The First Astronomers: In Conversation with Ghillar, Michael Anderson and N-arweet Carolyn Briggs
Channel: Enlightning Productions
Date: 2022-03-21

Profound universe knowledge is shared by Ghillar, Michael Anderson and N-arweet Carolyn Briggs who discuss First Nations' sky knowledge the day after the release of The First Astronomers complied by Duane Hamacher and published by Allen and Unwin.

First Nations Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land.

These living systems of knowledge challenge conventional ideas about the nature of science and the longevity of oral tradition. Indigenous science is dynamic, adapting to changes in the skies and on Earth, pointing the way for a world facing the profound disruptions of climate change.

'This book marks a profound paradigm shift in our understanding of Indigenous scientific traditions, how they are transmitted, and their relevance to life today.' - Professor Marcia Langton, University of Melbourne.

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