Why Study Indigenous Cultures?
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Objective
I can explain the importance of studying indigenous cultures and develop research questions to begin an inquiry.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Many Native American ways of knowing are rooted in observing the earth and living in close relationship to it since time immemorial.
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The Migma people have a word for braiding two world views together: Etuaptmumk or two-eyed seeing.
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Thanks to their deeply rooted connection to their lands, native people have developed some of the most effective means of environmental care.
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Practice
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According to the video, what is one commonality in Native American ways of knowing, despite their diversity?
The video discusses the concept of "two-eyed seeing." Explain what this concept means and provide an example of how it is being used today.
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Exit ticket
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“Based on the video, explain one reason why studying indigenous cultures is important. Then, develop a research question about indigenous cultures that you would like to investigate further.”
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