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Ancient wisdom, modern science : the integration of native knowledge in math and science at tribally controlled colleges and universities / edited by Paul Boyer.

Title
Ancient wisdom, modern science : the integration of native knowledge in math and science at tribally controlled colleges and universities / edited by Paul Boyer.
Publication
Pablo, Mont. : Salish Kootenai College Press ; Lincoln, Neb. : Distributed by University of Nebreska Press, c2010.

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Additional Authors
Boyer, Paul, 1964-
Description
xi, 100 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
Subject
  • Indian universities and colleges > United States
  • Mathematics > Study and teaching (Higher)
  • Science > Study and teaching (Higher)
  • Indians of North America > Intellectual life
  • Wisdom
  • Learning and scholarship > United States
  • Indians of North America > Education
  • Multicultural education > United States
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Introduction: A new vision for math and science / Paul Boyer -- Indigenous taxonomy, ethnobotany and sacred names / Michael Wassegijig Price -- It is not necessary for eagles to be crows : integrating culture in stem programs at Sitting Bull College / Jeremy Guinn -- Cultural integration at Northwest Indian College : an experience of cultural restoration / Cheryl Crazy Bull -- Indians can do math / Carol Bowen -- Teaching sustainability : the role of math and science at College of Menominee Nation / Marjane Ambler -- The computer engineering degree program at Salish Kootenai College / Timothy Olson -- Internet to the hogan : a wireless weaving / Tom Davis.
ISBN
  • 9781934594070
  • 1934594075
LCCN
^^2010028117
OCLC
  • 646117839
  • SCSB-11279748
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library