Ancestral Science

We were grateful to speak with Karen Colbert, data scientist, department chair, Tribal College Faculty leader, advocate for culturally grounded STEM and AI integration specialist about finding your identity within mathematics, translating and code switching in the math classroom, the pie of DEI, teaching AI to embrace failure, not giving up on the ethics within AI, and pushing back against the default systems of confirmation bias.Check out Karen's TEDx talk, released on YouTube in the coming months, the title is “The Most Dangerous Lie A.I Keeps Repeating”Check out the SHOWNOTES and our WEBSITE (www.relationalsciencecircle.com) for some great educational resources. Thanks to Emil Starlight, THE talented Multimedia Podcast Producer As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated. And if you want to support the pod, check out some unique Indigenous Science MERCH at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shopGrab a cup of tea in your fav mug and prepare yourself to learn how to be a little less afraid of AI, with the talented and TEDx speaker, Karen Colbert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod is in the midst of planning and recording some really interesting episodes, so to focus on those we thought we would re-release one of our fav's... it is also a little teaser for the upcoming ones... So enjoy, and go learn some science from the stars...This episode was recorded on an early Spring morning back in 2024, here on the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut'ina Nation, and Îethka Nakoda First Nation, and more recently the Otipemisiwak Métis . As we patiently waited for the First Thunder of the season , we got to learn from Wilfred "The Star Guy" Buck, from Opaskwayak Cree Nation and Siksika Astrophysicist Rob Cardinal about the science and stories of the recent Solar Eclipse, the reverence and silence within the darkness of totality, the connection between the alignment, states of matter, and ceremonies, protocols of NOT LOOKING at these significant cosmic events, the Creation of "Tipis and Telescopes," the three-body problem, the North Star and moon cycles, and the origin of the Thunderbirds.SHOWNOTES: For all you curious humans and educators, here is a link for the shownotes, which as always, has a plethora of videos, links, resources, to learn more and support. There are soooo many for this episode, have fun!Thanks to Emil Starlight, the pod's talented multimedia podcast producer. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated.And if you want to support the pod, check out some unique Indigenous Science MERCH at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a windy late spring morning back in 2024, just before Summer Solstice, and the Ancestral Science Podcast got to record this episode ontop of Nosehill Park in the heart (or nose, haha) of Calgary, in Treaty 7.We were grateful to speak with Brendon Many Bears, from Siksika Nation, who, alongside Blackfoot Elders and Knowledge Keepers have been working alongside Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer of the University of Calgary Archaeology Field School & Public Archaeology Program to learn more about Ancestral Blackfoot knowledges within the stones and earth of Nosehill. We learned about the cultural importance of look out points and "tipi" rings, vision quests and balance, reconciliation archaeology, the importance of ceremony within science, and experiencing the Blackfoot scientific stories of these Lands. University of Calgary Archaeological Field School and Public Archaeology Program:Dig site: EgPm-143CTV Article: U of C students, staff partner with city to unearth ancient Indigenous belongings at Nose Hill ParkCBC Article: What was life like for pre-contact Blackfoot people?It was created with the support of TELUS Storyhive.Thanks to Emil Starlight for his talents in editing, videography, and audio. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that epic opening tune!Please take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated. And if you want to support the pod further, check out some unique Indigenous Science MERCH at relationalsciencecircle.com/shopIf you are a curious education, or want more information, check out our website https://www.relationalsciencecircle.com/WIthout further ado, the Ancestral Science Podcast welcomes BRENDON MANY BEARS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science Podcast thought we needed some Auntie Laughs, so we reconnected with Melissa Roberts and Emily Kerton, Indigenous educators weaving knowledges and Land-based science into the Ontario curriculum.This is the SECOND part, of the Auntie Laugh-based episode. If you haven't listened to part one, released on January 19th, maybe go check that out first. But if you already have...are you ready for some more knowledge, stories, science, and laughs?In this episode, the Ancestral Science Podcast reconnected with Melissa Roberts and Emily Kerton, Indigenous educators weaving knowledges and Land-based science into the Ontario curriculum. We learn about the importance patience & humility within education and knowledge, bird goggles, "suspension of disbelief", sacrificing your ego, "the third deer", falling acorns, and how NOT to use the faciliTREES.Check out the SHOWNOTES in this episode for some great educational resources. AND....you HAVE TO stay tuned to the end for an absolute TREAT in the form of "a trifecta of poop stories" that will surly induce facial and stomach laughter cramps, as well as a hilarious LIGHTNING ROUND!Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated. And if you want to support the pod, check out some unique Indigenous Science MERCH here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was recorded on a windy warm chinook pre-equinox evening back in 2024 here on the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut'ina Nation, Îethka Nakoda First Nation, and more recently the Otipemisiwak Métis. The Ancestral Science Podcast wanted to re-release our dear friend Walter's episode. He had a brain aneuruym, and needs all the positive energy, prayers, and support. If you can, please consider donating to his GoFundMe, this is going to be a journey of recovery and support. Every prayer, frequency, and donation helps.Join us in supporting our friend Walter McDonald White Bear, who, at this time last year, was NOMINATED FOR A JUNO!! To celebrate his nomination, we gathered some friends, a few guitars, and some pizza. Along with some impromptu riffs and freestyle we got to chat about embodying music, spirit as an additional voice/instrument, connections between goosebumps and music, frequencies, songs, & language of the Land, the suppressed Native American Influence on Rock n Roll, Rhythm and Poetry, and the connection between snagging blankets and flutes. Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated.Check out Bear's website www.walterwhitebear.com and his GoFundMe.Sending all the healing frequencies!Grab a non-alcoholic beer or a Bepsi, grab your favourite instrument, and come jam along with Bear and the Crew.... Without further ado, let's welcome WALTER WHITE BEAR, SHARON FOSTER, and EMIL STARLIGHT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science Podcast thought we needed some Auntie Laughs, so we reconnected with Melissa Roberts and Emily Kerton, Indigenous educators weaving knowledges and Land-based science into the Ontario curriculum. In this first part, we discuss the difference between outdoor experiential knowledge/Land-based knowledge/and Indigenous knowledges, the reverence of silence and slowing down, protocols of Indigenous knowledges within education, the "ridiculous rigour" of Indigenous Science through oral stories, and not needing validation of global science to tell us about the health benefits of smudging.With such a great conversation, this episode became a 2-parter! Stay tuned next week for episode 2 when we will add some great educational resources in the SHOWNOTES, and here is a teaser... stay until the end of EPISODE 2 for an absolute TREAT in the form of "a trifecta of poop stories" that will surly induce facial and stomach laughter cramps. Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated. And if you want to support the pod, check out some unique Indigenous Science MERCH here.As well, these times can be difficult, but remember that all is interconnected, so send your Prayers and Positive Energy to Minnesota.You can also watch this episode as a video episode on Youtube along with other Ancestral Science Podcast videos.From experience, we all know that LAUGHTER is MEDICINE...so grab a no-spill sippy cup with some tea or coffee, light a smudge if you can, and learn from and laugh alongside the Aunties- Melissa Roberts and Emily Kerton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Smoketalk" with Emil & Kori, is a follow up episode digging deeper into the tellings and science of the previous Ancestral Science Podcast Episode. So, if you haven't listened to the previous episode with Dr. Bruce Starlight titled "Tea, Tobacco, & Tipi Tellings," please go listen to that first, it will give some context to this episode. Here, we discussed sacred numbers, alien fungi, #spaceback, and new tattoos (shout out @lnkbyDawn and @pirates.loot).Check out NEW #spaceback INDIGENOUS SCIENCE MERCH here Ancestral Science Podcast on YouTubeAncestral Science Podcast Episodes related to this Chat:"Space Justice & Cosmic Relationality" with Dr. Alvin Harvey hereIndigenous Science Resources & Past Pod Episodeshttps://www.relationalsciencecircle.com Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod thought it would re-launch some previous episodes we made with the support of TELUS STORYHIVE, and this was one of them.It was a windy winter afternoon back in 2024, and we recorded inside a tipi at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on Tsuut'ina Nation, amongst the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy and Îethka Nakoda First Nation, and more recently the Otipemisiwak Métis. The Ancestral Science Podcast was excited to learn from BRUCE STARLIGHT from the Tsuut'ina Nation about the disconnect of science from Spirit and Land, the significance of the depth of tobacco roots, the connection between mushrooms and the stars, sacred numbers, dinosaurs and energy, and Star people.Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated. Check out our webpage for unique Indigenous Science Merch links and lots of additional educational resources!Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio, Alex for pod support and marketing. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!Grab a cozy blanket, maybe throw it on a camping chair to get that "tipi storytime" vibe, grab a tea, a double double, or an apple fritter, and learn from the insightful teachings from Bruce Starlight.You can also watch this episode as a video episode on Youtube along with other Ancestral Science Podcast videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a cortisol-inducing year, and with the holidays approaching, we thought re-launching a mindfulness episode would be helpful. Reconnect with your body, brain, DNA, and the Land with a Mindfulness Episode of the Ancestral Science Podcast with Dr. Michael Yellow BirdFULL SHOWNOTES & Additional educational LINKS: hereNEW Video of this episode on YouTube!Unique Indigenous Science Merch here. Help keep the podcast going!This episode was recorded in November 2024, on a mild wintery morning here on the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut'ina Nation, Îethka Nakoda First Nation, and more recently the Otipemisiwak Métis. The Ancestral Science podcast got to learn from Dr. Yellow Bird, by first beginning with a guided meditation to ground ourselves and focus on the present, then we explored a mathematical equation for decolonization, how Auntie jokes can protect the brain, the effects of colonization on our bodies and brains, the smell of bacon and well-being, mindfulness and systemic racism, and ancestral eating.Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio, Alex for pod support and marketing. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!Get comfy with your fav blanket or meditation pillow, by a houseplant or a window to connect with the sky, open all your senses and heart to wellness teachings from Dr. Michael Yellowbird.FULL SHOWNOTES & Additional educational LINKS: hereNEW Video of this episode on YouTube!Unique Indigenous Science Merch here. Help keep the podcast going! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science pod team has been wanting to do a "Show n Tell" episode for awhile...so, here we are! This is a great way to learn a bit more about the team, rate our nerdiness levels, and learn a bit about land-based science.This is probably a great episode to check out on YouTube, link here.This was way too much fun...unfortunately, a part 2 is needed! Stay tuned for that next week.So come join the team to learn about decolonizing movie posters, fishing lures, the connection between mukluks and card games, its Grogu not baby yoga, and the importance of a doorstopers in fishing!Our website has unique Indigenous Science merch and a lot of educational resources (soon to be more).Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio, Alex for pod support and marketing.Feel free to comment about what Indigenous Science "show n tell" you would share, or like us to share in a future episode.So let's reconnect with out grade school selves, for a relational game of "show n tell" with the Ancestral Science pod team!Get your own unique Indigenous Science MerchAll proceeds support knowledge keeper honoraria and keep the pod going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hang out with the Ancestral Science Podcast Team to discuss the last episode...which was "Art & Science of Beads, Quills, Fur, Hide, & Bark" with Kim Brothers of Moonstone Creation.WE ARE ON YOUTUBE! If you want to SEE this episode, go here.Check out:Moonstone Creation in Inglewood in Calgary AlbertaAuthentically Indigenous Craft Market, December 5-7 at The Confluence in Calgary Alberta.Great places to get some authentic, local holiday gifts, and support Indigenous businesses! Get your own unique Indigenous Science Merch All proceeds support knowledge keeper honoraria and keep the pod going.Thanks Emil Starlight for editing and videography, Alex F for production support, and Yvonne Jobin and Moonstone for hosting us!Lots of resources and links and fun at our NO AI webpagehttps://www.relationalsciencecircle.comA LOT more trusted resources will be uploaded there soon....Can you believe we are kinda on Youtube....slowly....check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was recorded on a warm winter afternoon in 2024, at Moonstone Creation in Calgary Alberta.And amongst the company of millions of beads and Indigenous art, the Ancestral Science Podcast was excited to speak with KIM BROTHERS, Cree from Northern Alberta, about revitalizing the lost arts of quillwork, tufting, and fish scale art, the sacred ratio of brain to hide within tanning, birch bark biting, art with tails, bones, and scales, the OG beads, the difference between appreciation and appropriation, and the story of the spirit bead.Remember to tune in next week for "Smoketalk" with the pod team, where we chat more in depth about the topics from the previous episode. YouTube link below along with lots of other educational resources and links for you to learn more!This episode was created with the support from Telus STORYHIVEThanks to Bespoke Productions Hub and as always, Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio, Alex for pod support and marketing.Grab a your current beading, tufting, or sewing project, your favourite snack from your Ancestral Land, and learn about Indigenous Science & Art with KIM BROTHERS of Moonstone Creation - - - a great place to shop for authentic Indigenous art in Calgary, Alberta, go check them out. They also host classes!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Smoketalk!If you haven't listened to the previous episode "Deadly Math: Movement, Kinship, & Action" with Chris Matthews, I recommend going there first then coming back to smoketalk to listen to the Pod Team's takes and expanded conversation about this episode.This episode Emil & Kori welcomed Brendon Many Bears who brought insights about tipi aerodynamics and Blackfoot mathematics.Check out ATSIMA (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance), an amazing organization that we donated to for this episode as requested by Chris. They are an Aboriginal-led charity creating new ways of teaching and learning mathematics by connecting mathematics to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culturesIf you want more Indigenous Mathematics Pod episodes:"Hunting Mathematics" with Philip Stevens "Change Making, Anishnawbek Mathematics, & Surgeon Legs" with Cheyenne Sego"Wayfinding through Relational Trigonometry of Stars, Swells, & Spirit" with Dr. Kamuela Yong"Reconciliation Science through Tipi Math & Indigenous Sound Baths" with Brendon Many Bears & Darren Rea"Mathematics is Creation, Being, & Medicine" with Dr. Edward Doolittle"Ethnomathematics solves Real World Problems" with Dr. Linda FurutoAncestral Science Podcast WebsiteAncestral Science Podcast MerchFollow us on IG and FBPlease like, share, follow, all the things...helps us to get these important conversations out there."Knowledge that isn't shared isn't knowledge" (Casey Eagle