Ancestral Science

• Nehiyaw Science of Love & Death from Grandmother Scientists

  The Ancestral Science Podcast was honoured to be gifted some time with TERRI CARDINAL from Saddle Lake Cree Nation. We chatted about Nêhiyaw teachings of death and dying, the science of soothing when grieving, connection between hair and senses / love and grief, death as a transition not an end, disconnecting fear from death, and the how jokes and laughter at the seemingly most inappropriate times is incredibly healing.Terri donated her honoraria to Good Hoops, a grassroots basketball program out of Edmonton Alberta, creating opportunities through basketball. Check out Terri and Amber’s podcast called 2 Crees in a Pod, where they have created space for Indigenous resurgence and stories!Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge.Hand to heart to Indigenous Screen Office and Bespoke Productions Hub.FULL SHOWNOTES: these are great resources for educators and learning more!Available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Space Justice & Cosmic Relationality2

  With increased conversations about journeying beyond Earth, to Mars and beyond....we thought we would re-release this timely episode we recorded in Fall 2023. We were grateful to speak with Dr. ALVIN HARVEY a Navajo/Diné Scientist about Space Justice, the ethics of travelling beyond Earth, what it means to be in relationship with Space, how space is ALIVE, and why humans really shouldn't do donuts on Mars. Alvin is a doing his post-doc on Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge. Hand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office and Bespoke Productions Hub.Educator and those interested in learning more, full detailed shownotes with additional links, videos, books, articles ect, are here. Also check out https://www.relationalsciencecircle.com/ to learn more about Indigenous Science and Education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Change Making, Anishnawbek Mathematics, & Sturgeon Legs

  Join the Ancestral Science Pod and learn from CHEYENNE SEGO, about about the scientific significance of the teachings of gut feelings, Anishinabek Mathematics, stories of the time when sturgeon had legs and beavers were giants, economic reconciliation, and the resurgence of Indigenous peoples, science, and the seven sacred teachings.Cheyenne generously donated her honoraria to Na-Me-Res, an organization that provides temporary and transitional housing to Aboriginal men, located in Toronto.Want to learn more? Or are you a teacher and want to dig deeper into these teachings? Check out the extended shownotes: Here.Also, you can check out previous episodes, shownotes, and UNIQUE Indigenous Science MERCH at relationalsciencecircle.comHand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office and Storyhive.Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated.Episode correction: Cheyenne commented on there being “more student-to-student abuse in residential schools” but meant to say “there was more student-to-student abuse in residential schools than the researchers were expecting.”Gratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Healing Frequencies of Jokes, Scents, Movement, & a Crackling Fire

  The Ancestral Science podcast got to learn from Dr. Michael 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.Hand to heart to support from Indigenous Screen Office and Storyhive.Take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated.Full Shownotes Doc (great for educators!): hereAs always, if you want to share the knowledges gifted from the pod, please respect oral traditions and protocols by connecting the knowledges with the Knowledge Keeper and the Lands they are from. This ensures the knowledges are not appropriated, not pan-Indigenized, and retain connections to the peoples and Land they are from.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Pt2- Reconnecting the human in Science, Law, Health, & Society

  The Ancestral Science podcast fam ALL got to chat with Sahtu Dene mother, wife, activist, political organizer, and podcast host MICHELLE ROBINSON (they/them) about the game and everyday application of mathematics, how nature talks back to us, the silence of snow as a teaching, dogs as ancestors, natural law vs. colonial law, colonization, addictions and uranium, and how the future and sustainability of the earth lies with the teachings of reciprocity, respect, and circle of life of Indigenous Peoples.Michelle generously donated her honoraria to www.skippingstone.ca, and organization that empowers trans folks here in Treaty 7. Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going.Full SHOWNOTES: hereImportant Reconciliation Resources:Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada8Th Fire, Wab Kinew article, videohttps://www.nativecalgarian.comThe Indian ActNational Indigenous Economic StrategyUNDRIPPam Palmater: Idol no MoreTreaty Right to Health, UBC Treaty Rights to HealthRichard Van CampAmerican Indian Codetalkers of WWIIhttps://www.nativecalgarian.comwww.skippingstone.caGratitude to the support from JUAN-CARLOS CHAVEZ, the editing and audio skills of EMIL STARLIGHT of Limelight Multimedia, and ALEX FLETT for marketing and pod support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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