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CBC
27-05-2025
- General
- CBC
The wolf teaches us to be humble and to protect the balance of nature, elder says
Social Sharing For Ojibway and Mohawk elder Hazel Dixon, humility is about valuing everyone's role in the community — like a wolf does. "Some may be hunters, others might be protectors, others may be nurturers," she told Unreserved. "A wolf that has hunted food will take it back to the den to eat with the pack before it takes the first bite of food. So none is better than the other." In the Ojibway Seven Grandfather Teachings, the wolf represents humility. Dixon says the teaching encourages us not to gloat or brag, as well as to respect the balance of nature where every individual and species has a role to play. She points to Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. as an example of when that balance is disrupted. By the late 1920s, grey wolves which were native to the area had been eradicated from the park, as they were considered a threat to other wildlife like elk and deer. As a result, out of control elk and deer populations stripped the land of vegetation. The wolf's reintroduction in 1995 caused a cascade of regeneration, with the return of plant life, trees and many species of animals to the park. "That goes to show us that when the balance of nature is changed, everything else is affected," Dixon said. "It doesn't matter what it is." Lessons from sea wolves William Housty says wolves also protect the natural balance in Heiltsuk territory, on the coast of British Columbia. Housty is the director of the Integrated Resource Management Department for the Heiltsuk Nation. He frequently encounters the local coastal wolves, a unique subspecies also known as sea wolves. Smaller and sleeker than other wolves, they hunt for seals and fish as well as deer and mountain goats, and have a knack for swimming. "The outer coast of our territory is made up of a large archipelago of islands," Housty said. "They're utilizing that skill to be able to hop from island to island." "It's amazing to see. It almost looks like a human doing a backstroke." Housty is part of efforts to study the sea wolves in non-invasive ways, in accordance with his nation's values. The community and western researchers have partnered together to collect fur and scat samples, and record audio and video to help them identify individual wolves. This gives them a better picture of the wolves' habits and genetic makeup. These findings then inform their approach to co-existing with the wolves. While studying them, Housty has been struck by parallels between Heiltsuk knowledge and western scientific findings. The Heiltsuk see sea wolves as protectors and warriors. Housty says their role in the ecosystem is similar to their cultural one. Like the wolves of Yellowstone National Park, sea wolves regulate populations and create space for a diversity of species. "If you go to some of our outer islands, there's not a piece of vegetation from six feet and under because the deer eats it all. And so as the wolves sort of regulate the deer population, it's maintaining that biodiversity of plants and trees and all sorts of things, all throughout the different landscapes," he explained. "Achieving that balance is kind of protecting them and looking out for that overall health of the ecosystems." Seeing Heiltsuk knowledge echoed by western science reaffirms for Housty how insightful his ancestors were. "They knew this thousands of years ago and we're just sort of putting our finger on it now." "They left us with this knowledge. So now that's taught me that I need to turn around and leave that for my own children, my own community, my own people." Housty believes more collaborations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous science, and more conservation that centres Indigenous world views, can lead to a better world for animals and humans alike. "All we want is for the world to realize that if we have the love, care and respect for these animals, and take care of them, and take care of their habitat and the world around them, it's going to make for a better world for us too, and that we're all a part of the same loop." Endangered relatives To Rahnàwakęw Donnie McDowell the wolf's role as a protector who looks out for every member of the community is mirrored in the Tuscarora Wolf Clan, one of seven Tuscarora kinship groups. "If you look at a wolf pack, they take care of each other," said McDowell, a member of the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina. "They lead; they're strong." "Wolf Clan is one of those family units that adopts and takes care of others who come in that may not have a clan family." Along with shared traits, McDowell says his people and wolves have parallel histories. Colonial policies targeted both the Tuscarora and the red wolf population they hold sacred to clear their lands for settlers. "We see that the population of the red wolves, as they decline, the Tuscarora nation's population declines." The red wolf is one of North America's most critically endangered species. Only 16 remain in the wild. In 2006 the population had reached a peak of 130 wolves. McDowell is part of the Save the Red Wolves campaign, a partnership between several non-profit organizations and the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina — but its future remains unclear. The campaign pushed for wildlife crossings to be built across highways to ensure safe passages for the wolves and other wildlife. Highway traffic is a large threat to the remaining red wolves. The campaign was awarded a federal grant of $25 million US in December to go towards constructing wildlife crossings. Since then the Trump administration's sweeping pause on federal funding has left the future of the project uncertain. McDowell refuses to give up hope. "We can't give up hope because in the red wolves we see a reflection of the Tuscarora ourselves," he said. "Everybody has a responsibility to do this and take part in it, because there is a benefit that will come generations down the road, that our people and the community and the environment and the wildlife can benefit from."