Speaker, Kainai) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were grateful to speak with CHRIS MATTHEWS of the Quandamooka People in modern day Queensland Australia about his realization about the importance and depth of culture & country within mathematics, iron mines and nuclear testing highlighting land rights and Aboriginal voices, don't hike Uluru!, deadly coders, numbers as a process and action, kinship systems as group theory and algebra, and how to close the educational gap by walking together.Honoraria from this episode was donated to ATSIMA (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance).If you want more Indigenous Mathematics Pod episodes:"Hunting Mathematics" with Philip Stevens "Change Making, Anishnawbek Mathematics, & Surgeon Legs" with Cheyenne Sego"Wayfinding through Relational Trigonometry of Stars, Swells, & Spirit" with Dr. Kamuela Yong"Reconciliation Science through Tipi Math & Indigenous Sound Baths" with Brendon Many Bears & Darren Rea"Mathematics is Creation, Being, & Medicine" with Dr. Edward Doolittle"Ethnomathematics solves Real World Problems" with Dr. Linda FurutoRemember to tune in next week for "Smoketalk" with the pod team, where we chat more in depth about the topics from the previous episode. Thanks Bespoke Productions Hub and as always, Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio, Alex for pod support and marketing.Grab a sea mollusk (Chris' fav Ancestral Food) or your favourite snack from your Ancestral Land, and learn about Deadly Math with CHRIS MATTHEWS.SHOWNOTES: for all you curious pod humans, educators, and nerds! Lots of links in this episode, I got a little carried away with these, but there is a lot of fascinating stuff with both Aboriginal history and Math Curriculum. Chris is doing great work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Smoketalk!If you haven't listened to the previous episode "Food Sovereignty, Smoke Science, & tending the flame of Cultural Resilience" with Daryl Kootenay, I recommend going there first then coming back to smoketalk to listen to the Pod Team's takes and expanded conversation about this episode.Check out HOWL, an amazing organization that provides land-based education for youth across Canada!Daryl was on the Ancestral Science Podcast Season 1, Episode 16, check out his episode titled "Glacier Sovereignty & the Science of Hunting and Laughter" here. Ancestral Science Podcast WebsiteAncestral Science Podcast MerchFollow us on IG and FBPlease like, share, follow, all the things...helps us to get these important conversations out there."Knowledge that isn't shared isn't knowledge" (Casey Eagle Speaker, Kainai) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was recorded in fall 2024 at Star 6 Ranch at the Food Sovereignty camp hosted by HOWL (they do amazing land-based camps across Canada with youth). At this camp, the Ancestral Science Podcast was invited to learn from DARYL KOOTENAY about the science of smoke, the patience and resilience needed to live on the land, Indian popcorn, science of tending to the flame, moose noses and Elk brains, the need for multiple freezers, how smoke is the traditional Gore-Tex, and how food sovereignty can bring people together and is a massive step towards reconciliACTION.This episode was created with the support of TELUS Storyhive.Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going.Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge. Thanks to Emil Starlight (@emilstarlight) of Limelight Multimedia for editing, videography, and editing as well as support from Bespoke Productions Hub. Intro composed and performed by Walter White Bear, Sharon Ann Foster, and Emil Starlight. Questions for the Pod? Email us at relational.science@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Smoketalk!If you haven't listened to the previous episode "Decolonizing Blood & Birth" with Alycia Two Bears, I recommend going there first then coming back to smoketalk to listen to the Pod Team's takes and expanded conversation about the previous episode.Check out Alycia's book "The Feast"If you are curious or an educator, here are some shownotes for additional content and links.Ancestral Science Podcast WebsiteAncestral Science Podcast MerchFollow us on IG and FBPlease like, share, follow, all the things...helps us to get these important conversations out there."Knowledge that isn't shared isn't knowledge" (Casey Eagle Speaker, Kainai) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pod was grateful to learn from THE Alycia Two Bears, a Two-Spirit mixed Cree educator and author from Misatawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation, about her journey to become a midwife, what is a land-birth, how to decolonize and de-stigmatize blood, reconnecting ceremony and community with birthing, reproductive justice and birth sovereignty, caregiving roles of men and partners within pregnancy, birth, and caregiving, and of course...moss bag science, adult moss bags, and one comfy swaddled podcast host!Grab a tea with honey, snuggle a small human or fluffy pet, and join us in this incredibly important conversation for EVERYONE (not just women) with ALYCIA TWO BEARS.Remember to check out Alycia's new poetry book "The Feast” about love, loss, sex, and ceremony through an Indigenous feminist lens.Curious for more resources or are you an educator? Check out the shownotes: here.You can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge. Thanks to Emil Starlight (@emilstarlight) of Limelight Multimedia for editing, videography, and editing. Alex for marketing and being a superstar oskâpêwis, as well as support from Bespoke Productions Hub. Intro composed and performed by Walter White Bear, Sharon Ann Foster, and Emil Starlight. Questions for the Pod? Email us at relational.science@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Ancestral Science Pod Team as we chat about the previous episode. We had some technical difficulties this week, so we decided to re-release a previous episode about a similar topic connected to Drew Hayden Taylor. But, "Smoketalk" going to be even cooler after the next episode drop on October 13 with Alycia Two Bears, sorry, THE Alycia Two Bears!Check out our webpage, which is being updated (again, stick with is!) https://www.relationalsciencecircle.com-lots of resources for educators and all you curious humans-and NEW MERCH!Thanks Emil Starlight for editing, audio, and video talent, Alex for marketing and being a superstar oskâpêwis, and Bespoke Productions Hub.The Ancestral Science pod crew, Emil Starlight, Alex Flett, and Kori Chewbacca (haha), chatted about INDIGENOUS SCIENCE FICTION while recording LIVE on location, beyond Earth...I mean... at the Calgary Comic Convention about how Science Fiction has been inspired by Indigenous Teachings, was Barf from Space Balls inspired by a rez dog? Thinking about how animals, trees, and the wind are Ancestors and therefore use language that goes beyond human-to-human, The Force, glitches in the Matrix or teachings from our Ancestors? Reconnecting with ancestral technology and DNA, our deepest fears and reoccurring dreams, and the future of Indigenous Science Fiction... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were grateful to speak with contemporary storyteller Drew Hayden Taylor, Ojibwe from Curve Lake First Nation about learning to write through osmosis, dimensional hopping & portaging, how Indigenous stories make great Science Fiction, 1492 and Alien contact, anthropomorphizing animals and plants through relationality, humour as WD40, and science fiction as a metaphor for many of life's issues. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge. Thanks to Emil Starlight (@emilstarlight) of Limelight Multimedia for editing, videography, and editing as well as support from Bespoke Productions Hub.Intro music composed and performed by Walter White Bear, Sharon Ann Foster, and Emil Starlight. Questions for the Pod? Email us at relational.science@gmail.com See related episodes of ASP: -Season 2 Episode 23 “Indigenous Science Fiction”-Season 1 Episode 9 “Space Justice & Cosmic Relationality” Full Shownotes: here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pod Team decided to begin Season 3 by reconnecting over Smoketalk where we chat about what we have learned over the summer, our goals for season 3...from new segments to opening up more conversations with community and the pod listeners. