OMSI will bring its exhibit, “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science” to Tamástslikt Cultural Institute from Feb. 6 to May 2.
Opening day is free to the public.
Populations across the globe face serious challenges meeting basic human needs in maintaining sustainable food supplies, clean drinking water and healthy communities. These challenges have inspired innovative solutions from diverse cultures working together.
In Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science, visitors will learn how native communities are using their traditional knowledge in conjunction with cutting-edge science to successfully address some of the most pressing issues facing society today.
The exhibition tells this story through the voices of Tribal elders and youth from diverse Native American and Hawaiian cultures and includes hands-on interactives, custom video games, audio and video content and engaging graphics. Roots of Wisdom will show inspiring examples of successful projects that incorporate both traditional ecological knowledge and western science. Vibrant displays will introduce visitors to diverse landscapes including tropical mountains, mighty rivers, ancient forests and coastal inlets.
Visitors will learn how time-tested practices and tools of traditional land management and resource use in concert with western science and technology are restoring waterways, creating sustainable food supplies, helping save endangered species, solving health problems and reviving cultural practices.
Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science is specially designed for families and youth ages 11-14.
For more information, visit the Tamástslikt website.
