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Indigenous Knowledge Has Value

2016

Author(s): Bristowe C

In this video Mr Curtis Bristowe talks on the power of Kawa, Tikanga, and Kaupapa to provide answers to today's problems. In his talk Curtis reflects on his ancestors challenges, how they overcame these challenges and how we can learn from these in our own lives.

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Unpacking the Indigenous Student Experience

2022

Author(s): Provost M

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community

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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.

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Indigenous Language Revitalization

2015

Author(s): Charlo A

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.

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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.

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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.

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Connecting Modern Medicine to Traditional Healing

2013

Author(s): Torres C

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)

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Traditional Medicine from Past to Future

2022

Author(s): Lobine D

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.

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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.

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How indigenous knowledge can build home-grown economies

2020

Author(s): Dhewa D

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.