Recording from the EaSEIL and Skylight Teaching Series session on October 24, 2024.
Indigenous Perspectives on Data, Evidence, and Uncertainty in ScienceOctober 24, 2024 | 11:30am-1:00pm | In Person and Online
Presented by:- Shandin Pete, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, UBCV
Description:
This session explores Indigenous perspectives on data, evidence, and uncertainty in science, emphasizing how the purpose, intent, and context of knowledge systems can offer alternative frameworks for understanding and interpreting the natural world. By addressing common misconceptions about Indigenous and Western science, the session critically examines concepts such as relationality, holistic versus reductive approaches, and the interconnectedness of all living systems. The discussion on integrating these seemingly contrasting ways of knowing aims to enrich scientific inquiry, particularly in areas of environmental uncertainty, sustainability, and ethical decision-making.
This event was co-hosted by the Earth Science Experiential and Indigenous Learning (EaSEIL) Initiative and Skylight: The Science Centre for Learning and Teaching.