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Autumn Peltier
Speeches
Global Landscapes Forum - Sept. 28, 2019
September 28, 2019
[Opening in Indigenous language] My name is Autumn Peltier, I'm 15 years old and I'm Wiikwemkoong on Manitoulin Island, which is in northern Ontario, in Canada. I would like to thank the global landscapes forum for having me here today to share my concerns and share why my people have a sacred connection to the water and lands. I would like to start by sharing that the work I do is in honor of my great auntie Biidaasige-ba – if I weren't if it weren't for her lifetime commitment and […]
Autumn Peltier
Speeches
World Water Day at the United Nations - March 22, 2018
March 22, 2018
… my voice. I'm doing this work as we can't just pray anymore – we must do something, and we need to do it now. I need to get right into this message, so you feel where I'm coming from. I can't stress enough what I have learned about the water from my elders in our ceremonies. Many people don't think water is alive or has a spirit. My people believe this to be true – there are studies now that prove this. We believe our water is sacred because […]
Autumn Peltier
Speeches
Children’s Climate Change Conference - Nov. 25, 2015
November 25, 2015
Aanii, Bozhoo, Mskwaageezo-kwe Ndishnikaas, Migizi Ndodem, Wikwemikong Ishkoonigong Ndoonjibaa. My English name is Autumn Peltier, I come from the Wiikwemkoong unceded Indian reserve located on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. I would like to take – share my thoughts about the importance of water. Our water is very important because it brings new life. We see this when babies are born, when the water breaks. The reason I'm talking about the water is because our water is getting sick; the people and the factors of the world are making the water […]
Autumn Peltier
Speeches
Address to Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs - Dec. 6, 2016
December 6, 2016
[Opening in Indigenous language] I'm 12 years old, I shouldn't have to be up here fighting for our water. I'm here representing all children, as we are the ones inheriting this world. Nibi is who we are and what we are made of. Our first teaching on water, begins in our mothers’ womb. We all have this teaching, we can't live in our mother's womb without water. All of you would not be sitting here today, if it wasn't for water. It makes me sad every time I think about […]
Autumn Peltier
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Women of Influence - March 3, 2020
March 3, 2020
… Recognized for their hard work. As I look around the room, I see many amazing women here today; and I think of how I’m one of these women, amongst this group. For age 15, I’m thinking that’s a pretty big deal, and I feel very honored. If you asked me five years ago if I’d given it any thought, I probably wouldn’t have been able to tell you. I never imagined standing in a room full of grownups delivering … key note addresses around the world. I began speaking […]
Kim Reynolds
categories: Speeches, State of State
Condition of the State - January 11, 2022
January 11, 2022
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans: Two years ago, Ilee and Michael Muller were living in California, but they were looking for something else. Something away from the hustle and bustle; the crowded highways and high cost of living. They had visited the city of Elk Horn in Shelby county and fallen in love with it, so when a restaurant came up for sale, they made the leap and put their faith in Iowa. They bought an acreage outside of […]
Kim Reynolds
categories: Announcement Speech, Speeches
2022 Reelection Campaign Announcement - March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022
This is incredible – thank you so much for being here this evening. I want to start just by thanking the lieutenant governor for first of all those kind words and for being such a tremendous important part of this team. I also want to take a moment to just to thank the Iowans who shared their story with us – really thanks for demonstrating the pride that Iowans fill in this incredible place we call home. And I also, most importantly, I want to thank my family for being […]
Sharice Davids
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner - March 16, 2022
March 16, 2022
Good evening. He said Kansas. Also somebody knew where Leavenworth was – okay. Fun fact – I’m sorry in the teleprompter they’re like ‘start the thing’ – Melissa Etheridge graduated from Leavenworth high school as well. There’s something in the water there – but that’s a story for another day. Hi everybody, and thank you ambassador Costas for the introduction and to the Human Rights Campaign for inviting me to be here. I’d also like to thank Joni Madison – it’s so bright, I’m so sorry – in particular for […]
Maxine Waters
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner - March 11, 2018
March 11, 2018
Thank you. Wow. Wow. What a welcome. Thank you so very much. I’m not going to have a lot of time here this evening, but I’m going to take what time had been allotted, to try and continue, with you, my description of what I think is going on in Washington D.C. and with your president. So, I want to begin by thanking the Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin and Senior Vice President Jody Winter Hawk for the invitation to join you this evening. And I want you to […]
Joni Ernst
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate/Convocation Address, Speeches
Commencement Address at Iowa State University - Dec. 17, 2016
December 17, 2016
President Leath, distinguished graduates, family members and guests—thank you for inviting me to be here today. I mentioned to Dr. Leath earlier today that it was an honor. Thank you so much, Dr. Leath. Twenty-five years ago I was preparing for the spring semester at Iowa State University, and in that semester I was going to graduate. And at that point if you had told me, “Joni, in 25 years you will be delivering the commencement address at Iowa State University,” I probably would have laughed. If they had said, […]