Ancestral Science

The Ancestral Science Podcast thought we needed some Auntie Laughs, so we reconnected with Melissa Roberts and Emily Kerton, Indigenous educators weaving knowledges and Land-based science into the Ontario curriculum. In this first part, we discuss the difference between outdoor experiential knowledge/Land-based knowledge/and Indigenous knowledges, the reverence of silence and slowing down, protocols of Indigenous knowledges within education, the "ridiculous rigour" of Indigenous Science through oral stories, and not needing validation of global science to tell us about the health benefits of smudging.

With such a great conversation, this episode became a 2-parter! Stay tuned next week for episode 2 when we will add some great educational resources in the SHOWNOTES, and here is a teaser... stay until the end of EPISODE 2 for an absolute TREAT in the form of "a trifecta of poop stories" that will surly induce facial and stomach laughter cramps.

Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!
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As well, these times can be difficult, but remember that all is interconnected, so send your Prayers and Positive Energy to Minnesota.

You can also watch this episode as a video episode on Youtube along with other Ancestral Science Podcast videos.

From experience, we all know that LAUGHTER is MEDICINE...so grab a no-spill sippy cup with some tea or coffee, light a smudge if you can, and learn from and laugh alongside the Aunties- Melissa Roberts and Emily Kerton.
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"Smoketalk" with Emil & Kori, is a follow up episode digging deeper into the tellings and science of the previous Ancestral Science Podcast Episode. So, if you haven't listened to the previous episode with Dr. Bruce Starlight titled "Tea, Tobacco, & Tipi Tellings," please go listen to that first, it will give some context to this episode.

Here, we discussed sacred numbers, alien fungi, #spaceback, and new tattoos (shout out @lnkbyDawn and @pirates.loot).

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Ancestral Science Podcast Episodes related to this Chat:
"Space Justice & Cosmic Relationality" with Dr. Alvin Harvey here

Indigenous Science Resources & Past Pod Episodes
https://www.relationalsciencecircle.com

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The pod thought it would re-launch some previous episodes we made with the support of TELUS STORYHIVE, and this was one of them.

It was a windy winter afternoon back in 2024, and we recorded inside a tipi at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on Tsuut'ina Nation, amongst the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy and Îethka Nakoda First Nation, and more recently the Otipemisiwak Métis.
The Ancestral Science Podcast was excited to learn from BRUCE STARLIGHT from the Tsuut'ina Nation about the disconnect of science from Spirit and Land, the significance of the depth of tobacco roots, the connection between mushrooms and the stars, sacred numbers, dinosaurs and energy, and Star people.

Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated. Check out our webpage for unique Indigenous Science Merch links and lots of additional educational resources!
Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio, Alex for pod support and marketing. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!

Grab a cozy blanket, maybe throw it on a camping chair to get that "tipi storytime" vibe, grab a tea, a double double, or an apple fritter, and learn from the insightful teachings from Bruce Starlight.

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It's been a cortisol-inducing year, and with the holidays approaching, we thought re-launching a mindfulness episode would be helpful. Reconnect with your body, brain, DNA, and the Land with a Mindfulness Episode of the Ancestral Science Podcast with Dr. Michael Yellow Bird

FULL SHOWNOTES & Additional educational LINKS: here
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This episode was recorded in November 2024, on a mild wintery morning here on the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut’ina Nation, Îethka Nakoda First Nation, and more recently the Otipemisiwak Métis.

The Ancestral Science podcast got to learn from Dr. Yellow Bird, by first beginning with a guided meditation to ground ourselves and focus on the present, then we explored a mathematical equation for decolonization, how Auntie jokes can protect the brain, the effects of colonization on our bodies and brains, the smell of bacon and well-being, mindfulness and systemic racism, and ancestral eating.

Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio, Alex for pod support and marketing. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!
Get comfy with your fav blanket or meditation pillow, by a houseplant or a window to connect with the sky, open all your senses and heart to wellness teachings from Dr. Michael Yellowbird.

FULL SHOWNOTES & Additional educational LINKS: here
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The Ancestral Science pod team has been wanting to do a "Show n Tell" episode for awhile...so, here we are! This is a great way to learn a bit more about the team, rate our nerdiness levels, and learn a bit about land-based science.

This is probably a great episode to check out on YouTube, link here.

This was way too much fun...unfortunately, a part 2 is needed! Stay tuned for that next week.
So come join the team to learn about decolonizing movie posters, fishing lures, the connection between mukluks and card games, its Grogu not baby yoga, and the importance of a doorstopers in fishing!

Our website has unique Indigenous Science merch and a lot of educational resources (soon to be more).

Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio, Alex for pod support and marketing.

Feel free to comment about what Indigenous Science "show n tell" you would share, or like us to share in a future episode.
So let's reconnect with out grade school selves, for a relational game of "show n tell" with the Ancestral Science pod team!

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