By Winona LaDuke — 2019
This essay is part of our July 2019 Uncertain Future Forum on the topic: “If collapse is imminent, how do we respond?”
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Thinking more explicitly about cultural catalysis can help to accomplish in years what otherwise would require decades or not take place at all. As we experiment with cultural catalysis, we need to make it fast and benign rather than fast and pathological for the common good.
Knowing how environmental issues affect different groups of marginalized people in unique and often overlapping ways can help us build a more sustainable and equitable world.
From songs referencing grandma’s backyard garden to lyrics ripping government for destroying the water supply, many hip hop artists seamlessly weave climate justice into their sounds. After all, being sustainably savvy is how their grandparents and great-grandparents survived.
Taking care of nature means taking care of people, and taking care of people means taking care of nature.
The Slow Food movement organised a magical gathering of food communities—Terra Madre—which took place in Turin, Italy
We need to value nature’s biodiversity, clean water, and seeds. For this, nature is the best teacher.
Millions of young people grew up knowing the landmark Americans With Disabilities Act as a birthright. They now demand its guarantees — and even more.
When looking back on my undergraduate years, I think about the moments that truly changed me and shaped my understanding of what being in college really means. Yes, going to class, cramming for tests, being involved are all part of the college culture.
A calm mind and even temper can help make peace with life’s difficulties.
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Providing ways for people to share their perspectives through storytelling initiatives can contribute to bigger changes in society and even help reduce prejudice.