White Earth Tribal and Community College finalizes plans for Earth Summit 2025

White Earth Tribal and Community College is finalizing plans for Earth Summit 2025, set for May 28-29 on its campus, according to a May 19 report by Lakes Area Radio. The summit expands on the 2024 White Earth Water Summit blending of Ojibwe culture with contemporary science.

Speakers include Peg Furshong from CURE, who will discuss the impact of AI and cryptocurrency on water, and James Vukelich, Turtle Mountain Ojibwe author, who will talk about The Seven Grandfather Teachings and the relationship to Earth. Researchers from the University of Minnesota will present recent data on the White Earth Indian Reservation’s watersheds. The Nature Conservancy will highlight regional initiatives. Attendees can participate in Ojibwe lacrosse or “Yogachigede,” yoga with an Ojibwe twist.