Today, we are thrilled to be joined by Tatewin Means, who is the daughter of famed Oglala Lakota activist Russell Means, and whose full Lakota name means “woman who stands with the Four Directions", hails from the Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota, Oglala Lakota, and Inhanktonwan nations in South Dakota - all members of the Oceti Sakowin, the Lakota traditional government. And by Amy Lewis, WILD’s CEO!

In this podcast episode, we delve into Tatewin's work as the Executive Director of Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation, where she seeks liberation for Lakota People through language, lifeways, and spirituality and works, in part, with the reintroduction of bison to achieve her cultural objectives.

Oh, and we are happy to share that Tatewin will be a Plenary Speaker at WILD12!

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Learn more about Tatewin's work: https://thundervalley.org/

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Ever wondered how human viruses often originate from wildlife? Take Avian Influenza, for instance. H5N1 now poses an existential threat to global biodiversity, having infected over 150 wild and domestic avian species worldwide, along with numerous mammalian species. And while it's a significant risk for biodiversity, it also presents a potential spillover risk for us. Today, we're joined by Chris Walzer, WCS Executive Director of Health, who will discuss what we can do to tackle this wildlife crisis and why it's crucial to consider the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

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Have you been curious about the power and pressures of social media? In our extremely digital and hyper-connected world, these media platforms have the power to amplify voices for good and for bad.

We sat down in a new podcast episode with Blake Moynes, wilderness enthusiast, and reality TV star turned conservationist, to talk about the pressures he faces, the trade-offs, and the realities of what this lifestyle means for his personal life versus the greater good.

Influencing and impactful influencing are here to stay. This is an area of conservation amplification that we can’t ignore in our modern world.

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Connect with Blake: https://www.instagram.com/blakemoynes/

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