When the cost of living becomes too much to bear in times of climate change, cyber-wars, and mass forced migration The World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, released it’s 10 year predictions list for upcoming global concerns. 2 Years- -cost of living crisis -extreme weather and natural disasters -geo-economic conflicts -artificial intelligence -cyber crime increase…
The Art of Mayordomia
In 2008, the New Mexico Acequia Association (NMAA) partnered with the University of New Mexico to establish the Mayordomo Project. Through this effort, the NMAA has established a mentorship program that fosters the transmission of local knowledge to the next generation of mayordomos. NMAA has developed educational materials including “The Art of Mayordomía,”a short film….
Dog Packs
While driving late through the desert down wind-y mountain roads with hairpin turns and steep drop-offs, I decide to pull over for the night. I climb into the backseat of the truck and spread out across the luxurious long flat backseat of the old International. There is plenty of room for just me. My dog,…
TOOLS OF RESILIENCE
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND SYSTEMIC RACISM AREN’T JUST CREATING FRESH TRAUMA FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR; THEY’RE ALSO RESURFACING TRAUMAS EXPERIENCED BY OLDER GENERATIONS. HERE ARE TESTED TOOLS PTSD EXPERTS DEPLOY FOR DEALING WITH TRAUMAS NEW AND OLD. July 15, 2020 By Carol Covington , Siet Wright For Annie Redmond, the legacy of trauma wrought by…
NEW IDENTITY
GENDER-STUDIES PROFESSOR MARY ROBERTSON’S SCHOLARSHIP SHINES A LIGHT ON THE NEW REALITY OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN AMERICA. June 1, 2020 By Siet Wright When gender-studies Professor Mary Robertson, Ph.D., surveys the changing reality of American society, she sees a backlash against the field to which she has dedicated her scholarship. The success of the country’s…
HOW TO TALK WITH KIDS ABOUT RACISM
THE POLICE KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD THRUST THE REALITIES OF RACISM INTO HOMES ACROSS AMERICA. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EXPERT ROSEMARIE ALLEN PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR STARTING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES. June 10, 2020 By Siet Wright Start young Rosemarie Allen, Ed.D.: It’s important to start talking about race early. Children categorize…
‘LIQUID GOLD’ STANDARD
EXPERTISE IN WATER POLICY AND LAW ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN EVER. HERE’S WHY AN ONLINE WATER CERTIFICATE FOCUSED ON COLORADO’S UNIQUE LAWS IS DRAWING PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. June 25, 2020 By Siet Wright An 1859 gold rush drew scores of thousands of prospectors to what is today Colorado, where they formed mining camps…
Relying on Delivery Apps in Quarantine and Beyond
When people return to work, delivery services may become critical as social distancing standards remain in place. By Siet Wright During the coronavirus pandemic, people have learned to rely on delivery apps to meet their needs while at home. Ensuring personal safety has become a top priority and apps have played an important role in…
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