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Now streaming free on Tubi:
https://www.fishwarmovie.com/
"FISH WAR, the award-winning documentary produced by Northwest Treaty Tribes Media and North Forty Productions, is available to stream for free on Tubi."
#TEK #STEM #OregonStateUniversity #ExploreAndMore
https://www.klcc.org/human-interest/2026-03-10/whales-hydroponics-and-perfumes-a-siletz-student-showcase-of-math-science-and-more?fbclid=IwY2xjawQd2xVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVQKKSGHmALx8-W0B4cxJq7c3cwq8hjYou1Zvquuu9n7riqeeWvRPZ2QAgdw_aem_Ia2N-QPexN75zjJb5g1HRg
https://www.klcc.org/human-interest/2026-03-10/whales-hydroponics-and-perfumes-a-siletz-student-showcase-of-math-science-and-more?fbclid=IwY2xjawQd2xVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVQKKSGHmALx8-W0B4cxJq7c3cwq8hjYou1Zvquuu9n7riqeeWvRPZ2QAgdw_aem_Ia2N-QPexN75zjJb5g1HRg
"The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence in New Zealand is occurring within a legal and constitutional context that includes Te Tiriti o Waitangi, He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), to which New Zealand is a signatory. These instruments affirm Māori rights in relation to taonga, that the Waitangi Tribunal’s WAI 262 findings confirmed extends to data and knowledge systems."
https://www.taiuru.co.nz/kaupapa-maori-ai-framework/
https://www.taiuru.co.nz/kaupapa-maori-ai-framework/
fyi: 3/11
Phenology and TEK
https://www.mmm.edu/calendar/event/16203-on-phenology-indigenous-ways-of-knowing
""In May 2023, the 76th World Health Assembly adopted Resolution 76.16 on the Health of Indigenous Peoples. The resolution requests the WHO Director-General to develop a Global Plan of Action for the health of Indigenous Peoples (GPA). As part of the process, WHO is convening a series of hearings with Indigenous Peoples, which are scheduled to take place between 18th March till 31st March.
The deadline for registration is 11 March. "
https://www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/open-call-for-hearings-with-indigenous-peoples-on-the-global-action-plan-of-action-for-the-health-of-indigenous-peoples
The deadline for registration is 11 March. "
https://www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/open-call-for-hearings-with-indigenous-peoples-on-the-global-action-plan-of-action-for-the-health-of-indigenous-peoples
Open call for hearings with Indigenous Peoples on the Global Action Plan of Action for the Health of Indigenous Peoples
française - español - portuguesa - русский языкWHO is convening a series of hearings with Indigenous Peoples as part of the process to inform the development of the Global Plan of Action (GPA) for the health of Indigenous Peoples, as requested by Members States through the World Health Assembly Resolution 76.16 and the WHO Constitution’s focus on the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, with health entailing a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.In line with WHO’s rules and policies, including the Framework of Engagement with Non‑State Actors (FENSA), hearings are designed to enable participants to present their evidence, views and perspectives, and be questioned about them but do not enter into a debate. All interested entities should be invited on the same basis. These hearings will be held in a listening‑only format. Participation in such hearings is not intended for the formulation of advice or for decision making. Purpose of the hearingsThese hearings aim to gather technical inputs from individual experts and non-State actors representing Indigenous Peoples, that are engaged across all areas of the health sector and key sectors addressing social and environmental determinants of health, including:Indigenous health workers such as family doctors and general practitioners, nurses, allied health workers including community health workers, specialists, amongst other cadres; Indigenous traditional medicine practitioners or those with other roles reflecting Indigenous Peoples’ own cultures, worldviews and traditional health governance structures; Indigenous representatives of civil society organizations, professional associations, community associations/groups, patient associations, or other entities working on the health of Indigenous Peoples; Indigenous One Health, environmental health, water and sanitation, and public health experts; Indigenous experts working cross-sectorally in early child development, integrated health and social care, healthy housing and Indigenous food and nutrition systems; andIndigenous health researchers in academia or research institutes, and Indigenous health information system experts;Indigenous health economists looking at health financing issues;Indigenous