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kamala Harris emerges in Australia with nonsensical babbling monologue
left an audience baffled as she laughed and talked about Playboy magazine covers during an appearance at the Australian Real Estate Conference in Queensland, Australia. The former vice president also launched into a confusing 'word salad' after being asked about the importance of humility. Her bizarre comments were made on Sunday during a question and answer session where she shared a 'funny' story about her mother. Harris sat on stage with real-estate industry veteran John McGrath for over an hour and recalled that her mother was very focused on women's reproductive health, which included sharing her thoughts about 'fibroids' and 'hormones.' She said: 'My mother was very funny because she would say, "You look at the cover of Playboy magazine, let me just tell you, the reason that people are looking at these things, understand they were developed for the perpetuation of the human species!" She was very practical that way.' As Harris began laughing, McGrath responded, 'A great lady,' before shifting immediately to another question. Harris also spoke at length about issues important to her, but lost her way when asked about humility. 'I don't aspire to be humble. And I don't recommend it, I think that one must be humble. But to aspire to be humble would be quite inauthentic. 'If one understands that, just, I mean, there's so much that is magnificent and awe-inspiring about this world and its people. 'And when you take the moment to just listen to an individual's story, whether it's someone you're sitting next to on the plane or standing in line with at the grocery store, there is so much about this world that we know and we don't know.' The former VP added: 'And that is very humbling to realize the dreams that people have, the struggles that they've overcome and the magnificence of that. To realize the beauty of the human spirit, that we are by nature, I think, as a species, we don't give up.' But Harris wasn't finished, emphasizing the importance of ambition outside of humility. 'Part of the key to our survival is that we are adaptable but we are also ambitious. I applaud ambition. I applaud ambition. 'I think it is a good thing, to reach, but not without also understanding that in so doing, one must do the hard work. One must understand the context in which they exist. One must be respectful. Harris also included throwbacks to famous word salads of her political career including a mention of being 'unburdened by what has been,' the importance of 'speaking truth' and being aware of the significance of the 'passage of time.' 'I think it's very important to understand that people who fight for equality, fight for freedom, they see what can be and are unburdened by what has been they believe in what is possible. 'So even though it may be characterized as a fight, it really is it should I think be thought of in the context of a fight for something as opposed to against something.' At one point the moderator said he believed her 'best work is ahead of you, for sure, 100 percent.' 'I am unemployed right now,' she said with a smile. 'Go on, let's speak truth.' When she was asked to give advice to young women in the real estate industry, she repeated her motto about not listening to people who tell them to wait their turn. 'I don't hear no. I eat no for breakfast,' she said.
