Labroots

Fire as Medicine: How Indigenous fire management methods shaped our modern landscape

Fire is everywhere, from stoves and heaters to grills, fun-smelling candles, fireplaces, and portable pocket lighters. However, fire is one of the deadliest forces to reckon with. Fire devastated ...
insider.si.edu

Applying indigenous research methods storying with peoples and communities edited by Sweeney Windchief and Timothy San Pedro

Sweeney Windchief is a member of the Fort Peck Tribes (Assiniboine) in Montana and is an Assistant Professor of Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University, USA. Timothy San Pedro is ...
American Libraries

Indigenous Studies Librarianship and Collections

Casting a light on academic library support for indigenous studies scholars and the First Nations being studied, three Canadian university librarians shared their findings from an Ithaka S & R project ...
insider.si.edu

Sources and methods in indigenous studies edited by Chris Andersen and Jean M. O'Brien

Historical sources and methods in indigenous studies : touching on the past, looking to the future / Jean M. O'Brien -- Literary reflections on indigenous literary nationalism : on home grounds, ...
The Washington Post

Using Indigenous techniques to reimagine fashion worldwide

Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative supports individuals and organizations developing solutions to today’s environmental challenges. Raised in urban Jakarta, Denica Riadini-Flesch didn’t really know ...
Yahoo

Indigenous knowledge systems can be useful tools in the G20’s climate change kit

What are Indigenous knowledge systems? Indigenous knowledge systems are sets of knowledge that were developed long ago and passed down through the generations in various ways, including through ...
Yahoo

Indigenous farmers see wildlife return after using unusual growing method: 'Quite beneficial'

Small farmers in Belize have found a way to grow chocolate while keeping forests healthy, creating the country's first forest reserve where cacao grows under tree shade, reported Mongabay. This ...
Christian Science Monitor

Christine M’Lot breathes new life into Indigenous education

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
webtv.un.org

Indigenous peoples’ knowledge, wisdom valuable to climate adaptation, Peruvian activists say

Peruvian indigenous activists at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP23) in Bonn, Germany, made a strong call Tuesday for indigenous peoples to be part of the solution to tackling climate change ...