1B: Keynote Shannon Francis - Planting Ancestral Seeds of Transformation for the Next 7 Generations скачать в хорошем качестве

1B: Keynote Shannon Francis - Planting Ancestral Seeds of Transformation for the Next 7 Generations

2024 Earth Week Summit Keynote with Shannon Francis, Spirit of the Sun. Recorded April 22, 2024. Join us for an inspiring Earth Day talk by Shannon Francis, Executive Director of Spirit of the Sun. Shannon, who is Hopi and Diné, shares her rich heritage, emphasizing the importance of planting ancestral seeds of transformation for the next seven generations. The discussion explores Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices as frameworks for envisioning a sustainable future. Shannon highlights key initiatives such as the Mycelium Healing Project, which aims to remediate polluted lands around the Suncor Oil Refinery, and various youth and community programs focused on cultural connections and environmental restoration. Learn how to become a good ancestor and reconnect with Mother Earth through this enlightening presentation. 00:00 Introduction to Shannon Francis 00:37 Planting Seeds for Future Generations 01:36 Earth Day Reflections and Teachings 03:23 Quotes from Robin Wall Kimmerer 03:23 The Importance of Water and Reciprocity 04:40 Indigenous Wisdom and Environmental Stewardship 06:06 Personal Reflections and Ancestral Memories 07:54 Shannon's Reflections 18:45 Spirit of the Sun: Mission and Programs 19:15 Slides Introducing Spirit of the Sun 22:28 Mycelium Healing Project Overview 28:16 Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems 39:22 Conclusion and Call to Action Spirit of the Sun https://www.spiritofthesun.org/ About Green Team Academy Green Team Academy is a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund. Our mission is to empower everyday people to #BeTheChange. Find out more at greenteamacademy.org.