Indigenous Technology Course 2022-23
Learn Make Share
Indigenous Technology
Our class will explore the big idea that Indigenous Technology is defined by the word 'knowledge'. Rather than technology meaning tools, equipment or software, we view technology as a persons wisdom and understanding of the world. What you know is technology. What you do with the knowledge is what you do to sustain your life. As time permits, the course establish technology (i.e. knowledge) on carving, tool making, hunting and fishing equipment and drums. The foundation value is respect for the environment and one's connection to the land. Two big questions are: 1) can students complete the course in a less colonial manner than their school experience and 2) can a connection to the land actually happen within a school (i.e. building)? |