Looking out for the Seveth Generation. All leaders need to be responsible for the future. What does it take to create a better future for the human family and all life on this planet? We need to combine the visions and dreams of the young, the wisdom of the elders, and good practice examples of how people are active to tackle the major world problems humanity is facing. We believe that in this combination lies a key to unlock the boundless sources of compassion, imagination, and creativity that are so much needed in our troubled times. Join the Feather Project!

The Feather Project brings these elements together - the visions, the wisdom, and the practical action for creating a more just, peaceful and sustainable future. In this major task ahead of us, the dialogue and collaboration of the generations is a crucial element.

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Kitchi ginew bi-naagozi ishpiming jii bi o’gikinoo’amaagate yaah inaaakonigewin zaagii-idiwin. Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene, directed by Indigenous filmmaker, Erica Daniels

Kitchi ginew bi-naagozi ishpiming jii bi o’gikinoo’amaagate yaah inaaakonigewin zaagii-idiwin. Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene, directed by Indigenous filmmaker, Erica Daniels of Peguis First Nation, and created by Manitoba’s Peg City Pictures Inc., The Seven Sacred Laws is a colourful and imaginative animated web series that follows a young boy on a vision quest, where he learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals. In partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness in Sagkeeng First Nation and IG Wealth Management, Manitoba 150 is honoured to present a series of short animated films on the Seven Sacred Laws. The Turtle Lodge Center of Excellence in Indigenous Education and Wellness is a place for reconnecting to the Earth & sharing Indigenous ancestral knowledge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws. More information on the Turtle Lodge can be found at www.turtlelodge.org

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Amik o’gizhii o dis’igoon gwiiwizens jii bii’miinigoot yaah inaaakonigewin jii nibaakaawaat. Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene, directed by Indigenous filmmaker, Erica Daniels

Amik o’gizhii o dis’igoon gwiiwizens jii bii’miinigoot yaah inaaakonigewin jii nibaakaawaat. Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene, directed by Indigenous filmmaker, Erica Daniels of Peguis First Nation, and created by Manitoba’s Peg City Pictures Inc., The Seven Sacred Laws is a colourful and imaginative animated web series that follows a young boy on a vision quest, where he learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals. In partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness in Sagkeeng First Nation and IG Wealth Management, Manitoba 150 is honoured to present a series of short animated films on the Seven Sacred Laws. The Turtle Lodge Center of Excellence in Indigenous Education and Wellness is a place for reconnecting to the Earth & sharing Indigenous ancestral knowledge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws. More information on the Turtle Lodge can be found at www.turtlelodge.org

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It feels uncanny when we realize how someone way too far away might have the most significant effects on our lives. It feels unreal to know that we never truly realize who or what has led us to this

It feels uncanny when we realize how someone way too far away might have the most significant effects on our lives. It feels unreal to know that we never truly realize who or what has led us to this moment. Aishwarya Sridhar, a wildlife photographer, wildlife presenter, writer, and documentary filmmaker, talks about those hidden people that have had a significant impact on the world without us even knowing about it. An Indian wildlife photographer, wildlife presenter, writer, and documentary filmmaker from Navi Mumbai, Aishwarya Sridhar believes in the power of visual communication and its ability to bring about a transformation in the world. The youngest girl to have won the Sanctuary Asia – Young Naturalist Award and the International Camera Fair Award' Aishwarya hopes to use her photography and filmmaking to bring about policy-level change This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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A beautiful song draws the boy to a special encounter with a turtle, who helps him understand the importance of truth. Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene, directed by Indigenous

A beautiful song draws the boy to a special encounter with a turtle, who helps him understand the importance of truth. Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene, directed by Indigenous filmmaker, Erica Daniels of Peguis First Nation, and created by Manitoba’s Peg City Pictures Inc., The Seven Sacred Laws is a colourful and imaginative animated web series that follows a young boy on a vision quest, where he learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals. In partnership with The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness in Sagkeeng First Nation and IG Wealth Management, Manitoba 150 is honoured to present a series of short animated films on the Seven Sacred Laws. The Turtle Lodge Center of Excellence in Indigenous Education and Wellness is a place for reconnecting to the Earth & sharing Indigenous ancestral knowledge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws. More information on the Turtle Lodge can be found at www.turtlelodge.org

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Indonesia is currently facing a problem where lavish lifestyle presented by the media and local celebrities is what everyone should strive for. Everyone is trying to get their hands on all the things

Indonesia is currently facing a problem where lavish lifestyle presented by the media and local celebrities is what everyone should strive for. Everyone is trying to get their hands on all the things that might be useless for their lives, most of the time. All of this is because the exposure given to the celebrities and so-called influencers that are always flashing their luxuries and lifestyles they have. Everyone jumped on the bandwagon to copy their so-called idols. In this talk, we would like to present the argument how living with less is ideal lifestyle everyone should strive for. We would like to show the key points of the way of the minimalists and how it might make your life better by having this kind of lifestyle. Agi Tiara Pranoto is a blogger and also a mediator who currently living in Yogyakarta. Her blog DUCKOFYORK.COM that focused on Urban Young Adult Lifestyle. She tried to live minimalist since married in 2016. Eventhough the minimalist life is little different from most other people who not focusing on decluttering but on mindset. Her hobby is reading and watching film. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Mr. Nam Phong Pham - Founder, Chairman at VuPhong Solar Power (solarpower.vn) With a desire to contribute towards clean energy in Vietnam, in Feb 2009, a young engineer - Mr. Pham Nam Phong created

Mr. Nam Phong Pham - Founder, Chairman at VuPhong Solar Power (solarpower.vn) With a desire to contribute towards clean energy in Vietnam, in Feb 2009, a young engineer - Mr. Pham Nam Phong created a website solarpower.vn providing industrial news about solar+clean energy. While he diligently researched and visited many factories producing solar panels & devices abroad, he has created an affordable production line for the Vietnamese market to empower the rural areas where people don’t even have power for daily use. The first significant order that came to him was 14 solar power systems 510W (total capacity of 7kWp) for Bu Gia Map National Park (Binh Phuoc). This has been the transformative moment - VuPhong Solar has born since then. From a very small start-up, now, VuPhong Solar has risen to the leading position in the field of solar power in Vietnam, and distributes to many parts of the world: Laos, Cambodia, Africa,... As Affordable & Clean Energy is the 7th goal of SDGs, Mr. Nam Phong's talk at TEDx Countdown will help you to see the feasibility truth about the future of clean energy, based on his knowledge throughout 12 years of experience and contribution towards solar energy in both developing and developed countries. With a desire to contribute towards clean energy in Vietnam, in Feb 2009, a young engineer - Mr. Pham Nam Phong created a website solarpower.vn providing industrial news about solar+clean energy. While he diligently researched and visited many factories producing solar panels & devices abroad, he has created affordable production lines for Vietnam market to empower the rural areas where people don’t even have power for daily use. The first significant order that came to him was 14 solar power systems 510W (total capacity of 7kWp) for Bu Gia Map National Park (Binh Phuoc). From a very small start-up, now, VuPhong Solar has risen to the leading position in the field of solar power in Vietnam, and distributes to many parts of the world: Laos, Cambodia, Africa,.. As Affordable & Clean Energy is the 7th goal of SDGs, Mr. Nam Phong's talk at TEDx Countdown will help you to see the feasibility truth about the future of clean energy, based on his knowledge throughout 12 years of experience. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Alex Epstein co-founded New York 2 New Orleans Coalition, an network of New York City high school students mobilizing around the parallel struggles of New Orleans and their own communities.

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