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge. Thanks to Emil Starlight (@emilstarlight) of Limelight Multimedia for editing, videography, and editing as well as support from Bespoke Productions Hub.Intro music composed and performed by Walter White Bear, Sharon Ann Foster, and Emil Starlight. Questions for the Pod? Email us at relational.science@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science pod crew, Emil Starlight, Alex Flett, and Kori Chewbacca (haha), chatted about INDIGENOUS SCIENCE FICTION while recording LIVE on location, beyond Earth...I mean... at the Calgary Comic Convention about how Science Fiction has been inspired by Indigenous Teachings, was Barf from Space Balls inspired by a rez dog? Thinking about how animals, trees, and the wind are Ancestors and therefore use language that goes beyond human-to-human, The Force, glitches in the Matrix or teachings from our Ancestors? Reconnecting with ancestral technology and DNA, our deepest fears and reoccurring dreams, and the future of Indigenous Science Fiction...This is the final episode of SEASON TWO!! Stay tuned for some exciting pod fun happening over the summer, from an “Indigenous Youth Podcast Take-over” to more videos... email us at relational.science@gmail.com for more information.For all the EDUCATORS, check out the shownotes for additional links, expanded learnings, and much more!Hand to heart to Emil Starlight for editing & audio amazingness, and Indigenous Screen Office and Bespoke Productions Hub for their support.Grab a glass of Bantha milk or some Rootleaf Stew, and open your mind and heart to the topic of Indigenous Science Fiction with the Ancestral Science Podcast team...**cue the Wookie Grunt** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science Podcast was grateful to speak with TCHADAS LEO, from Xwemalhkwu and Stillaguamish Nations, a journalist and tv and podcast host (check out his pod "Our Native Land"). We chatted about his passion for being an Indigenous journalist and how he balances time constraints with protocols, his dream story to cover, the courage needed to "tell the truth," and artifact/ancestor rematriation. We heard more about his SOON TO BE LAUNCHED graphic novel named "Xwémalhkwu Hero Stories: A Graphic Novel", that shares stories of his Ancestral lands before and after colonization. We dug into the science within these stories, from food preservation and sensory hunting to clam digging in relation to moon cycles and sand stories. For all you teachers and educators, we have extensive show notes and additional links available here. Hand to Heart to Indigenous Screen Office and Bespoke Productions Hub. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Within this "active" Spring season of re-birth and re-growth, the Ancestral Science Podcast is taking a brief break to refresh and heal ourselves...so in deciding what episode to re-launch we were guided by the recent first thunder (amidst a thunderSNOW storm) that prompted the pop of the cottonwood buds, emerging crocus, and increased desires to reconnect with Native plants and our gardens, we thought...let's promote a previous guest Latifa of ALCLA Native Plants.The episode was recorded in Fall 2023, on the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut'ina Nation, Îethka Nakoda First Nation, and more recently the Otipemisiwak Métis. The Ancestral Science Podcast was grateful to speak with LATIFA PELLETIER-AHMED, French Canadian with Bangladeshi roots, who is a botanist, herbalist, educator, artist, and co-owner of ALCLA Native Plant Nursery on Treaty 7 (just North of Calgary, Treaty 7). Latifa taught us about significance of critical thinking in science, plants as teachers and guides, the incredible adaptability and resilience of Native Plants, personalities of seeds, harm of mono-agriculture, honeybees aren't native, how to decolonize your lawn, and the importance of recognizing and learning about invasive species. Grab some herbal tea alongside a robin or crocus friend, and let's learn together about the importance of Native plants from Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed For all you educators and curious folks who want to learn more, check out the shownotes here!Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge. Hand to heart to Indigenous Screen Office and Bespoke Productions Hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science Podcast was grateful to speak with PHILIP STEVENS, San Carlos Apache, Director of American Indian Studies at the University of Idaho, about (global/Western) mathematics being like pornography or taxidermy, non-Euclidian tessellations in mesquite wood stacking, patterns of the Land, Apache ontologies, academic camouflage, and focusing on how to take care of our own garden/sphere of influence to broaden mathematical perspectives. Upon Philip's request, honoraria was gifted to someone we know that is in need. They were grateful, thank you. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge.Hand to Heart to Indigenous Screen Office and Bespoke Productions Hub.As always, for all you educators out there, extensive shownotes are HEREHere are some fast cool links from the episode:“A Woodcutter's Story: Perceptions and Uses of Mathematics on San Carlos Apache Reservation” (article) by Philip Stevens“‘A space for you to be who you are': an ethnographic portrait of reterritorializing Indigenous student identities” (article) by Vanessa Anthony-Stevens, Philip Stevens-Math as......arithmetic -in school math was a place to count -it was about memorization and abstract ideas, disconnect from self, culture, land, spirit ...pornography -Philip mentioned that the processes he was required to go through to understand global/western mathematics made him feel like a pornographer, because it removed all emotion and love. ...taxidermy -Learning global/western mathematics was like hunting then killing mathematics, taking its life, its spirit, its energy, then stuffing it with inanimate, unfamiliar, unrelated...materials. It is no longer a relative, no longer connected to culture, Land, ceremony, community, or spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science Podcast wanted to support our friend JUNO AWARD NOMINEE Walter McDonald White Bear....so... we decided to gather some friends, a few guitars, and some pizza. Along with some impromptu riffs and freestyle we got to chat about embodying music, spirit as an additional voice/instrument, connections between goosebumps and music, frequencies, songs, & language of the Land, the suppressed Native American Influence on Rock n Roll, Rhythm and Poetry, and the connection between snagging blankets and flutes. Hand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office and BESPOKE Productions HUBTake a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated.Cheer on Bear at the JUNOS and check out his website www.walterwhitebear.comFor all you educators or if you just want to learn more about all the cool stuff we talked about, check out the SHOWNOTES. These are also available here.Grab a non-alcoholic beer or a Bepsi, grab your favourite instrument, and come jam along with Bear and friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were honoured to be recording in a cedar longhouse on the ancestral Nisqually lands of Hweqwidi HANFORD MCCLOUD. The pod chatted with Hanford alongside relatives Juan Carlos Chavez, Alvin Harvey, and a furry friend for support. Amongst the aroma of cedar and displays of relational and practical science of canoe and basket-making, we chatted about cedar bark as insect repellant, trees as teachers and wise helpers, FishWars, how to make waterproof woven cedar baskets, the difference between a canoe and a boat, and using your hands to teach and heal through pulling cedar.This episode of the Ancestral Science Podcast was recorded on location in January on the misty Lands of the Nisqually Nation just South of Seattle, by the Nisqually River. Hand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office and BESPOKE ProductionsTake a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated.Check out some of Hanford's cedar hats, woven with science, spirit, and ancestral stories, at MccloudCreations.Full SHOWNOTES: (great for educators!!) hereGrab your latest beading or sewing project, brew a pot of berry tea, and come learn alongside HANFORD MCCLOUD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science Podcast was honoured to be gifted some time with TERRI CARDINAL from Saddle Lake Cree Nation. We chatted about Nêhiyaw teachings of death and dying, the science of soothing when grieving, connection between hair and senses / love and grief, death as a transition not an end, disconnecting fear from death, and the how jokes and laughter at the seemingly most inappropriate times is incredibly healing.Terri donated her honoraria to Good Hoops, a grassroots basketball program out of Edmonton Alberta, creating opportunities through basketball. Check out Terri and Amber's podcast called 2 Crees in a Pod, where they have created space for Indigenous resurgence and stories!Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge.Hand to heart to Indigenous Screen Office and Bespoke Productions Hub.FULL SHOWNOTES: these are great resources for educators and learning more!Available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With increased conversations about journeying beyond Earth, to Mars and beyond....we thought we would re-release this timely episode we recorded in Fall 2023. We were grateful to speak with Dr. ALVIN HARVEY a Navajo/Diné Scientist about Space Justice, the ethics of travelling beyond Earth, what it means to be in relationship with Space, how space is ALIVE, and why humans really shouldn't do donuts on Mars. Alvin is a doing his post-doc on Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge. Hand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office and Bespoke Productions Hub.Educator and those interested in learning more, full detailed shownotes with additional links, videos, books, articles ect, are here. Also check out https://www.relationalsciencecircle.com/ to learn more about Indigenous Science and Education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Ancestral Science Pod and learn from CHEYENNE SEGO, about about the scientific significance of the teachings of gut feelings, Anishinabek Mathematics, stories of the time when sturgeon had legs and beavers were giants, economic reconciliation, and the resurgence of Indigenous peoples, science, and the seven sacred teachings.Cheyenne generously donated her honoraria to Na-Me-Res, an organization that provides temporary and transitional housing to Aboriginal men, located in Toronto.Want to learn more? Or are you a teacher and want to dig deeper into these teachings? Check out the extended shownotes: Here.Also, you can check out previous episodes, shownotes, and UNIQUE Indigenous Science MERCH at relationalsciencecircle.comHand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office and Storyhive.Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated.Episode correction: Cheyenne commented on there being “more student-to-student abuse in residential schools” but meant to say “there was more student-to-student abuse in residential schools than the researchers were expecting.”Gratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science podcast got to learn from Dr. Michael YELLOW BIRD, by first beginning with a guided meditation to ground ourselves and focus on the present, then we explored a mathematical equation for decolonization, how Auntie jokes can protect the brain, the effects of colonization on our bodies and brains, the smell of bacon and well-being, mindfulness and systemic racism, and ancestral eating.Hand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office and Storyhive.Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated.Full Shownotes Doc (great for educators!): hereAs always, if you want to share the knowledges gifted from the pod, please respect oral traditions and protocols by connecting the knowledges with the Knowledge Keeper and the Lands they are from. This ensures the knowledges are not appropriated, not pan-Indigenized, and retain connections to the peoples and Land they are from.Get comfy with your fav blanket or meditation pillow, by a houseplant or a window to connect with the sky, open all your senses and heart to wellness teachings from Dr. Michael Yellowbird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science podcast fam ALL got to chat with Sahtu Dene mother, wife, activist, political organizer, and podcast host MICHELLE ROBINSON (they/them) about the game and everyday application of mathematics, how nature talks back to us, the silence of snow as a teaching, dogs as ancestors, natural law vs. colonial law, colonization, addictions and uranium, and how the future and sustainability of the earth lies with the teachings of reciprocity, respect, and circle of life of Indigenous Peoples.Michelle generously donated her honoraria to www.skippingstone.ca, and organization that empowers trans folks here in Treaty 7. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going.Full SHOWNOTES: hereImportant Reconciliation Resources:Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada8Th Fire, Wab Kinew article, videohttps://www.nativecalgarian.comThe Indian ActNational Indigenous Economic StrategyUNDRIPPam Palmater: Idol no MoreTreaty Right to Health, UBC Treaty Rights to HealthRichard Van CampAmerican Indian Codetalkers of WWIIhttps://www.nativecalgarian.comwww.skippingstone.caGratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science podcast fam ALL got to chat with Sahtu Dene mother, wife, activist, political organizer, and podcast host MICHELLE ROBINSON (they/them) about the game and everyday application of mathematics, how nature talks back to us, the silence of snow as a teaching, dogs as ancestors, natural law vs. colonial law, colonization, addictions and uranium, and how the future and sustainability of the earth lies with the teachings of reciprocity, respect, and circle of life of Indigenous Peoples.Michelle generously donated her honoraria to www.skippingstone.ca, and organization that empowers trans folks here in Treaty 7. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going.Full SHOWNOTES: hereImportant Reconciliation Resources:Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada8Th Fire, Wab Kinew article, videohttps://www.nativecalgarian.comThe Indian ActNational Indigenous Economic StrategyUNDRIPPam Palmater: Idol no MoreTreaty Right to Health, UBC Treaty Rights to HealthRichard Van CampAmerican Indian Codetalkers of WWIIhttps://www.nativecalgarian.comwww.skippingstone.caGratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ancestral Science Podcast was grateful to chat with Blackfoot Physicist COREY GRAY about inspiring to be the "Blackfoot MacGyver," the connection between the Blackfoot language and Albert Einstein, how we are all a part of space-time, chirps and hairy neutron stars, supermassive blackholes and wolf eyes, and the importance of seeing people that "look like you" in science and physics. Hand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office and Storyhive.Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated. Now, open your minds and heart to teachings from the very very big to the very very small. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going.Cool links:-Gravitational wave SOUND: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/video/ligo20160211v2-https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/corey-gray-siksika-blackfoot-nation-mcgyver-1.5145208-https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/npr/1211597243/the-first-ever-detection-of-gravitational-waves-and-the-powwow-that-preceded-itFull Shownotes (a great resource for teachers and educators): hereCheck out https://www.relationalsciencecircle.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relaunching one of our favourite episodes as the Pod-fam takes some time to plan upcoming episodes, edit, and prepare our merch for upcoming holiday markets!We began the conversation with DR. NICOLE REDVERS (Deninu Kųę́ First Nation) with defining both "science" and "healing," which lead to a conversation about how "everyday can be a healing experience," berries changing genetics, Indigenous Medicine Science as a reawakening, Land as healing and the effects of amplifying these connections through consciousness, differences between spirit and soul, what is a gut feeling?, and decolonizing and recolonizing our microbiome. Remember, any support from the "Ancestral Podcast MERCH" helps pay Elders, Knowledge Keepers, to follow protocols and keep this podcast going, and keeping the pod going.Dr. Redvers graciously donated her honoraria to: Arctic Indigenous Wellness FoundationSHOWNOTES: here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Back to the second part of the "Quantum Entanglement ghosts, shapeshifters, and ancestral visits" episode from the ANCESTRAL SCIENCE PODCAST. if this is new to you, please go back to episode one, its a good one!!After many conversations about the "seemingly irrational" experiences we all have had, the Ancestral Science Pod team decided to gather some cool people amid the season where the veil between worlds is the thinnest, and everyone's intuition and creepy-meter is heightened...In this TWO PART episode, we chatted about Schrödinger's cat and Sasquatch, shapeshifters and star people, glitches in the matrix, how to bargain with the universe, spirit spaces and quantum, overlapping dimensions, and the seemingly unexplainable but Indigenously rational "ghost" stories and creepy happenings.Light a candle, crack open a bag of candy corn, and listen to some stories about spirit and science with Rob Cardinal, Sikapinakii Low Horn, Natasha Donahue, Emil Starlight, Alex Flett, and Kori.Support the pod by checking out unique