🌱 Architects of Abundance | Indigenous Regenerative Food Systems with Dr. Lyla June Johnston What if the solutions to our climate and food crises have existed for thousands of years — hidden in plain sight? Join the Charter for Compassion's Global Read as we explore Dr. Lyla June Johnston's groundbreaking Ph.D. dissertation, Architects of Abundance: Indigenous Regenerative Food and Land Management Systems and the Excavation of Hidden History. Dr. Johnston (Diné/Tsétsêhéstâhese) reveals how Indigenous communities across the Americas have cultivated thriving, self-sustaining ecosystems for millennia — without fertilizers, without irrigation, and driven by deep reverence for the Earth. In this conversation, we explore: 🔥 Indigenous fire ecology & pyrogenic land management 🌊 Ancient aquaculture systems rooted in reciprocity 🌍 Soil regeneration techniques that sustain life across centuries 📜 How these histories were buried — and why reclaiming them matters NOW Co-facilitated by Robin Little Wing Sigo (Suquamish) and Albie Lawrence (Tlingit/Tsimshian). 📅 Part of the Charter for Compassion Global Read Series 🔗 Learn more here: https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/architects-of-abundance.html #IndigenousKnowledge #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodSovereignty #ClimateJustice #LylaJune #IndigenousWisdom #Sustainability #EcologicalRestoration #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #CharterForCompassion #GlobalRead #IndigenousStudies #EnvironmentalJustice #Regenerative #NativeAmerican #LandStewardship #FoodSystems #ClimateResilience #IndigenousRights #AncestralWisdom

🎙️ Global Read for Kids + Co. | The Little Boy From Jamaica | Charter for Compassion What does it take for a little boy growing up in rural Jamaica — without electricity or running water — to become Canada's first-ever Black Chief of Police? Everything. And this story has it all. In this heartwarming and inspiring Global Read recorded on April 18, 2026, we explore The Little Boy From Jamaica, written by Devon and Pearlene Clunis and illustrated by Emily Campbell — a true story of resilience, hope, hard work, and the power of dreaming big. Join co-author and retired Winnipeg Chief of Police Devon Clunis as he shares his remarkable journey from a humble childhood in Jamaica to making Canadian Black history — and reminds us that the potential for greatness lives in all of us. This session is facilitated by Rachel Luke, Instructional Coordinator for African, Black, and Afro-Caribbean Student Success at the Peel District School Board and recipient of the Prime Minister's National Award for Teaching Excellence. ✨ This read is for children, families, educators, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of representation, compassion, and storytelling. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 05:00 – About the Book & Authors 10:00 – The Global Read Begins 45:00 – Conversation with Devon Clunis 60:00 – Q&A & Closing Reflections 📚 About the Book: The Little Boy From Jamaica is both a children's book and an invitation — to believe in yourself, lean on others, and dare to dream beyond your circumstances. Devon's story is a shining example of what becomes possible when hope, hard work, and community come together. 🌍 Produced by the Charter for Compassion as part of our Global Read for Kids + Co. series — bringing diverse, compassionate voices and stories to readers around the world. 🔗 Learn more & explore upcoming Global Reads: https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/the-little-boy-from-jamaica.html #BlackCanadianHistory #CanadianBlackHistory #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence #TheLittleBoyFromJamaica #DevonClunis #BlackChiefOfPolice #BlackHistoryForKids #BlackRepresentation #AfricanCanadian #ChildrensBooks #DiverseBooks #BlackStoriesMatter #GlobalRead #CharterForCompassion #CompassionInAction #BlackLeadership #EquityDiversityInclusion #Resilience #InspirationForKids #JamaicanCanadian #BlackRoleModels #AntiRacismEducation #MulticulturalBooks #kidsreadaloudbook

What If Prayer Was Never About the Right Words? | A New Way of Living Sacredly Recorded live on March 25, 2026 — What if the most profound prayer happens not in a pew, but while washing dishes, kneading bread, or sharing a quiet cup of tea? In this soul-stirring conversation, author Margaret Somerville invites us to reimagine prayer as a way of being — not a formula to perfect. Drawing from her Celtic spiritual roots, decades of pilgrimage to the Isle of Iona, and deep engagement with Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish traditions, Margaret reveals how holiness shimmers in the smallest gestures of everyday life. Through six transformative pathways — Sacred Space, Release, Naming, Wilderness, Nourishment, and Peace — she offers gentle practices and stories that move us beyond unanswered petitions into a deeper communion with self, others, and the divine. This conversation was beautifully co-facilitated by Rabbi Shelly Barnathan and Imam Jamal Rahman as part of the Charter for Compassion's Global Read series. ✨ Whether you're weary of rigid religion, longing for spiritual renewal, or simply seeking meaning in the ordinary — this conversation is for you. 📖 Learn more: https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/when-prayer-doesnt-work.html 💛 Support this work: https://charterforcompassion.org/how-to-engage/donate/ #Prayer #Spirituality #Mindfulness #Interfaith #SacredLiving #Contemplative #Celtic #IsleOfIona #SpiritualGrowth #CharterForCompassion #GlobalRead #InterfaithDialogue #MindfulLiving #SpiritualPractice #InnerPeace

This video was recorded on February, 11, 2026. Although this book is about religion, it is not a book of religious dogma. The intent is to explain the foundation, the evolution and how each of the five major systems of faith is practiced today. It examines the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and the ancient, yet still practiced by many, religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. The author's desire for those who read the book is that they will have a better understanding and therefore a greater tolerance for those who have religious beliefs different than their own. The conversation was facilitated by Nancy E. Murphy, MA, volunteer of the Charter for Compassion, and part of Compassionate St. Augustine, Florida, USA. If you would like to learn more about this episode, click the following link: https://charterforcompassion.org/news-events/special-events/40-days-of-peace/2026/global-read-with-linda-reynolds-andiric-getting-it-then-getting-along.html Programming like this is possible thanks to contributions from donors around the world. Learn how to become a donor here: https://charterforcompassion.org/how-to-engage/donate/

