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What Do We Value? Philosophy, Sustainability & Our Future

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What do we actually owe the future? 🌱 On World Philosophy Day (November 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. SK time), ROOTED is going beyond the headlines to ask the big, uncomfortable questions we usually skip. We talk a lot about green tech and environmental policies, but what about the core values driving them? Join us for an unmissable conversation with Rhodes Scholar and Philosophy Professor Dr. Roger Petry (Luther College, University of Regina & Co-coordinator of RCE Saskatchewan) as we dive into ethics, human purpose, and what it truly means to build a sustainable world. How do we balance today’s needs with generations we will never meet? What responsibilities do we carry for other species and ecosystems? How can critical thinking dismantle our everyday assumptions? It’s time to rethink the blueprint. Drop a comment below with what "sustainability" means to you, and go watch the conversation live. REGISTER TODAY https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-do-we-value-philosophy-sustainab...
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Caring for the EARTH, Feeding the FUTURE

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  Did you know the Earth already produces enough food to feed everyone, yet global hunger still persists? 🤯 We are chasing our tails trying to maximize production capacity while exhausting our soil, exploiting workers, and ignoring the real culprit: our assumptions about consumption and entitlement. If you are ready to stop scratching the surface and dive deep into real solutions for our food systems, you need to be in this room. REGISTER TODAY AT tinyurl.com/PHANLEY 👇 The Details 👇 🗓️ Saturday, March 20, 2027 ⏰ 2:00 pm CST UTC-6 (Note: Celebrations kick off at 2:00 PM CST for International Day of Forests!) 📍 Online (Stream from anywhere!) 🎟️ Hosted by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. https://youtu.be/KzF-VrHkIUU     We are sitting down with Paul Hanley—an absolute powerhouse who has spent over 50 years writing 8 books and 1,600+ articles on sustainable agriculture. He is a recipient of the Rockefeller Foundation’s Food System Vision 2050 Prize...
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ROOTED symposium Introduction FOR World Environmental Health Day

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  🌍 Over 9 International Speakers. One Shared Goal: A Resilient Planet. 🌍 The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas invites you to the upcoming ROOTED Symposium—Voices from the Afforestation Frontlines: Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet Conference! ROOTED (Resilience, Outreach and One-health, Trees, Ecology amp; Diversity) is a collective network of organizations dedicated to driving positive global impact through shared advocacy and collaboration. In honour of World Environmental Health Day, this webinar series brings together the co-organizers to explore overlooked topics in ecology, public health, and sustainable development. Key Objectives: 🌱 Raise awareness on afforestation, biodiversity, and ethical human-animal relationships. 🤝 Foster cross-sector learning between advocates, policymakers, and animal welfare experts.💡 Provide community-driven strategies aligned with the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA).     🗓️ Mark Your Calenda...
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The Pet Trade and Biodiversity: Ecological, Ethical, and Legal Dimensions

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  🐾 The Pet Trade and Biodiversity: Ecological, Ethical, and Legal Dimensions 🐾   How does the global pet trade impact wildlife and ecosystems? Join us for an eye-opening evening with guest speaker Justine Block, J.D., a leading expert specializing in environmental law, animal law, and public policy!   As the leader of the "Rescue Not Retail" campaign, Justine advocates for stronger animal protection laws and raises critical awareness about the pet trade. She also serves on the Steering Committee of the International Alliance for the Protection of Parrots and the Los Angeles County Community Action Board. Don't miss this essential conversation on the legal, ecological, and ethical forces shaping the future of biodiversity and animal welfare.   🗓️ Date: Monday, October 19 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT (Toronto Time) 📍 Location: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-pet-trade-and-biodiversity-ecological-ethical-and-legal-dimensions-tickets-2002912791075?aff=oddtdtcr...
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Big changes require collective action. We are thrilled to introduce ROOTED (Resilience, Outreach and One-health, Trees, Ecology amp; Diversity)

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 https://www.friendsareas.ca/events/ROOTED.html   🌍 Big changes require collective action. We are thrilled to introduce ROOTED (Resilience, Outreach and One-health, Trees, Ecology amp; Diversity)—a network of organizations united for collective advocacy, deep collaboration, and a shared goal of leaving the world better than we found it.As we prepare for the upcoming United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA7), ROOTED is launching a powerful new webinar series in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and global strategic partners:🌱 Voices from the Afforestation Frontlines: Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet This dynamic forum brings together international speakers, community leaders, policymakers, and animal welfare experts from around the world to build cross-sector solutions for biodiversity, climate adaptation, public health, and ecosystem restoration. Voices from the Afforestation Frontlines: Advancing Sustainable Solutio...
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Caring for the Earth, Feeding the Future Paul Hanley

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  Paul Hanley is an acclaimed environmental writer and agricultural advocate with over 50 years of experience Since 1970, he has authored eight books and over 1,600 articles focused on sustainability, food systems, and ecological stewardship About the Speaker • Notable Publications: His work includes Earthcare: Ecological Agriculture in Saskatchewan, The Spirit of Agriculture, the award-winning ELEVEN, and Man of the Trees—a biography featuring a foreword by King Charles III and an introduction by Jane Goodall • Accolades & Leadership: Paul is a recipient of the Rockefeller Foundation's Food System Vision 2050 Prize and currently chairs the Prairie Food System Vision Network He now resides on the island of Molokai Event Details • 📅 Date: World Food Day — October 16, 2026 • 🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m. Saskatchewan time CST UTC-6 • 🌱 Session: ROOTED Symposium International Speaker Series • 🤝 Partners: A collaborative event by UNEP, Juventud Unida en Acción, Animal People Inc., Frie...
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🌎 NINE EVENTS. ONE MISSION. A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. 🌿

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  🌎 NINE EVENTS. ONE MISSION. A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. 🌿 How do we feed a growing global population while healing the planet? How can data science protect our wildlife? And what are the ancient stories that still connect us to the land? Welcome to the Rooted Symposium—a massive, multi-part speaker series bringing together leading global minds to tackle the most urgent environmental questions of our time.From the soil beneath our feet to the planetary systems above, we are diving deep into conservation, agriculture, philosophy, and ecology. 📅 Mark Your Calendars (October 2026 – April 2027): 🌾 Caring for the Earth, Feeding the FutureWorld Food Day | Paul Hanley Friday, Oct 16, 2026 🦎 Ecological Impacts of the Pet Trade National Reptile Awareness Day | Justine Block Friday, Nov 13, 2026 🧠 What Do We Value? Philosophy, Sustainability Our FutureWorld Philosophy Day | Dr. Roger Petry Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 📊 Conservation Applications of Data Science World Wildlife Conservation ...
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