The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in STEM
Join Joseph Pitawanakwat of Creators Garden and Haley Higdon of Natural Curiosity as they explore the value of Indigenous perspectives in STEM. Explore Indigenous science, including Anishinaabe plant-based medicine, and its relationship with western knowledge systems. Learn how meaningful relationships between educators, students and the natural world can facilitate understanding of Indigenous perspectives.
Uncover the value of Indigenous perspectives in STEM through this recorded workshop hosted by Joseph Pitawanakwat of Creators Garden and Haley Higdon of Natural Curiosity. Explore Indigenous science, including Anishinaabe plant-based medicine, and its relationship with western knowledge systems. Learn how meaningful relationships between educators, students and the natural world can facilitate understanding of Indigenous perspectives.
Recorded on February 7, 2022. While all educators are welcome to watch, this workshop has been designed for educators teaching or interested in teaching junior and intermediate divisions.
This resource was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education.