The author, a city-dwelling farmer’s daughter, highlights the stark contrast between traditional agriculture and modern agribusiness, which contributes to environmental degradation and health concerns, particularly near Lake Mendota. She reflects on the decline in family farms and the urgent need for sustainable practices to ensure clean food and water for future generations.
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Walleye and muskies, vital fish species, face declining populations in the Lac du Flambeau reservation, prompting tribal officials to restrict fishing on 19 lakes. Tribal members are regulated to ensure sustainable practices. The need for management is crucial amid overconsumption, highlighting the importance of sovereignty and collaboration between Native and non-Native communities in conservation efforts.
On Earth Day, the author reflects on recent extreme weather in Wisconsin, including 25 tornadoes and significant flooding that displaced communities. Emphasizing the urgency for environmental change, the author recalls a friend’s words and considers how we need to change our relationship with the earth.
The author reflects on their journey as an activist, highlighting impactful moments and mentors. Memories of witnessing hardship in their community, including barn fires and cancer’s toll, shaped their passion for change. Influential figures, such as Walt Bresette and Frannie VanZile, inspired them to advocate for future generations and empower communities.
A chance encounter with an old friend prompts reflection on the importance of asking others “how are you?” amidst global hardships. They emphasize that despite pain in the world, beauty and joy exist, advocating for continued connection and support among each other.
The author reflects on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass,” emphasizing the significance of the seventh fire in Anishanaabe prophecy. As spring unfolds, they stress the need for both introspection and forward movement, advocating for connection with nature and the wisdom it offers. This journey aims to inspire positive change in the world.
Half of special education teachers leave within five years, reflecting significant challenges in the profession. The author’s personal journey highlights the need for supportive, community-oriented educational systems that respect teachers and foster genuine connections to enhance learning for all students.
Like millions of others around the world and thousands here in Madison, I stood holding a candle last night to honor the passing of Renee Nicole Good and the far too many others who have been murdered along with her by ICE. Standing there in the cold I found myself thinking about the past 30+ years that I’ve spent standing on those capitol steps at rallies and vigils, working toward justice and peace, and recognizing the connection of my years to the those of others. We’ve stood for so long and each time the crowds are larger and stronger.
I thought about the Anishanaabe prophecies of the eight fires and wondered if we are indeed at that place spoken of in the seventh fire where we are facing that critical choice between destruction and balance. I believe we are and we must seek that balance both internally and as a whole if we are to find peace. Afterall, peace doesn’t come through war. I wish I had some answers. All I know right now is that we must reach out in peace. We must find those seeds of joy admist the chaos and nuture them, help them grow into the trees of celebration that they are meant to become.
In this moment I am just reaching out to all of you, my brothers and sisters in the struggle and sharing this electronic hug and wishing you love in your lives.
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