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Ancient Māori Time Concept Offers Fresh Climate Hope
SolutionsFeb 15

Ancient Māori Time Concept Offers Fresh Climate Hope

Indigenous cultures that view time as a spiral rather than a straight line are teaching scientists new ways to tackle environmental crises. Māori wisdom from New Zealand shows how rethinking our relationship with past, future, and nature could help communities prepare for what comes after ecological tipping points.

Phys.org - Earth2 min read
Christchurch Artist's Māori Design Lights Up Google
Acts of KindnessFeb 6

Christchurch Artist's Māori Design Lights Up Google

Morgan Darlison's stunning illustration celebrating ancestral navigation and partnership appeared on Google's homepage for Waitangi Day, inspiring New Zealanders nationwide. The Christchurch artist created a design honoring indigenous wisdom and the shared journey of all who call Aotearoa home.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Pacific Leaders Grant Whales Legal Rights as Persons
Planet WinsFeb 6

Pacific Leaders Grant Whales Legal Rights as Persons

Indigenous leaders across Polynesia just made history by declaring whales legal persons with their own rights. The groundbreaking treaty could reshape how the world protects oceans and honors Indigenous wisdom.

Inside Climate News3 min read
Man Grows Living Root Bridge Over 50 Years, Wins Padma Shri
Community HeroesJan 29

Man Grows Living Root Bridge Over 50 Years, Wins Padma Shri

A 10-year-old boy in Meghalaya started growing a bridge from living tree roots using his grandfather's ancient wisdom. Five decades later, Hally War's creation draws 10,000 visitors yearly and earned him India's fourth-highest civilian honor.

The Better India2 min read
India's Ancient Aravalli Hills Teach Us We Were Never Alone
Planet WinsJan 29

India's Ancient Aravalli Hills Teach Us We Were Never Alone

Scientists and philosophers are rediscovering what indigenous cultures always knew: we're connected to the natural world in ways loneliness can't touch. India's ancient Aravalli hills are proving that trees, animals, and mountains aren't just scenery but living communities we desperately need.

Indian Express2 min read