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Diving deep into the essence of success: Join Sean Caroll and I as we explore the importance of community involvement, relationship-building, and individual identity in business.

Gather Round: The Forum Blog is back and better than ever! We are so excited to share about our experiences and how our work strengthens communities in Alaska. Check out our newest post and learn more about how we hope to do! https://loom.ly/VFXh5ic

Today, we are celebrating the wealth of wisdom and experiences seniors bring to family and community life. They pass down key skills and traditions, shaping our collective heritage. Preserving their wisdom is essential and can be done via the following: - family workshops, - storytelling evenings, and - collaborative projects. These activities not only maintain cultural heritage but also strengthen family bonds. Despite challenges in bridging generational gaps, fostering open dialogue and respect is essential. In this article, we took a deep dive into the importance of passing down generational wisdom and also offered different fun ways to preserve it, check it out. https://lnkd.in/gQQmRUJc  

This #NationalNativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we are grateful for the advice and wisdom shared by Indigenous community members during recent projects: ▶️ Transportation is difficult in some Native communities. We need to address barriers to participating in public events. ▶️ Bring in Native organizations to advise. Invite speakers to share Native perspectives and knowledge. ▶️ Respect place-based knowledge. Listen to stories about the land. Build cultural competency regarding Indigenous history. ▶️ Keep asking, "What do Native people need?" These powerful reminders can lead to trails, streets, and public spaces that reflect the distinct needs and experiences of Indigenous peoples.

A 4-part series worth watching, with an interesting message: Change environments to promote blue zones, increasing longevity, and making those years worth living. Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones https://g.co/kgs/9ievfo

The term ally means that YOU recognize the privilege that settler cultures have and take for granted. It also implies that you challenge and work towards breaking down those barriers that continue to violate Indigenous communities. Being an ally requires social action, strength, courage, humility and a support network. Native people have been in Canada since time immemorial. They formed complex social, political, economic and cultural systems before Europeans came to North America. With colonization and white settlement, traditional Indigenous ways of life were forever altered. The 94 Calls to Action (CTAs) are actionable policy recommendations meant to aid the healing process in two ways: acknowledging the full, horrifying history of the residential schools system, and creating systems to prevent these abuses from ever happening again in the future.

I had the privilege of participating with a diverse group of speakers in Idaho Listens, a project by Boise State University. A lesson in the importance of sharing our values with respect and civility across different walks of life and in listening. In today's interconnected world, it's crucial that we approach interactions with empathy and respect, recognizing the inherent value in every individual's beliefs and experiences. Let's continue to prioritize respectful discourse and meaningful engagement, embracing diversity as a catalyst for growth and progress and most of all, remember to listen, really listen. https://lnkd.in/gbK-taVA

In a world where the caretakers of Earth are undervalued and the architects of its demise are celebrated, true wealth is measured not by what we accumulate, but by the legacy we leave for the planet and our children. Once this truth is felt, there is no turning back. Come and join me, Ryan (Ra) James and Erin Remblance and over 50 other courageous people as we work towards the social tipping point where the politically impossible becomes the politically inevitable. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eXy-AP-c,

Wisdom (but it requires effortful praxis), thanks Junlei Li

Why do you think we need an IGP? Is it because Calgary needs a space of belonging? Is it vital to have an establishment that preserves and shares Indigenous culture? Do we need a dedicated building for Indigenous spiritual and cultural practices? Share your thoughts. Check out our blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dbu9urFf