Linda Neale of the Earth & Spirit Council, author of "Power of Ceremony," addressed the EarthDay Conference 2012. Co-sponsored by

Linda Neale of the Earth & Spirit Council, author of "Power of Ceremony," addressed the EarthDay Conference 2012. Co-sponsored by the Council and Portland Community College, the event also featured Ilarion (Larry) Merculieff. Born and raised on the Pribilof Islands, Merculieff's traditional name, Kuuyux, signifies "extension of ancient knowledge into modern times."

Neale's book, "Power of Ceremony," is available for purchase. Additionally, Michael TwoFeather's teaching on the same topic is featured on Earthsayers, presented by The Natural Way of the Earth & Spirit Council.

Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He

Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He highlighted that a smaller environmental footprint leads to greater long-term profit, stressing the social and prosperity elements where Walmart, as the largest private employer in the U.S. with 2.2 million global employees, has significant impact.

The conference, hosted by *The Wall Street Journal*, gathers leaders to discuss business and environmental issues. Yet, critics like Dr. Chet Bowers argue that genuine sustainability is hindered by "deep cultural assumptions" of an individualistic, consumer-dependent society, despite corporate efforts.

Architects can build a new world of sustainable beauty by learning from nature. At a TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn described three natural habits that could transform architecture and

Architects can build a new world of sustainable beauty by learning from nature. At a TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn described three natural habits that could transform architecture and society.

These principles include radical resource efficiency, closed-loop systems, and drawing energy from the sun. Adopting these strategies can lead to a more sustainable and beautiful built environment.

As part of the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, we interviewed Michael Ellick, Sr. Minister of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Portland, Oregon. This interview was produced and

As part of the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, we interviewed Michael Ellick, Sr. Minister of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Portland, Oregon. This interview was produced and videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett and Barry Heidt of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, in November 2016, following the 2016 Election.

Special thanks to the First Congregational Church for their support.

Malcolm Fleschner of TYT Network interviews Michael A. Wood Jr. and Ashleigh Jennifer Parker.

Wood, a former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, became a whistleblower on

Malcolm Fleschner of TYT Network interviews Michael A. Wood Jr. and Ashleigh Jennifer Parker.

Wood, a former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, became a whistleblower on police violence. He also co-founded Veterans for Standing Rock, an effort to bring veterans to North Dakota to support water protectors. Parker serves as the PR coordinator for Veterans for Standing Rock.