Across centuries, African American women have lived brilliantly, creatively, lovingly, and intentionally—shaping families, communities, nations, and the world. Too often, these lives are framed only through struggle. Sister Days shifts that narrative. In 365 inspired moments, Janus Adams brings forward stories—celebrated and overlooked—that reveal a fuller, richer picture of our shared human history. From Harriet Tubman’s daring escapes to Bessie Coleman’s soaring flights, from Maggie Lena Walker founding a bank to Madame C. J. Walker funding the anti-lynching movement, from Maya Angelou’s poetic “sassiness” to the everyday genius of everyday souls—this is our extraordinary “ordinary.” Especially fitting for Global Reads, Sister Days highlights the transformative power of books and reading. On September 20, readers encounter the story of Black women who risked their lives in 1831 to publish the constitution of the Female Literary Association of Philadelphia—the first known book club and the first women’s rights organization in the United States. 🗣️ Conversation moderated by Katie Orenstein, Founder & CEO of The OpEd Project. 🔗 Learn more about this Global Read: https://charterforcompassion.org/news-events/special-events/40-days-of-peace/2026/global-read-with-janus-adams-sister-days.html 💛 Programming like this is made possible by generous supporters around the world. If you’d like to donate, visit: https://charterforcompassion.org/how-to-engage/donate/

This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Dr. Janus Adams facilitated this conversation. In a world run amuck with seemingly irreparable differences, divides, and conflicts, Gail Straub’s memoir Home Inside the Globe offers an antidote. As a seeker on pilgrimage across the Sahara in camel caravan with indigenous Tuaregs, trekking off the beaten trail high in the Himalayas and in Timbuktu in Mali, or participating in the sacred rituals of Bali, the intrepid Straub seeks out all that is different so that she can become whole. And this impulse toward differences guides her to its perfect opposite, a boundless realm where our common humanity unifies us. As an activist Gail is deeply immersed in the era of Gorbachev’s Russia and Deng Xiaoping’s China, working with leaders who are empowering sex-workers in India, Syrian refugees in Jordan, and among isolated Berber villages in the High Atlas in Morocco. Here out beyond man-made political borders, she again finds a much larger, freer place where we connect as human beings transcending nationality, skin color, gender, socio-economic status, and religion. Along with traveling the exterior landscape of these countries, we also journey through Gail’s interior terrain as she matures through the stages of girlhood, womanhood, and cronehood. We witness how various cultures shaped her, helping her through times of grief, crisis, and confusion. Throughout Gail’s ever so human journey, we can find ourselves and our own longing for wholeness. Home Inside the Globe is a dynamic synthesis of memoir, travelogue, and life lessons. It is an invitation to awaken as individuals so that we can fully participate in creating a better world for all people. Learn more about the Author and Facilitator here: https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/home-inside-the-globe.html Some websites shared in the chat during this conversation: Gail's Website: https://gailstraub.com/ Janus' website: https://www.janusadams.com Empowerment Institute's Peace on Earth game/initiative: https://peace2030.earth/ Programming like this is possible thanks to donations from people like you. If you'd like to support our programs, donate here: https://charterforcompassion.org/how-to-engage/donate/

This event was recorded on Saturday, September 13, 2025. World of Wonder: With lyrical text by activist and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur and vibrant illustrations by Cynthia Alonso, Wonder Baby encourages young readers to look at the world with revolutionary love. World of Wonder is more than a picture book: it’s a journey of Revolutionary Love. Come journey with Wonder Baby. We wonder about the earth and discover the awe that inspires care. We wonder about people suffering injustice and find that listening to stories inspires courage. We wonder about someone who inflicts cruelty—and discover the power of repair and connection. Wonder Baby wonders about their own emotions, even when tears come pouring down: “You are a part of me I don’t yet know.” Wonder becomes the conduit to love; it creates the conditions for kindness, care, and courage. Learn more about this incredible event here: https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/world-of-wonder.html Check out the link for the book and everything that can be done with it here: https://valariekaur.com/books/world-of-wonder/#book Programming like this is possible thanks to contributions from our donors. Please help us keep this program running by donating here: https://charterforcompassion.org/how-to-engage/donate/

This conversation was recorded on August 13, 2025. Banning Landmines: Disarmament, Citizen Diplomacy, and Human Security looks at accomplishments and setbacks in the crucial first decade of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The first half of the book considers the implementation of the prohibitions and humanitarian assistance provisions of the treaty, as well as efforts to promote universal acceptance of the treaty among governments and non-state armed groups. The second half of this book considers the impact of the landmine movement on other issues (such as cluster munitions and disability rights), as well as the extent to which it has contributed to the field of human security. Edited by Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams and two other long-time leaders of the mine ban movement, Stephen Goose and Mary Wareham, Banning Landmines features contributions by grassroots activists, diplomatic negotiators, mine survivors, arms experts, and human rights defenders. This diverse group of writers at the forefront of the landmine ban movement is well placed to provide insights into this remarkable process, its precedents, and implications for other work and issues. Learn more about this episode here: https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/banning-landmines-disarmament-citizen-diplomacy-and-human-security.html Become a sustaining donor to help us keep producing inspiring and compassionate content here: https://charterforcompassion.org/how-to-engage/donate/recurring-donation.html