dredging on Cambodia's mangrove forests and the lives of the people who depend on them for survival.
Images document the majesty and beauty of icebergs and the fragile environment of the polar regions.
Five African American women quilters and freedom-fighters from Gee’s Bend, Alabama, share their cultural and family heritage of quilting.
South African “village grannies” lace up their soccer shoes and kick their way through centuries of taboos.
Parliamentarian and social activist Nirmala Deshpande describes how an Indian nationalist slogan was transformed into a wish of goodwill for the whole world.
Parliamentarian and social activist Nirmala Deshpande speaks to the ecological principles of limitation, complexity and interdependence.
An Indian social activist and advocate rejects the idea that Indigenous peoples must assimilate to a market economy that is neither inclusive nor sustainable long-term.
Medha Patkar, social activist and advocate for peoples vulnerable to massive dam projects in India, asks why India should follow a Western paradigm of development.
Elder, healer and community leader Rangimarie Turuki Rose Pere brings the spirit of oneness through song.
Maori elder and healer Dr. Rangimarie Turuki Rose Pere explains the formal Maori greeting ritual called Hongi, which reminds participants of their interconnectedness.
Tibetan Buddhist nun Ven. Tenzin Palmo describes how the infinite, primordial awareness that lies behind the mind and its sense of duality is the key to experiencing oneness.
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge explains how our commonly shared values are the basis on which we can build a common coexistence.
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge talks about our responsibility to look after the planet and to carry forward positive values.
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge describes the concept of Ubuntu, or a spirit of sharing.
Zen teacher and social activist angel Kyodo williams reminds us that societies can change on a massive scale.
Environmental leader Vandana Shiva maintains that the modern throw away culture in India has been seeded by a combination of forces, including the World Bank and global ideas of progress.
Vandana Shiva asserts that because survival, not money, comes out of water harvesting, governments are not preparing for the potentially catastrophic consequences of climate change.
Vandana Shiva feels that it is our responsibility as "earth citizens" to keep water systems alive by avoiding three main problems: pollution, diversion of water, and privatization.
Environmental leader Vandana Shiva believes that if we are to protect the life of the earth, we need to first recognize it is alive.
Author and scholar Mary Evelyn Tucker speaks about the modern need to recover a deep sense of reciprocity, which was once found in religious rituals and practices.
Author and scholar Mary Evelyn Tucker explains that humanity needs to once again listen to the voices of nature and become co-creators not dominators.
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed conveys the difficulty of finding unity during times of war. When we speak of unity, we must speak about unity of people rather than religions.
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed describes the difficulty of planning for a future without economic means. So much money is spent on making war but how much is spent on making peace?
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed speaks about the role of mercy and compassion in her work with Palestinians and Israelis.
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed explains why women need to be at the heart of peace negotiations. Ultimately men and women must work together if peace is to be fully realized.
Colleen Cooley, a Navajo river guide, reflects on the importance of acknowledging Indigenous land in outdoor recreation.