language interpreters in healthcare settings;Indigenous health lawyers and legal specialists.Contributions are intended to assist WHO in strengthening its understanding on a broad range of perspectives and may inform its work towards the development of Global Plan of Action (GPA) for the health of Indigenous Peoples, as appropriateFocusIn their presentations, participants are encouraged to address the following questions:What are key health issues impacting the health of your community?What are the key determinants of health influencing the health of your community?What are your thoughts for a culturally relevant operational framework to accompany the GPA that reflects Indigenous worldviews?What are your thoughts on specific measures for joined up accountability between Member States, Indigenous Peoples and the WHO Secretariat for advancing the GPA?A total of 7 sessions will be held: #DateLocal Time (City Reference)UTC TimeInterpretationSocio-cultural region*1Wed, 18 March 202609:00 (CST – Central Standard Time / Mexico City, UTC−6)15:00 UTCEnglish, French, Portuguese, SpanishCentral, South America & The Caribbean2Fri, 20 March 202609:00 (PDT – Pacific Daylight Time / Los Angeles, UTC−7)16:00 UTCEnglish, FrenchNorth America3Mon, 23 March 202612:00 (WGT – West Greenland Time / Greenland, UTC−2)14:00 UTCEnglish, RussianArctic4Wed, 25 March 202616:00 (EAT – East Africa Time / Nairobi, UTC+3)13:00 UTCEnglish, French, PortugueseAfrica5Fri, 27 March 202611:00 (MSK – Moscow Standard Time / Moscow, UTC+3)08:00 UTCEnglish, RussianCentral & Eastern Europe, Russian Fed., Central Asia & Transcaucasia6Mon, 30 March 202616:00 (PHT – Philippine Time / Manila, UTC+8)08:00 UTCEnglish, FrenchAsia7Tue, 31 March 202618:00 (NZDT – New Zealand Daylight Time / Auckland, UTC+13)05:00 UTCEnglish, French, SpanishPacific*These socio-cultural regions correspond to those often used by the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous issues (UNPFII) as the basis for engagement and consultation, as featured on this page of the UNPFII Web siteFormat of the hearing sessionsSessions will be held virtually (Zoom).WHO Secretariat will act as the facilitator of the sessionsEach speaker will be given 3 minutes to present their views.Speakers shall indicate whether they are expressing their views in an individual capacity or on behalf of the entity they represent.Entity representatives will be given only one opportunity to speak.WHO will not edit or censor inputs.Sessions will be recorded, and a summary of inputs received will be made publicly available.Contributions provided during the hearings do not imply endorsement by WHO and should not create any expectation that they will be positively considered by the Organization. They may, however, inform WHO’s work in the relevant areas, and WHO may use these contributions as it deems appropriate.Selection of participantsParticipation is open to interested individuals and non‑State actors.Non-State actors who meet the criteria below are invited to pre-register, so that their eligibility can be assessed, and their participation is confirmed.For non-State actors, the following selection criteria for participation will be considered:The entity has a particular interest in the technical area concerned and demonstrated expertise on the topicEligible non-State actors to be considered are: nongovernmental organizations (including civil society groups), philanthropic foundations, academic institutions, and private sector entities through their business associations. The entity is legally registeredAffiliations of the entity are disclosed. The entity respects the intergovernmental nature of WHO, as well as the decision-making authority of Member StatesThe entity has the authority to speak for its members and has a representative structureThe entity is not to be considered part of the tobacco and/or arms industries, nor does not engage with or work to further the interests of the tobacco industry and the arms industry. The entity signs the WHO tobacco-arms disclosure statement available through the pre-registration form.How to participatePlease complete the pre‑registration form by Wednesday 11 March 2026.Individual experts' pre-registration from hereNon-State actors (NGOs, philanthropic foundations, academic institutions, and private sector entities) pre-registration from hereComplete expressions of interest received by this deadline will be assessed by the WHO Secretariat and those individuals and entities fulfilling the selection criteria and other requirements shall receive confirmation to participate, as well as connection details, approximately one week before the session.Further information can be found here , the updated GPA draft will be published on March 15th.