Indigenous Science Merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shopHand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office, Storyhive, and sponsorship from Windspeaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After many conversations about the "seemingly irrational" experiences we all have had, the Ancestral Science Pod team decided to gather some cool people amid the season where the veil between worlds is the thinnest, and everyone's intuition and creepy-meter is heightened...In this TWO PART episode, we chatted about Schrödinger's cat and Sasquatch, shapeshifters and star people, glitches in the matrix, how to bargain with the universe, spirit spaces and quantum, overlapping dimensions, and the seemingly unexplainable but Indigenously rational "ghost" stories and creepy happenings.Light a candle, crack open a bag of candy corn, and listen to some stories about spirit and science with Rob Cardinal, Sikapinakii Low Horn, Natasha Donahue, Emil Starlight, Alex Flett, and Kori.Part 2 launched NEXT WEEK!Support the pod by checking out unique Indigenous Science Merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shopHand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office, Storyhive, and sponsorship from Windspeaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cree Chef Shane Chartrand with us out on location at CHARCUT University District. Through kitchen pedagogy of breaking bread to expand relationality, Shane taught us about science of food that is hot and cold, how cutting/chopping/slicing foods differently effects their flavour, the connection between reindeer lichen and moustaches, mushroom identification (or not), Tapwe, the dark history of the Canadian food guide, bannock as resilience, and the importance of reciprocity within food.Check out Shane on TOP CHEF CANADA- Season 11Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going.Full SHOWNOTES (great for additional information and resources for teachers): COMING SOONGratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX F. for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were grateful to speak with Dr. KAMUELA YONG, a Native Hawaiian mathematician about how mathematics is all around us, calculating latitude by North Star angles, moving islands and the law of cosines, wingspan measurements, Kona-number systems, and sea swells as the constant drum beat of navigation. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going.Full SHOWNOTES (great for additional information and resources for teachers): hereGratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX F. for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ancestral Science was honored to speak with Drs. MIWA TAKEUCHI & EUN-JI AMY KIM and learn how to be an ally/friend to Indigenous Science. We learned about the difference between allyship, friendship, and kinship, how to re-centre scientific voices of children, the Land, and Knowledge Keepers, how mathematics both take and give lives, reconciliation work never ends, and the importance of balancing both understanding the history and trauma of the original peoples of the land with the beauty, innovation, ingenuity, and science within their culture. Despite the guests concerns this episode may take space away from the voices and teachings of Elders and Knowledge Keepers, the pod hosts understand the importance of accomplices and allies; Indigenous people can't do this work alone. Miwa and Amy also donated their honoraria back to the podcast, thank you.You can support the pod through some unique episode-themed Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop to support Knowledge Keeper honoraria, editing, and keeping the pod going.Shownotes: here for additional information, readings, articles, webpages, videos, please check out the shownotes. These are great for teachers!Also, remember to check out more about the guests here:-https://soilcamp.ca-“Relational Land-Based Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics Education” (2024) (book)-“Asian Changemakers: Shaping the Future through Land-based Learning with Dr. Miwa Takeuchi” https://youtu.be/kwLSCBBkKpo-https://www.aciar.gov.au/project/slam-2021-107 Thanks to Indigenous Screen Office, Storyhive, and Windspeaker.Gratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were grateful to speak with Brendon Many Bears from Siksika, and Darren Rea, who is Cree Métis about how relational science is magical and indescribable, and a deep part of Indigenous culture. They talked about how science describes how we are all connected, through frequencies and mycorrhizal networks to tipi poles, and the depth of science within the “sacred aerodynamics” of tipi mathematics, healing frequencies of drums and sound bowls, and how multiple worldviews of science and life CAN be woven together. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. SHOWNOTES (great for extra information, articles, and resources for teachers): hereGratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a warm late spring morning, just before solstice, filming on Treaty 4 Lands within the beautiful Fort Qu'Appelle Valley.We were grateful to speak with DR. GREGORY CAJETE, Tewa from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico about how Indigenous Science is truly the OG (original) science and his life work of weaving together Indigenous and Western science. He also spoke about the connections between corn, seeds, and the cosmos, biophilia versus biophobia, creation stories and science, being in relationship with plants and animals, sun daggers and the Solstice Project, and quantum thought.Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going.FULL SHOWNOTES: hereVIDEO of Episode: hereGratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were grateful to NATASHA DONAHUE, a Métis physicist and Indigenous Science educator, about Science and Spirituality, the linear and restrictive history of science, the depth of scientific knowledges within astrology and alchemy, time as a biproduct of energy exchange, how "everything is aware," dwelling in the flux of the "greyspace," and the questions around and relationality of star beings and UFO's. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Natasha donated her honoraria back to the pod. Appreciate the support. **episode correction: Natasha mistakenly said “the Earth is at the center of the solar system,” when she meant “the sun us the center of the solar system.”FULL SHOWNOTES: here(these include lots of links, resources, articles, etc...great for TEACHERS)Additional Links:-Dr. Gregory Cajete (books): “Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence,” “Look to the Mountain,” “Critical Neurophilosophy & Indigenous Wisdom,” “Spirit of the Game”-Dr Gregory Cajete (Video): “An Indigenous Ecology,” “The Indigenous Mind Rising” “Sense of Place: Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky- NASA”- Acakosuk (Wilfred Buck at Lakehead University)-Ojibwe Star Map-Native Sky Watchers-Natasha Donahue & Careers in Science - article-“Science through an Indigenous Lens” (video), with Natasha Donahue-“Curiosity and connection inspire love of Indigenous constellation stories” (CBC article) with Natasha Donahue-“Indigenous Ways of Knowing the Stars,” (windspeaker interview) with Natasha Donahue Gratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we waited for the First Thunder of the season, I was grateful to speak with Wilfred "The Star Guy" Buck, from Opaskwayak Cree Nation and Siksika Astrophysicist Rob Cardinal about the science and stories of the recent Solar Eclipse, the reverence and silence within the darkness of totality, the connection between the alignment, states of matter, and ceremonies, protocols of NOT LOOKING at these significant cosmic events, the Creation of "Tipis and Telescopes," the three-body problem, the North Star and moon cycles, and the origin of the Thunderbirds.Remember you can support the pod with Ancestral Science Podcast MERCH, profits go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, help us follow protocols of reciprocity, and keep this pod going. Hand to heart, hai hai.Each Episode has a unique t-shirt design based on its theme, so go check them out!Check out the @AncestralSciencePod YouTube Channel, for some VIDEO episodes for Season 2!There were A LOT of links, articles, videos, webpages, etc...for this episode, so thought it would be easier to just link them as a PDF for all to enjoy without edits. SHOWNOTESHai hai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DARYL KOOTENAY is a Traditional singer, dancer, artist, speaker, youth leader, and film maker, from Stoney Nakoda Nation in Treaty 7 and member of Dine (Navajo) Nation in New Mexico. He taught us about the science of sinew and its representation as connection, how