Author: shanley
Embedding Diversity for a Flourishing Future
A room full of people came together not to debate, not to defend, but to listen. To open. To receive the wisdom of Indigenous leaders and land defenders from across the Amazon Basin and Atlantic Forest. To be changed by their stories. To remember what’s possible when we…
Shanley Mitchell
Honoring Ancestral Wisdom: Tuntiak Katan and the Power of Indigenous Knowledge in the Amazon
In an era seeking solutions to global ecological crises, the wisdom of Indigenous peoples offers invaluable insights into sustainable coexistence with nature. Globally, Indigenous peoples manage or hold tenure over lands that harbor 80% of the planet's biodiversity. Our latest course at Earthed, "Tradition and Transformation in the…
Shanley Mitchell
Lessons in Flames: A Look at the History of California Wildfires
Fire possesses a dual nature: it can be both a fierce destroyer and a vital rejuvenator. The escalating wildfires across California highlight this duality, urging us to look deeper into both the science and the rich histories intertwined with this natural phenomenon. Rooted in the wisdom of indigenous…
Shanley Mitchell
The Promise of an Acorn
This month, our Earthed Community participated in rewilding Cheeseboro Canyon in collaboration with the Santa Monica Mountain Fund. We planted 200 Valley oak trees in a region impacted by the Wolsey fire. Each of these saplings has the potential to thrive for up to 600 years.Â
Shanley Mitchell