This Session. Programming took place on Friday, November 1st, 2024 at Raleigh Parks’ Durant Nature Preserve. The Traditional Knowledge & Indigenous Engagement in Environmental Programming session explored the role of Indigenous knowledge in environmental education and programming. The session was led by David Rahahę́·tih Webb, Executive Director of Muddy Sneakers and a member of the Tuscarora Nation. We welcomed 50 members of the DEEP community and others to participate in a land acknowledgment and grounding moment, followed by an indoor lecture with outdoor activities.

Goals:

  1. To understand the role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Native Science in environmental programming
  2. To understand the legacy of colonization on environmental programming
  3. To learn about ways that TEK and Native Science can be incorporated in current programming in a variety of contexts