he uses the teachings of travelling abroad to help his home community, what we can learn from the parfleche, changing genes through laughter, hunting, and food, UNDRIP and Indigenous Science, glacier sovereignty, and how water is our bloodline.Remember, any support from the "Ancestral Podcast MERCH" www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop helps honour Knowledge Keepers & editors, to follow protocols and keep this podcast going."Knowledge that isn't shared isn't knowledge" Casey Eagle Speaker (Kainai Nation). That is where this podcast started and why we are maybe a bit too ridiculous about the Ancestral Science Shownotes. So we don't have to edit or cut down these notes, ideas, and more importantly, the links, videos, books, resources, articles, we have decided to make the full notes available in a google doc link HERE.Follow us on IG @anceatral.science.podcast or on Facebook at "Ancestral Science Podcast."Appreciate every listen, comment, like, support, an idea appreciated and passed on. Hand to heart.Gratitude to Support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mohawk Mathematician Dr. Edward Doolittle, Kanyen'kehake from Six Nations, taught us about mathematics as medicine, the difference between global/Indigenous/and Western mathematics, how there are many ways to learn and understand math, connections between mathematics and the Creation Story, and the importance of bringing emotion and spirit back into mathematics.Support the pod w "Ancestral Podcast MERCH" helps pay Knowledge Keepers, follow protocols, & keeps the pod goingWhat is science to you? it is a misused and misunderstood term, often associated w scientific, standardized methods. Mathematics existed BEFORE proofApplied Epistemology: connects science to us as humans/this is not positivism, not objectivism/this is the way we understand the world/science is about ourselvesIndigenous MathScience: local to human, land, community. The essence of teachings are taught and passed on through different traditions, customs, languages.Global Math/Science: universal, w standard methods. culture removed. Can be taught the same anywhere in the world. “Western” mathematics is a misunderstood term and reinforces the mysteries of the East and rationality of the West; this term can other.Alan Bishop: six universal activities which can be described as mathematical: COUNTING, LOCATING, MEASURING, DESIGNING, PLAYING, EXPLAININGTom Porter (Sakokwenionkwas): Can we be thankful for mathematics? Math begins with creation.Math as Medicine by E. Doolittle-Math -understanding the world & ourselves from different perspectives. How can mathematics contribute to wellness?Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address: remembering the water, fish, trees. where is mathematics?Numbers led is back home-mathematics is first, it is ours, from the first moment of Creation-like the waves on the shore, which give us the drum beat. math is being, creation, medicineMath&Residential Schoolsmath was how they really got us! (residential school survivor)- it reinforces one right answer that increase control & decrease critical thinking. How do we stop the cycle of harm done by teaching math in this way?4 Directions of MathMental, physical, emotional, spiritualRamanujan: Math & SpiritualityUPCOMING:Math Bundle Project- June 2025Tipis and Wind Tunnels- TBD 2025Indigenous MathematiciansGratitude to JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing skills of EMILSTARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TESSA WOLFLEG from Siksika Nation, taught us about how 'science is LIFE and Math RUNS THE WORLD,' Ancestral scientific knowledge is on "another level of thinking," her deep love for the crocus, getting punched in the face by humility, the connection between non-Native plants and trees and railroads, "Alberta is POKEY," and the harms of over-harvesting and Pan-Indigenizing.Remember, profits from Ancestral Podcast MERCH support Knowledge Keepers & keeping the pod going-University of Calgary,Indigenous Viewbook: University can get your brain thinking differently!-Biogeoscience Institute: This is where Tessa realized “Indigenous knowledge is Science”-Majorville Medicine Wheel: shows significant star locations, and solstice/equinox cycles. (beware: these articles are NOT written by local Indigenous people).Elders have said this "wheel" is older than Stonehenge, & shows the depth of science within Indigenous Knowledges. -Ancient Indigenous Clam Farms-West Coast of Canada-Elder in the Making-Crocus: when you see this first flower of Spring, it is a relief, you know you have survived that winter! It is a start of a new beginning.-being in-tune with the Land allows us to understand our needs and those of the Land.-be careful when sharing knowledge that is gifted, there is a responsibility you have with that knowledge! Have HUMILITY and RESPECT. Many people are becoming protective of Indigenous Knowledge because of a history of exploitation, lack of protocols, overharvesting, and pan-Indigenization. Humans have to learn to adapt in a mixed world, these are shared lands with shared responsibilities.-Invasive Species ruin the ecosystem and reduce diversity. Plant Native Plants!-CP Railway & Invasive Species: European Fire Ants, Railroad Ecology-Alberta Invasive Species Council -Alberta has rank winds and is pokey, native plants have adapted to this weather!Additional Resources: -Popular Wildflowers of Alberta & the Canadian Rockies-Edible & Medicinal Plants of Canada-Alberta Wayside Wildflowers-Alpine Plants of British Columbia, Alberta, NW America-Kainai PlantsGratitude to JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing skills of EMIL STARLIGHT, & ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TESSA WOLFLEG from Siksika Nation, taught us about how 'science is LIFE and Math RUNS THE WORLD,' how Ancestral scientific knowledge is on "another level of thinking," her deep love for the crocus, getting punched in the face by humility, the connection between non-Native plants and trees and railroads, how "Alberta is POKEY," and the harms of over-harvesting and Pan-Indigenizing.   Remember, any support from the "Ancestral Podcast MERCH" www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop helps pay Knowledge Keepers & editors, to follow protocols and keep this podcast going.   -Tessa, newly appointed “The Plant Guy” -Sharing knowledge with her people has become a priority because the community the knowledge is connected with should be taught it first. “We are still here!!” -be careful of Pan-Indigenization- there are commonalities between Nations, but each community has a unique connection with the Land, Plants, Animals, and other Ancestors that have shaped their stories, knowledge, and science. Pan-Indigenizing can be harmful because it removes the knowledge from the community and Knowledge Keepers. -Youth are our Leaders and the Elders connect us to the past. -University of Calgary- Indigenous Viewbook How a University degree can get your brain thinking differently! -“Science is LIFE. Energy is all around us” We are all connected! Listen to Rob Cardinal's 2-part episode - Growing up with her Indigenous & Beliefs allowed Tessa to question everything and see the science that is everywhere. Indigenous Science needs to be widely accepted, respected, validated, and understood. -Biogeoscience Institute: This is where Tessa realized “wow, Indigenous knowledge is Science” -Majorville Medicine Wheel: showing, with incredibly accuracy, significant star locations, as well as solstice and equinox cycles. Iniskim article Medicine Wheel (take these articles with a grain of salt, they are NOT written by local Indigenous people). Looking at how old this sacred Blackfoot place is, as told by Elders is even older than Stonehenge, shows the depth of science within Indigenous Knowledges.   -“my ancestors were on another level, how do I get to that level of thinking?” -Ancient Indigenous Clam Farms on West Coast of Canada  -Elder in the Making -Crocus: when you see this first flower of Spring, it is a relief, you know you have survived that winter! It is a start of a new beginning. -sit and look at the trees. What can a tree like the trembling aspen teach you? Maybe your life story. -being in-tune with the Land allows us to understand our needs and those of the Land. -Everyone has a gift, when you find out what yours is, you can use it to help your family/community/people. -be careful when sharing knowledge that is gifted, there is a responsibility you have with that knowledge! Have HUMILITY and RESPECT. Many people are becoming protective of Indigenous Knowledge because of a history of exploitation, lack of protocols, overharvesting, and pan-Indigenization. Humans have to learn to adapt in a mixed world, these are shared lands with shared responsibilities. -Invasive Species:  these can ruin the ecosystem and important diversity. If you are planting a garden, plant what is native to the area, do some research.   -CP Railway and Invasive Species: European Fire Ants -Railroad Ecology -Alberta Invasive Species Council -Alberta has rank winds and is pokey....native plants have adapted to this weather! -what is human's purpose? To love Additional Resources:  “Popular Wildflowers of Alberta and the Canadian Rockies” Neil L. Jennings “Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada” Kersaw, Owen, Karst “Alberta Wayside Wildflowers” Linda Kersaw “Alpine Plants of British Columbia, Alberta, NW America” MacKinnon & Pojar https://galileo.org/kainai/plant-index/   Gratitude to Support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support.

