Synopsis
We didn't have a clue what to name the show when we started recording, but we did it anyway and found out that, for us, this podcast is about hope for our future. ~ It’s also about how science and spirituality are not separate... and it’s about learning how to listen again, something our ancestors did well. ~ The idea of integrating Indigenous knowledge into Western science has been around for a while now. It’s most grounded in the realms of ecology but has foundations in a much more holistic approach to understanding the world and our nature as humans. The idea of integration seems noble on the surface, but it lacks the depth required in order to understand that we don’t need integration. We need a revolution. ~ Not the genocidal revolutions you hear about in history class, but a scientific revolution. A revolution that involves learning how to learn and listening to all our relations. One that rekindles the humility that gave our ancestors the insights that guided them through the millennia to create cultures that honored responsibility. This kind of revolution is not just for humans but also our plant, animal, rock, and water relatives. It’s about saving the planet with Indigenous science. ~ The notion of NDN science didn’t jump out at us right away, but it’s central to the theme of this podcast. Being Indigenous in the modern world is a challenge none of us are prepared for when we’re kids, but it’s a challenge we are all facing. The NDN Science Show is meant to capture our sense of humor and that life isn’t so damn serious all the time. It's also about our ability to observe deeply and understand how the world works. It’s a show where we have conversations about science in Indin’ Country... and how it’s still possible to be Indigenous in the modern world.
Episodes
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#3 - Indigenous Environmental Issues
08/06/2018 Duration: 01h15minOn today’s show, we took a bit of a different approach to our conversation. Both of us chose a topic within this overarching idea of Indigenous Environmental Issues. This is an important area to explore because our connection to the natural world is inseparable. Unlike the broad topic of being Indigenous in the modern world, this episode is more specific. We discuss oil transportation along the BNSF Railroad and the implications that spills have on the people, landscape, and watershed in western Montana. We also relate the reasons for why this is so significant to Indigenous communities by looking at two documents as examples of ways current approaches are highly colonized, but also for ways we can move forward with environmental issues in general. Some of the main ideas we talk about are: - The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway: How much oil is transported, Implications for the watershed, How this can affect all people - The Rights of Mother Earth: The Universal Declaration on the Rights of Mother Ear
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#2 - Being Indigenous in the Modern World
25/05/2018 Duration: 47minOn this episode, we begin exploring this idea of being Indigenous in the modern world and how our experience in graduate school taught us a lot about this concept. It’s a big topic, so we want to be clear that we’re not the experts with all the answers, but we can definitely ask the question: How can you be Indigenous in the modern world? This will be a recurring theme and since it’s such a big question, we’ll be focusing on different aspects of this topic every three episodes or about once a month. If you have any questions or you have something to add, feel free to leave a comment or review and we’ll be sure to include it in one of the episodes. ~ Some of the main ideas we talk about: - Our experience with graduate school and being Indigenous in the modern world - Some of the tools we learned: traditional ecological knowledge; worldview awareness and integration; worldview sovereignty; biophilia and the power of word use; and respect, responsibility, and reciprocity - Our research projects ~ Links and
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#1 - Don't Get Too Excited... It's Just the Intro
28/04/2018 Duration: 39minThis episode is all about introductions... ourselves, the show, the name of the show, and what the podcast will look like in the future. ~ [Like this show? Leave us a review here](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ndn-science-show/id1377936061?mt=2)... even one sentence helps! And if you leave your Twitter handle we'll be sure to thank you personally! You can also [Support the Show on PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/ndnscienceshow) [NDN Science Show Wordpress Page](http://www.ndnscienceshow.wordpress.com) ~
