Fall 2020 • Issue 7
Indigenous Knowledge
Published November 2020
This issue centers on bridging Indigenous and Western knowledge systems to create a more holistic understanding of Great Lakes stewardship. It features personal reflections from Indigenous scientists on integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge with modern research, explores the "Great Way of Peace" as a framework for relationship-building, and highlights collaborative efforts between First Nations and institutions like the IISD Experimental Lakes Area. The content also provides practical resources for researchers, including a curated list of essential readings on "Two-Eyed Seeing," while commemorating key community figures and outlining the association's new strategic commitments to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Features
I am one with everything
An Indigenous artist presents a perspective on interconnectedness in the Great Lakes.
How we collaborate with First Nation communities at the world’s freshwater laboratory
IISD-ELA and Treaty 3 communities focus on monitoring and language preservation.
Since time immemorial
Indigenous sovereignty and the First Treaty emphasize historical foundations of stewardship.
20 Essential Reads to Enable Two-Eyed Seeing in Aquatic Research and Management
A curated list offers resources for integrating Indigenous and Western knowledge systems.
IAGLR 2020 Virtual Session: Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Panelists share insights on bridging Indigenous and Western scientific approaches.
Departments
David L. Spangler
David L. Spangler (1946–2020) pioneered citizen science sampling to monitor Lake Erie water quality.
Kirsten Robinson
Kirsten Robinson develops metrics to track progress in coastal wetland restoration.
Eva Enders
Eva Enders' research on flow and climate informs species at risk management.
A letter from Henry Lickers
Henry Lickers advocates for integrating Traditional Knowledge and Western science.
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