Dr. LINDA FURUTO is a mathematics educator professor & Director of the Ethnomathematics Graduate Certificate and M.Ed. Curriculum Studies, Mathematics Education. She taught us about how math is all around us- from angles in spearfishing to trigonometry and navigation, ethnomathematics is used to solve real-world problems, the importance of service learning, the wisdom of the Hawaiian Star Compass, and how we can create tools together to navigate the universe.   She graciously donated her honoraria to the MAUI STRONG FUND, supporting immediate and long-term recovery needs of people and places affected by the Maui fires. https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strong-fund   Remember, any support from the "Ancestral Podcast MERCH" www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop helps pay Knowledge Keepers, and our editors, to follow protocols and keep this podcast going.   -Universe is our greatest textbook, from the heavens to the stars - Spearfishing & Mathematics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB8TBf_LTKI (Light Refraction & Spear Fishing)-mathematics is not only taught within the four walls of the classroom -math is life, math is everywhere -experiential fish pods -engineering, preservation, land to sea, marine biology, navigation Pacific American Foundation Waikalua Loko Fishpond:  https://www.thepaf.org/waikalua/   -Ethnomathematics Graduate Division: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa,  https://coe.hawaii.edu/ethnomath/ -Math has existed since the beginning of time, but it takes naming it, ethnomathematics, to be aware of it.   -ethnomathematics is a tool to navigate the world. The pillars of the UHM Ethnomathematics Program include: environment, integrated content, teaching practice, culture, community, values, legacy. https://coe.hawaii.edu/ethnomath/vision/   -“Current and Future perspectives of ethnomathematics as a program,” (book), M. Rosa, U. D'Ambrosio , D. C. Orey et al., https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-30120-4 -challenges students to solve real-life problems -value-based education   -Polynesian Voyaging Society- Hōkūle‘a https://hokulea.com -navigating around the world on a traditional voyaging canoe. -learning to care for Island Earth -to honour the past and raise the next generation -Papa Mau, the first wayfinder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IF8jCLxyAA -islands have limits, we have to work together to survive and venture beyond the horizon   -Wisdom of the Hawaiian Star Compass -mental construct of the canoe- 32 star houses, accounting for the winds, angles, degrees, trigonometry. -being aware of all directions at all times. -you have to trust your internal compass https://ksdigitalfiles.ksbe.edu/assets/ohana/hawaiianstarcompass_ohana.pdf https://hokulea.com/the-star-compass-by-nainoa-thompson/   -we can't change the wind, but we can change our sails. When we change our sails, we often arrive not necessarily where we think we need to be but exactly where we are supposed to be. You never should scold the winds, the winds are our family.   -Future:  responsibility to talk about the issues like land and water rights and protect what was here before. -        University of Hawaiʻi News: First-in-the-World UH Ethnomathematics Program Approved by Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2019/01/11/ethnomathematics-licensure-approved/ -        PBS Hawaiʽi: Home is Here Featuring the UHM Ethnomathematics Program  https://www.pbshawaii.org/home-is-here-episode-5/ -        TODOS Mathematics for ALL Podcast: Ethnomathematics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa   https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/todosmath/episodes/2021-05-24T11_03_21-07_00 -        University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Ethnomathematics Curriculum Library (FREE K–12 and Higher Education Resources): https://coe.hawaii.edu/ethnomath/curricula/ Gratitude to Support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ and the editing skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia

JADE GOULD (Butchulla & Woppabura scientist) taught us about how Science helps us better understand Landscape & Country, significance of Native Fire Mitigation practices, depth of scientific knowledge & Land-connection within Native languages, what are Land Rights, the importance of original place names to local knowledges, and how Land is our grocery store, pharmacy, and teacher.... Support from the "Ancestral Podcast MERCH" www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop helps pay Knowledge Keepers, editors, & follow protocols to keep this podcast going. Jade donated her honoraria to SeedMob a youth-led Indigenous Science climate network in Australia, standing up for environmental & climate justice!  -Science is understanding landscape, where everything has a role; even mosquitos. -Humans & "Wilderness” importance of recognizing and valuing the work done by humans with deep connections and understanding of Land/Country, in shaping highly biodiverse landscapes. Indigenous Knowledge & the Shackles of Wilderness, Michael-Shawn Fletcher. - The Wilderness Myth Michael-Shawn Fletcher. - Concept of Wilderness is Destroying the Continent (video), Michael-Shawn Fletcher.  -Fires & Climate Change: Indigenous Fire Mitigation Practices remove dry dense kindling through a slow, cool burn, & allow for germination. When controlled fires are not lit, fires spread more quickly, burn longer and hotter, not allowing time for animals to escape, or regrowth to happen. With more urban and developed areas, these cultural burns are more difficult to conduct. -Indigenous Science is OLD, Wonky Holes in Hervey Bay, Wetland Science, Indigenous Fishing & Traps in Western Canada: here & here  -Palaeontology in Warwich Region- Finding monsters, are stories AND morals and warnings that have deep connection to Land/Country and even science. (Githabul Nation). Mapping the Monsters of Aboriginal Australian Lore -Importance of everything on Earth, even mosquitos! Everything has a place, everything has an effect. Think of the rodents, insects, plants that rely on mosquitos to survive. -Mosquitos saved Wilfred Buck's (Opaskwayak Cree) life, told in his book “I have Lived Four Lives.”  -Depth of Tellings, Knowledge, & Science within Indigenous Languages: Indigenous Languages reflect people connection with the Land. Most are verb-based, reflecting the animation of all, with everything having a past/present/future. Durang in the Butchella language means both arm and tree. -Responsibility TO the Land/Country: Humans cannot just TAKE from the Land, but what is gifted to us to survive (food, medicines, knowledge, air ..) come with a responsibility. -Land Back & Land Rights Movements. Land Rights, Australia. Aboriginal Land Rights. Turtle Island & beyond Land Back. Be a decision-maker! - Land Back: What do we Mean? 4R Youth Movement, & RedPaper -Indigenous Referendum in Australia 2023. Reuters & Amnesty -Australian Fires, 2020: the hottest and driest summer lead to large-scale fires. Many could have been stopped if Indigenous Fire Mitigation Practices were used prior. -Environmental Science Forum solution to the increased fires -Importance of Names: removing Indigenous/Aboriginal place names disconnects the community from Land, culture, stories, songs etc. Uncover the Deep Cultural Significance of Aboriginal Place Names, Aboriginal Place Names, Restoring Aboriginal Place Names key to Recognizing Indigenous Histories -Aboriginal Songlines -BabaKiueria 1986 short satire film about relations between Aboriginal Australians & Australians of European descent -Indigenous Carbon Industry Network -Ancestral Science Podcast's Episode w Torres Strait Scientist TORRES WEBB Strength of Indigenous Science Gratitude to Support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ and the editing skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia