In many ways, Nelson Bradbury is in a league of his own. He's 80, but instead of counting candles, he's counting on his teammates. They give me friendship. They give me respect. They give me a reason to to to keep on moving any given day.Nelson is the oldest member of an adult softball league team in New Finland, Canada. Last week when he woke up at 2 am the night before a big game, he texted the group writing, "I really appreciate the way you guys treat me as an equal and not just an old fart." Adding, "It ...

Sanctuary Impact - Sanctuary has a profound impact on elephants healing from mental, physical, and emotional traumas [5] - Sanctuary aims to restore autonomy to elephants, creating conditions for them to rediscover who they are [9] - Sanctuary provides a culture of respect, deep listening, and autonomy, departing from systems of control [24] Elephant Behavior & Healing - Elephants' healing can begin in connection with others [11][12] or independently [12] - Elephants' individual needs and preferences regarding space and companionship should be respected [19][20] - Elephants' healing requires the freedom to decide when to rest, where to roam, and how to be [23] Case Studies - Maya and Gita, after experiencing hostility in captivity, formed a special friendship in the safety of the sanctuary [6][7][11] - Hana, after years of isolation, became a master of relationship and welcomes new elephants [12][17] - Lady, fiercely independent, found joy and connection while maintaining her preferred solitude [18][21] Industry Call to Action - Countries are starting to ban performing elephants [4] - Zoos are voluntarily relocating elephants to sanctuaries due to growing awareness [5] - The industry should impose less, listen more, and restore what's been lost for elephants [25]

[Applause] So again uh welcome everyone. This topic is uh very near and dear to my heart and I'm very excited to talk to you today on why I believe and hopefully you will too after I'm done cultural competence should be the new DEI. Think for a moment.Think about a time when you felt truly seen. Not just acknowledged, but deeply understood. A time when your unique perspective wasn't just tolerated, but actively sought out and valued.Your opinion mattered. How did you feel. Did you feel empowered, liberated, ...

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