News24
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Sweet Guluva on success, humility and privacy - ‘You need your family just to be also grounded'
He might be R2 million richer, but he'll never forget his humble roots. Akhonamathemba Zwane, affectionately known as Sweet Guluva to his beloved fanbase across the country, is still riding the high of his Big Brother Mzansi season five win. Through it all, Sweet Guluva has never lost his faith and attributes his humility to his family and to God. 'I'm also accepting the fact that I'm a Godly person,' he tells TRUELOVE. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akhonamathemba Zwane (@sweet_guluva) While Sweet Guluva is of the first of his family to experience the spotlight and highs and lows that come with fame, he reveals that they are the people who know him best and can attest to life-changing experiences. He explains, 'In life, they've been there before, so most of the situations they know better than I do. So maybe, with [handling money], they know vele... 'This is how you handle this, this is how you stay humble, this is what you do'. So, you need your family just to be also grounded and also just reconnect.' From MCing high-profile events like the Durban Music Festival and returning to his roots in the small KzwaZulu-Natal town of Nquthu engaging, entertaining and inspiring thousands of school kids with All Gold's youth empowerment school tour to testing his diski skills with the Broscape Championship with Dove Men, the 23-year-old's star is still shining bright. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akhonamathemba Zwane (@sweet_guluva) Since being a part of major brands and inspiring campaigns, some might believe Sweet Guluva may feel a sense of responsibility especially to the youth in his hometown. However, he explains, 'I don't see it as a responsibility. People follow what they feel is genuine and real. That's what truly connects.' READ MORE | From trumpeting These Streets to Horns in the Sun: Mi Casa's Mo-T's everlasting hits Sweet Guluva's newfound fame hasn't come without it's hardships and devastating losses that life unexpectedly throws our way. Towards the beginning of May 2025, the young star issued a statement through his team confirming the loss of his sister, Lwazi Zwane. Sweet Guluva describes the relationship he had with his sister to us as 'very tight', but he is also adamant about maintaining his privacy through such life events as well as with his relationship with fellow housemate Ashley Ogle, which he says is also 'very tight now.' While Sweet Guluva is cagey about any details around his love life and upcoming projects, he tells us to keep our eyes on his social media. 'All will be shared on social media if there's anything, but for now we're still trying,' he says.
RNZ News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Cricket: Brendon McCullum wants England to show a bit more humility
England cricket coach Brendon McCullum. Photo: Kerry Marshall/ England head coach Brendon McCullum said his players must try to show a bit more humility and remember that they are still being judged by how they act away from the cricket field. McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have championed England's results-oriented approach built primarily on their take-no-prisoners batting style. While the aggressive brand of cricket won them 11 of the first 12 matches under the leadership pairing, its effectiveness waned and they lost test series in India and Pakistan last year. In March, England director of cricket Rob Key said players needed to "stop talking rubbish" after some made casual comments about not caring about outcomes. "It's not just about what you do on the cricket field," McCullum said ahead of their one-off test against Zimbabwe at Nottingham beginning on Thursday. "It's how you carry yourself. It's how you interact with the public. It's the messaging that you give." The New Zealander added that he wanted the players "show some humility and not feel out of touch with the general population". With a home series against India and trip to Australia scheduled later this year, McCullum wanted his team to give fans the same sense of excitement as they did early in his tenure. "I think people were excited with how we played at the start, enthralled by the free-wheeling cricket we played," he said. "I felt they had a sense of belonging to that type of group. "But [since then] we have let opportunities slip and perhaps not been as smart as we possibly could with some of our comments to the media." - Reuters
Al Bawaba
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Video: 'humble' Angela Merkel enjoys pizza alone in Italy
ALBAWABA - Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany who served between 2005 and 2021, was spotted alone inside one of the pizza restaurants in Italy, where she had dinner. Despite her high political standing and long history in power, Angela Merkel appeared modest as ever, sitting without any security or formal appearances. Many people commented on the clip saying she is a very humble person as she was seen without anyone for protection. Eski Almanya Başbakanı Angela Merkel, İtalya'da bir restoranda tek başına pizza yerken görüntülendi. Merkel'in makyajsız hali ve saçlarının dağınıklığı dikkat çekti. Dükkanın sahibi, Merkel'in yediği pizzaya talebin arttığını ve pizzanın ismini "Pizza Merkel" koyduğunu söyledi. May 18, 2025 A person said: "No siren sound, no special table... Just a woman, a pizza and a scene that tells a lot." A Turkish doctor commented on the video that went viral on social media, saying, "True strength doesn't need to be shown off." Another X user added: "If you don't steal, corrupt or commit immoral acts, you will have nothing to run away from and no need for protection."
