Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-58vkw-1af496a What happens when a place your people have prayed at for a thousand years becomes a uranium mining site? And what can one voice actually do to stop it? Sumaya Quitugua, a young woman from the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico and Chamorro from Guam, grew up at…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-3myh3-1abf936 Hey friends, it's been a while. Like many of you, we've been navigating a lot on the environmental and overall news front lately, so today I'm doing something a little different. I think back to those early days kayaking with friends here in Florida, searching rivers for trash.…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-eeqdy-1a2aefa Feeling overwhelmed by climate change and disconnected from nature? What if the solutions we need have been here all along, in the wisdom our ancestors knew, in the plants growing in our backyards? Laylalanai Gocobachi, a Pascua Yaqui woman and Unity Earth Ambassador, learned this from her grandfather…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-822vn-199a23a Want a green career but worried you'll have to compromise your values? Andrea Everett from the Pueblo of Isleta shows there's another way. Andrea shares how she turned her midnight business decision into Matriarch Projection, a drone and GIS mapping company that serves communities instead of extracting from…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-sum8i-1944d74 Environmentalist face devastating burnout rates - 96% experience high or very high exhaustion levels from working on environmental issues. BIPOC communities bear this burden even more heavily, standing on the frontlines of climate destruction. For this Earth Warrior Challenge we are looking on how Indigenous wisdom offers a…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8crg4-192696a Join us as we return with Professor Susan (Sue) Chiblow, one of our most beloved guests whose wisdom bridges Indigenous science with academic research. As an Ojibwe professor and International Joint Commission commissioner, Sue reveals the right way to learn from Indigenous knowledge—without appropriation or harm. Discover how…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-fh2ph-18c8ab7 Join us as we journey to the Hawaiian Islands with Molly Mamaril, a powerful voice bridging Hawaiian wisdom with modern environmental and economic solutions. Born in Hawaii but raised in Minnesota's Hawaiian diaspora, Molly shares her transformative journey back to her ancestral home and reveals practical ways to…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-mqu8v-188a853 Join us as we travel to the Caribbean rainforests of Costa Rica with Robert Mora, a proud Bribri community member and cultural guide. In this heartfelt conversation, Robert shares how the Bribri maintain their profound connection with water, healing traditions, and community rituals. Discover the spiritual significance of…
Indigenous Earth Workshops bridges generations to preserve vital ecological knowledge developed over thousands of years. Our dual approach—hands-on community workshops and accessible online learning—creates pathways for traditional wisdom to address modern environmental challenges. Support our mission to expand these workshops to five more countries and launch our Elder Archive Project…
Join host Frank Oscar Weaver and special guest Watson Whitford (Wapanatag) from the Chippewa Cree tribe and Navajo Nation as they share ancient wisdom for mindfully visiting parks and natural spaces. Learn how to become a true steward of Mother Earth through traditional Indigenous teachings. In this episode, discover: How…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-pvmg6-17ebab9 5 Ways to Honor Our Green Spaces with Watson Whitford Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Frank Oscar Weaver is joined by Watson Whitford (Wapanatak), co-president of UNITY and member of the Chippewa Cree tribe and Navajo Nation. Together, they explore five essential ways to be a mindful…
🌎 Journey with us to the heart of Navajo Nation, where water clan storyteller Alastair Lee Bitsóí shares his remarkable path from Columbia Journalism School to becoming a guardian of ancient Four Corners potatoes. In this episode, we explore: 00:00 - Introduction & Traditional Greeting 03:45 - Journey to Journalism…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-x5ksz-1799153 In this powerful episode, we meet Alastair Lee Bitsóí from Naschitti, Navajo Nation, New Mexico, a water clan storyteller whose journey weaves together traditional wisdom and modern advocacy. From the challenges of water access affecting one-third of Navajo households to the unexpected healing power of an ancient Four…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-6h4gq-1759f68 We’re joined by Anagali Duncan, founder of the nonprofit Seven Ravens, who shares their inspiring mission to bring books written by Indigenous authors to Native youth. The Indigenous Book Drop initiative is about more than just books—it’s about empowerment, representation, and fostering a deeper connection to culture and…
In this episode of Indigenous Earth, Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu, a descendant of the Ashanti Empire, shares his remarkable journey of cultural identity, ancestral heritage, and environmental advocacy. Growing up in Ghana , Nana experienced a profound spiritual calling to lead his people and protect sacred lands. Welcome to Indigenous…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ghnzs-174bd00 In this episode, we’re joined by Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu, a descendant of the Ashanti Empire, who shares his remarkable journey of cultural identity, ancestral heritage, and environmental advocacy. Growing up in Ghana, Nana experienced a profound spiritual calling to lead his people and protect sacred lands. ✨…
What if rivers were more than just water—they were living beings with spirit, memory, and life? In this episode, Frank Oscar Weaver speaks with Impirita Samani, an Indigenous Ashaninka leader from Peru, about her people’s deep connection to rivers and the devastating impact of illegal mining. ”We treat the river…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-m28dc-168a596 We explore the tradition of Pachamama Day, celebrated on August 1st in Latin America. This day, originating from the Andean communities of South America, is dedicated to honoring Pachamama, the goddess of fertility and the earth. Growing up, Pachamama Day was one of my favorite holidays, a time…
