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fromColossal
2 weeks ago

A Multifaceted Book and Exhibition, 'Black Earth Rising' Contends with Colonialism, Land, and Climate

Terra preta, a nutrient-rich soil, was cultivated by Indigenous farmers and symbolizes themes of justice and environmental awareness in the exhibition Black Earth Rising.
fromHigh Country News
4 weeks ago

In Sitka, ingit fishers share herring harvests with a surprise influx of grey whales - High Country News

A significant increase in grey whale sightings has occurred in Sheet'ká Sound, highlighting changes in marine ecosystems.
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Earth911 Podcast: Brenna Simmons-St. Onge is on a Regenerative World Quest

The key insight is that true abundance comes from within—our creativity, generosity, and the love we share with others and the planet.
Wellness
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

Vernacular Building and AI: Can Data Alone Bridge the Gap?

Organizations such as UNESCO have raised questions around AI, especially concerning the increasing digitization of content on the Internet that often complicates the relationship with traditional knowledge systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

See the Lush Kelp Forests Scientists Are Fighting for as Oceans Warm

Kelp forests support marine life and human resources but face severe decline due to climate change.
Indigenous communities highlight kelp's critical role as an ecosystem provider.
OMG science
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Lawrence Hall of Science has lost 9 grants worth $6M to Trump's funding cuts

The Tappeneksekma project will create the first Ohlone interactive science exhibition, combining Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge technology.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Teaching By the Moon in New Zealand

The rise of interest in teaching by the Māori Lunar Calendar raises a critical question: 'Where should we draw the line between cultural appreciation and magical thinking?'
Parenting
Environment
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Trees Are Speaking, on Earth Day and Every Day

Resetting our relationship with forests is essential for ecological survival.
Nature should be revered, not commodified, emphasizing respect and reciprocity.
Caring for forests results in caring for ourselves.
fromArchitectural Digest
4 months ago

Julia Watson Champions Indigenous Coastal Design Strategies as Models for Climate Resilience

The article highlights the importance of Indigenous ecological knowledge in sustainable water management strategies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Indigenous guides in the Arctic are training Canada's military: When they talk, I listen'

When they talk, I listen, he said. And when they say stop, I stop. This mindset emphasizes the importance of our Indigenous communities' knowledge in navigating the northern wilderness.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

This is your mission': why one Brazilian doctor is training to be a shaman

Adana Kambeba believes she was chosen for medicine, integrating her shamanic roots with modern healthcare to empower her community.
fromNature
4 months ago

How researchers can work fairly with Indigenous and local knowledge

'The fact that these anti-diabetic properties are known in traditional practices validates the Indigenous science that existed well before Western knowledge systems,' Cohall says.
Online Community Development
Law
fromHigh Country News
5 months ago

'Rights of nature' laws take root in the West - High Country News

Everett, Washington, has recognized the rights of the Snohomish River watershed, enhancing environmental protection through a local ballot measure.
Arts
Lakȟóta winter counts function as a cyclical method of recording time that emphasizes the presentness of past events through performance.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeeping

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received over 100,000 seeds from Africa to aid in biodiversity and climate resilience.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Groundbreaking botanical discoveries on Captain Cook voyage were thanks to Indigenous people

Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander's work in Tahiti highlighted the importance of Indigenous knowledge in botanical discoveries, shaping European scientific understanding.
Indigenous people provided crucial information that enabled the identification of approximately 1,400 unknown plant species by European botanists.
fromWorldhistory
6 months ago

Fluid Geographies by K. Maria D. Lane (Book Review)

Settler colonialism fundamentally influenced New Mexico's water regulations, negating Indigenous knowledge.
This book is essential for understanding the intersection of water management, colonial history, and Indigenous rights.
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