Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sits down for a conversation with Mayor Rahm Emanuel about the crises, choices and challenges she faced as America's 67th Secretary of State and how those choices drive her view of the future. Published on Jun 18, 2014 by Chicago Ideas West. Her latest book is available from Amazon by cilcking on the image or visit your local bookstore. Thank you.

Gender Equality Workgroup

Walk into any church or cathedral today and you might hear women singing, preaching, praying publicly. In a society where the relevance of the church is constantly questioned, has this change made any difference and does it matter?  Transcript of Reverend Winkett's thoughtful and inspiring lecture is here.  Finding your voice in today's church.

This discussion is about women's economic empowerment with a focus on the Pacific region. Panelists include Amy Luinstra, Senior Gender Specialist at the International Finance Corporation who has been involved with the recently established Business Coalition for Women in Papua New Guinea -- the first organisation of its kind in the Pacific; Joanne Crawford, Research and Policy Adviser at the International Women's Development Agency (IWDA) and; Amanda Donigi, Founder and Editor of Stella Magazine in Papua New Guinea.

Globally women earn less than men and are less likely to be employed: they are only half as likely to be in full time jobs and when they are, their incomes are on average 10-30 percent lower. Meanwhile the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report indicates that the share of women in senior management roles, worldwide, is only 24 percent. Published on Jun 30, 2014

Moderator: Auskar Surbakti, Journalist

In this multimedia video produced by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, Marshall Pecore, forest manager for Menominee Tribal Enterprises, describes the forest's economic and cultural value, and the management techniques used in order to sustain it. He identifies invasive species and diseases as a major threat to forest health—a threat that may intensify as Wisconsin's climate warms. Uploaded on Dec 22, 2010

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Production Credits:
Finn Ryan -- producer, director
David Nevala -- photography, video, editing
Asche and Spencer -- music

Uploaded on Dec 22, 2010

This multimedia video produced by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board features Elijah Furquan, a spoken word artist in Milwaukee, WI, who describes the effects of extreme heat on his urban community.More info and educational resources available at Climate Wisconsin. org.

Production Credits:
Finn Ryan -- producer, director, photography
David Nevala -- photography, video, editing
Dillon Parker -- music

Uploaded on Dec 22, 2010

This multimedia video produced by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board features Elijah Furquan, a spoken word artist in Milwaukee, WI, who describes the effects of extreme heat on his urban community.

More info and educational resources available at Climate Wisconsin. http://climatewisconsin.org/.

Production Credits:
Finn Ryan -- producer, director, photography
David Nevala -- photography, video, editing
Dillon Parker -- music

Spearfishing: A Living History explores the tradition and practice of spearfishing through the eyes of Jason Bisonette, a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. Jason wants to give his son Samuel an Ojibwe education so that he too can become a provider for his family and community. Published on May 29, 2014

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Finn Ryan - Producer, Director, Photography
Lukas Korver - Video, Editing
Music - Asche & Spencer

A Production of Wisconsin Media Lab.

Jessica House, a senior and captain of the Lady Thunderhawks, explores how team membership affects her identity as a member of her community and the Oneida Nation. This video is part of The Ways, a series of stories on culture and language from Native communities around the central Great Lakes. Published on Dec 11, 2013

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Finn Ryan - Producer, Director, Photography
Lukas Korver - Video, Editing
Music - "The Road" & "Native Puppy Love" - A Tribe Called Red

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In Hunting Deer, Greg "Biskakone" Johnson takes us deer hunting in the ceded territory near his Lac du Flambeau community. Biskakone shows us how he tans buckskin and creates traditional clothing and regalia. This video is part of The Ways, an ongoing series of stories on culture and language from Native communities around the central Great Lakes. Likeon Facebook and Follow on Twitter.