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Broad
Objectives of the Native Science Academy
The
overarching intent of the Native Science Academy is to explore the
question:
How can we bring young people into an expanded notion of
science that integrates Westerns Science's valuing of rigorous
observation, formulation and testing with Native Science's
valuing of connectedness and deep human development.
Our
objectives include:
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Broaden the contemporary concept of science to include other systems
of knowledge that may be more attuned to complex interdependencies
between human innovation and the social and natural environment
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Increase familiarity with Native Science among western scientists
and with new frontiers of Western Science related to Native Science
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Develop new pedagogies based on the Native Paradigm (sensory development
and experiential learning, the impact of science on the health
and well being of humans and living systems, and the experience
of a relational universe) to broaden scientific literacy
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Explore the role of the scientist in society to bridge the gap
between scientific imagination and moral imagination
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Increase the number of students studying Native and
Western Science
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Enable native students developing scientific and engineering careers
to stay connected with their own tradition
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Create more written documentation of native paradigm to help young
native teachers integrate their tradition in their teaching
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Seed joint research projects between Native and Western scientists
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