Are you interested in ethically integrating Indigenous knowledge into your curriculum, but aren’t sure where to start?

As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economu. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? The serviceberry's relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth-its abunance of sweet, juicy berries- to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution ensures its own survival.

Led by: Dr. Kaitlin Reed, TEK Faculty Fellow, with support from Native American Studies and the Provost's Office

Weekly Meetings on Wednesdays over ZOOM 11AM-12:30PM Feb. 19-Mar. 26, 2025

• February 19: Indtoduction Session
• February 26: Session #1
• March 5: Session #2
• March 12: Session #3
• March 26: Session #4

If you are interested in participating, please register for the book circle by February 10, 2025 at https://tinyurl.com/spring25bookcircle.