"Other Worlds: The Photography of Edward Burtynsky," directed by Simon Brothers, highlights the work of Edward Burtynsky, a 2016 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts recipient.

The film is a co-production of the Canada Council for the Arts (Conseil des arts du Canada) & Powerline Films. It is presented by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Independent Media Arts Alliance.

The Canada Council for the Arts is a federal Crown corporation, established in 1957, dedicated to fostering and promoting the arts.

In his 2008 TED talk, Edward Burtynsky, recipient of the 2005 TED Prize, presented his "Manufactured Landscapes." He wished his stunning photographs, which document humanity's impact on the world, would inspire millions to join a global conversation on sustainability.

Burtynsky's riveting slideshow vividly illustrates how industrial development alters Earth's natural landscape. Featuring scenes from mountains of tires to rivers of bright orange mining waste, his images are both beautiful and horrifying, prompting reflection on our environmental footprint.

Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal thoughts and life experiences—the person behind the stardom.

She will discuss her new book of poems, "When You See My Mother: Ask Her to Dance." This collection, a personal diary in poetry, shares reflections from her childhood, cherished memories, and insights into contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Mimi Fariña.

Join us for a unique look into the reminiscences of this iconic artist. Joan Baez will be in conversation with music journalist Ben Fong-Torres, hosted by Robert Melton.

Edward Burtynsky's "In the Wake of Progress" is showcased.

This 1-minute trailer promotes the Luminato Festival 2021.

John Trudell was a Native American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist. His first CD features powerful spoken word. Learn more about this influential figure by exploring his music and the documentary about his life, available here.

Trudell served as spokesperson for the United Indians of All Tribes during the 1969 Alcatraz takeover, broadcasting as *Radio Free Alcatraz*. Throughout the 1970s, he chaired the American Indian Movement.

The 2005 documentary "Trudell" chronicles the life of American Indian activist and poet John Trudell. The film traces his journey from childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, through his leadership in the American Indian Movement, and his subsequent rebirth as a musician and spoken word poet following the tragic death of his wife in a suspected arson fire. Directed and produced by Heather Rae over more than a decade, "Trudell" aired nationally on PBS's Independent Lens series on April 11, 2006. Notable contributors include Robert Redford, Kris Kristofferson, and Sam Shepard.

Experience John Trudell's music by visiting his first CD, "HeartTaker, Owl Dance Song," on YouTube here.

Rebecca Thomas serves as Halifax's poet laureate, celebrated for her unique blend of reason and rhyme.

Discover more about her contributions in this article from The Coast.

Rebecca Lea Thomas presented her acclaimed work, "I Am Honoured," at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word in 2015. Her performance was a highlight of the festival, showcasing her unique talent in spoken word artistry.

This piece resonated deeply with audiences, reflecting themes of gratitude and recognition. Thomas's contribution underscored the festival's commitment to fostering diverse voices in Canadian spoken word.

Artist Alejandro Durán confronts ocean ecosystem destruction through his powerful environmental art. He meticulously collects and reuses plastic waste, from water bottles to prosthetic legs, found washed ashore on Mexico's Caribbean coast.

These diverse materials are transformed into vivid artworks. Durán's creations aim to both mesmerize and shock viewers, effectively spotlighting the pervasive issue of global plastic pollution.

The Earth's power transcends political figures like Trump, May, and Putin. During writing sessions in Trump Tower, we often feel insignificant.

However, the fearless wildlife in a 45-second film inspires. Nature's roar challenges the "fear-monger-in-chief," embodying a revolutionary spirit. Earthalujah!

Operation Crossroads involved atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll, devastating its coral reefs and leaving the landscape radioactive.

Electric violinist Razz now travels to Bikini Atoll, aiming to bring music to this unique and irradiated environment.

Award-winning poets and activists Alixa Garcia and Naima Penniman of Climbing PoeTree explore the mutuality binding our existence through oppression and liberation. Their art, presented at the 2016 National Bioneers Conference, catalyzes action and offers solutions for pressing social and ecological issues, emphasizing our shared belonging. Watch their full talk here: http://bit.ly/2lTHbh5

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Acclaimed Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi performed his original piece, "Elegy for the Arctic," on a floating platform in the Arctic Ocean on June 17, 2016. This powerful performance, set against the Wahlenbergbreen glacier in Svalbard, Norway, aimed to amplify the voices of eight million people demanding protection for the Arctic.

Greenpeace organized this action to urge the OSPAR Commission to safeguard international Arctic waters at its meeting in Tenerife. Join the movement to protect the Arctic by signing the petition here.

Leaps and Bounds is a feature-length dance film by The Affording Hope Project and Amoeba Films, featuring Tevyn East. This work uses storytelling, music, and movement to explore personal and cultural transformation, advocating for a new relationship with Earth that promotes human well-being and ecological health.

The Affording Hope Project, a theatrical production company, utilizes art to educate and inspire alternative ways of sufficiency and solidarity. Get your DVD here.

Published on May 19, 2016, Eco Rapper John Romankiewicz unveiled his latest piece, "Occupy Rooftops."

This work champions solar energy, reflecting his advocacy as "Sustainable John."

Baba Brinkman's "Rap Guide to Climate Chaos" is a hip-hop theatre show and album exploring climate change through character-driven song chapters. Using prodigious rhythmic phrasing, engaging visual projections, wit, enthusiasm, and peer-reviewed facts, Baba covers the salient causes, consequences, and solutions.

A featured song, "Make It Hot," delves into the game theory dynamics driving global warming and advocates for urgent carbon emissions pricing. You can see Baba Brinkman perform it here, and learn more about Baba at bababrinkman.com.

For additional information about the show, visit rapguidetoclimatechaos.com. Support Baba's "Climate Chaos" IndieGogo campaign here.

Oakland musician Fantastic Negrito recently discussed cultural preservation in an interview published by the World Bank.

He utilizes his music as a powerful medium to celebrate and actively preserve African-American culture.

The interview was originally published on August 20, 2015.

Published on July 6, 2012, this animated short by the Tryo group addresses greenwashing. Its message is clear, even without speaking French.

Learn more about Tryo, featuring members Guizmo, Christophe Mali, Manu Eveno, Daniel "Ito", and Bibou. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, or visit their official website.

"NASA Space Recordings of Earth" reveals our universe is not silent. Although space is a vacuum, sound exists as electromagnetic vibrations.

Specially designed instruments on board the Voyager and other probes captured these vibrations. These recordings fall within the range of human hearing (20-20,000 cycles per second).

Published on August 13, 2011.

Artist Amy Livingstone of Sacred Art Studio in Portland, Oregon, dedicates her life and work to fostering connection to our planet and understanding interdependence. This commitment stemmed from her experience at a Joanna Macy intensive.

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Amy was interviewed by Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv at the AASHE 2014 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, on October 28, 2014.