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Gregory Cajete: Rebuilding Sustainable Indigenous Communities: Applying Native Science

Author
Greg Cajete
Producer
Portland Community College
Year

Dr. Gregory Cajete spoke as part of the "Alternative Forms of Knowledge Construction in Mathematics and Science" lecture series in Portland, Oregon which is co-sponsored by Portland State University and Portland Community College. The series features guest speakers who examine forms of mathematical and scientific practice in a variety of cultural settings.

community development
cultural identity
cultural teachings
cultural values
Indigenous knowledge systems
Indigenous peoples
Indigenous science
sustainable development
Native Nations
National
Resource Type
Presentations
Topics
Cultural Affairs
Environment and Natural Resources
Citation

Cajete, Gregory. "Rebuilding Sustainable Indigenous Communities: Applying Native Science." Alternative Forms of Knowledge Construction in Mathematics and Science Lecture Series. Portland Community College. Cascade Campus. Portland, Oregon. May 19, 2011. Presentation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg5h7Fd0Bio, accessed May 30, 2023)

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