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On October 2, National Geographic photographer and explorer <a href="https://kiliii.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kiliii Yüyan</a> will be giving a multimedia author presentation based his book <a href="https://www.guardians-of-life.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Guardians of Life: Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Science, and Restoring the Planet</a> which launched April 2026 from <a href="https://www.braidedriver.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Braided River</a>, the conservation imprint of <a href="https://www.mountaineers.org/books?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=835823498&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADpL5Oxgeh-7yO4XTy4nTZgKvlAbG&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwqJXUBhBNEiwA8BgG7sLglyw4uo0S1ZM3B79GL5kF2vU2Pr_4c7fRHRZqTXuEe64mQWIz_hoCtbgQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mountaineers Books</a>.
Here is the <a href="https://bookpassage.com/event/kiliii-yuyan-guardians-life" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">link to the event</a>: <a href="https://bookpassage.com/event/kiliii-yuyan-guardians-life" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bookpassage.com/event/kiliii-yuyan-guardians-life</a>
Here is a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=umlkD0AKssQ_jbOq&amp;t=27&amp;v=afW-Zo8R5pU&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TEDX talk</a> on the project, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiaP953sZZo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TV spot</a> on the book launch, and the book’s <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_0TJvuAnGCdHWOkXQXHb6mLrt889JO812usY1giOC24/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Press Release</a>.
About the book:

Guardians of Life
Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Science, and Restoring the Planet&nbsp;
There is a critical yet underrecognized role that Indigenous peoples around the world have played—and continue to play—in sustaining biological and cultural diversity. As the biodiversity and climate crises converge, the time to support Indigenous leadership is now. This rich, in-depth, storytelling initiative is based on growing global recognition of the critical role Indigenous peoples play in sustaining biological and cultural diversity, as well as adapting to and abating climate change.&nbsp;

This book, Guardians of Life, is based on the work of award-winning National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yüyan, and will take readers on a transformative journey to places and people living in relationship with their ancestral homelands. Vivid portraits of Indigenous men and women, youth and elders, hunters and farmers, spiritual leaders and craftsmen will reveal their ways of knowing and taking care of the land. These are concepts and skills that have been taught for generations and are based on a foundational veneration for life—which is at the heart of caring for a living planet. This reflects a holistic and broad approach to sustainability, including language, art, and ceremony as ways to maintain human-environment relations.&nbsp;

These place-based stories and imagery are complemented by an introduction by Gwich’in supermodel and activist Quannah Chasinghorse. Essay contributions come from award-winning writer Charles C. Mann, author of 1491, and award winning author, Indigenous peoples' ally, and National Geographic Explorer, Gleb Raygorodetsky. This book upholds the inherent sovereign rights of Indigenous peoples to care for their ancestral lands and waters, and seeks to build a movement that would broadly benefit and sustain life on planet Earth for all.


Photography by Kiliii Yüyan
Essays by Charles C. Mann and Gleb Raygorodetsky
Foreword by Quannah Chasinghorse

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The Fairfax Theatre Company proudly presents it’s 19th annual production at the Fairfax Pavilion this September with The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s most enduring witty play, a farcical comedy that masterfully satirizes Victorian-era superficiality, marriage, and social hypocrisy. Following the themes of social obligations and romance, and showcasing clever repartee, the play highlights how artificiality and deception are used to navigate strict social mores. Don’t miss this enduring and lovably iconic play directed by Sam M. Parry!
Performances over 3 weekends:&nbsp;
 9/11, 9/12, 9/13; 9/18, 9/19, 9/20 then 9/26 
Fridays &amp; Saturdays at 7:30PM, 
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(final weekend only Saturday 9/26 performances; no Fri. Or Sun.)
All shows are FREE! (Pay-What-You-Will)
*Donations greatly appreciated and allow us to continue to bring top quality entertainment to our community.(Suggested age is 12 years and up due to sophisticated Victorian dialogue.)
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The Kove, Inside Northgate Mall, 5800 Northgate Dr, Suite 80 San Rafael, CA, 94903

How strong are your bones—and what can you do&nbsp;now&nbsp;to protect them as you age?
Join us for another&nbsp;FREE Saturdays at The Kove Health &amp; Wellness Talk, located inside of Northgate Mall, featuring&nbsp;Dr. Kendal L. Hamman, Endocrinologist with Sutter Health, for an informative conversation about&nbsp;Bone Health &amp; Aging.
🦴 Learn about osteoporosis and why it develops 🦴 Understand fracture risk and the factors that can increase it 💪 Discover lifestyle choices that support stronger bones 🥗 Learn how nutrition and activity play a role in bone health ❤️ Hear about the latest approaches to preventing and treating bone issues
The goal? To help you&nbsp;stay strong, active and independent as you age.
📅&nbsp;Saturday, September 19 ⏰&nbsp;Health &amp; Wellness Talk: 11:00–11:30 AM ☕&nbsp;Neighbor Connection Hour: 11:30 AM–12:00 PM 📍&nbsp;The Kove, inside Northgate Mall 5800 Northgate Drive, Suite 80, San Rafael
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Event Oct 2 with Nat Geo Photographer and Author Kiliii Yüyan at Books Passage Corte Madera

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Book Passage Bookstore & Cafe, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA

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