i(I)ndigenous 

Definitions  - There is a difference between the three. 

indigenous - Occurring naturally in a particular place. 

Indigenous - Persons originating from the country they are found. The first people to live in a place. 

Traditional Ecological Knowledge - There is a distinction between Indigenous place based ecological science TEK that can only be known by fluent speakers, etc., and Indigenous worldview that belongs to all.  (Four Arrows, Restoring the Kinship Worldview). 

Reflection: What are the differences between the 3 definitions?

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Resources 

• Worldwide Indigenous Science Network - Scroll down and read the passages on Indigenous Science and Networking.

• First People's principles of learning

• The Impact of Words

Journal and Discussion using the resources above. Make sure you are citing which article for the answers. 

Answer the following 5 questions in your journal.:

1. What do you think it means to uncover your Indigenous mind? 

2. What is the appropriate way to refer to an Indigenous person? (Click on The Impact of Words)

3. Can you name some  organisms indigenous to where you live? (Use the definition above)

4. Click on the link for First People's principles of learning and pick 3 principles that are important to you. 

5. How has Western science historically treated Indigenous science and why is it being recognized now? (Click on Worldwide Indigenous Science Network)

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I (Ms. Chabi) will tell you the story of my path to finding my Indigenous/indigenous and you will then create your own story based on what you know. Don't worry if you cannot do this right away. We will be continuing on our path and you may come back to this. 

Druidry, The Earth Guardians 

• Are there gaps in your story?

• How can you find out what they are?

Suggested Reading: 

• Woman Between Worlds: A Call to Your Ancestral and Indigenous Wisdom by Dr. Apela Colorado

Next: Indigenous Science Explained