12 Questions
What was the catalyst for the acknowledgment of Indigenous ways of knowing in North American universities?
Increased demand from Indigenous leaders for greater academic representation
What did David Newhouse express concern about regarding the use of the term 'worldview'?
Diminishing the role of the mind in human life
Before the 1970s, where was the study of Indigenous ways of knowing mainly confined to?
Anthropology and Sociology departments
What did Indigenous leaders encourage non-Indigenous academics to do?
Indigenize the academy through embracing Indigenous ways of knowing
Which term best describes the social structure of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) mentioned in the text?
Matriarchal
What was the primary economic dependence of the Inuit communities mentioned in the text?
Large game animals and sea mammals
What is a common misinterpretation of Indigenous connections to the land?
They have a romantic and perfect harmony with nature
What is the main difference between the Iroquois and Inuit communities mentioned in the text?
Social, political, and economic outlooks
Who wrote the book 'God Is Red: A Native View of Religion'?
Vine Deloria, Jr.
In which book can one find information about 'Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence'?
Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence
Who authored 'Protecting Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage: A Global Challenge'?
Marie Battiste and Sakej Youngblood Henderson
In which book can one find the essay 'Aboriginal Epistemology'?
The Circle Unfolds: First Nations Education in Canada
Study Notes
- Indigenous ways of knowing in North America have gained recognition in academia recently, with a focus on working in partnership with Indigenous communities rather than studying them.
- The Red Power movement in the late 1960s and '70s led to Indigenous leaders demanding a greater say in how they were portrayed academically.
- Different Indigenous communities in North America, like the Iroquois and the Inuit, had distinct social, political, and economic structures, challenging the notion of a singular "Indian" identity.
- The differences in Indigenous philosophies and worldviews are rooted in their connections to the land, contrasting with Western romanticized ideas about Indigenous people's relationship with nature.
- Indigenous scholars and writers have highlighted the importance of understanding and embracing Indigenous knowledge, philosophy, and heritage in academic settings, advocating for an indigenized approach.
Test your understanding of Chapter 1: Ways of Knowing from the book 'Ways of Knowing, 4e'. Explore the concepts of European and Indigenous worldviews, and the role of the mind in human life.
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