Opinions/Videos
Why Indigenous Languages Matter and What We Can Do to Save Them
2019
Author(s): Morcom L
In this talk Dr. Lindsay Morcom (Algonquin Métis, Bear Clan) an interdisciplinary researcher shars her experience in education, Aboriginal languages, language revitalization, and linguistics.
In this talk Ms April Charlo, Executive Director of Nkwusum Language Institute on the Salish, Kootenai, Flathead Indian Reservation speaks about indigenous languages and how cultural differences have evolved.
Solutions to the Food and Ecological Crisis Facing us Today
2012
Author(s): Dr Shiva V
In this video Dr Shiva Vandana a renown philosopher, environment activist, eco feminist and author shares her experience in the practice and paradigms of agriculture and food, intellectual property rights, biodiversity, biotechnology, bioethics, genetic engineering etc.
Recognizing Our Implicit Bias Towards Indigenous Peoples
2022
Author(s): Terbasket K
In this talk Ms Kelly Terbasket speaks about her study on the hidden misconceptions that fragment relationships between settlers and Indigenous people.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
This talk focuses on proposing a strategy for harnessing the potential contribution of traditional medicine in healthcare supported by modern science and principles of scientific validation.
Africa’s Power Lies Latent in it’s Indigenous Knowledge Systems
2020
Author(s): Tema B
She proposes clear, practical steps on how African societies can truly rise, and turn this situation around. Scientist, author of Land of my Ancestors This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
Working at the intersection of formal and informal agricultural markets in Zimbabwe, his organisation has setup a fluid knowledge and information platform called MKambo which tracks, trends and ensures agricultural value chains are driven by knowledge, technology and innovation. Charles is always clarifying opportunities and influencing policy through his thought leadership blog ‘eMKambo’. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
If we incorporate these Indigenous architectural principles into our built environments, those environments then have the potential to nurture our societies. Why not create environments which teach us to respect one-another in this way? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
Indigenous Activists on Tackling the Climate Crisis: 'We Have Done More Than Any Government'
2021
Author(s): Guardian News
Nina Gualinga, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Charitie Ropati, Sara-Elvira Kuhmunen, Emmanuela Shinta and Amelia Telford also told us about what they want to see from world leaders at the Cop26 summit and what makes them hopeful about the future. This video was amended on 30 November 2022 to fix an inaccuracy on Borneo map.