Modeling the value of land-based and ancestoral knowledge in a modern education setting, with Peter Kindfield.

Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast⁠⁠ 🌲🎧.  — Guest Info:⁠https://peterkindfieldphd.substack.com⁠⁠ https://hilltopeducation.com⁠ — Sponsors:Visit ⁠HelloFresh⁠ to get 60% off your 1st box + 25% off for 2 months + free gifts! Sign up with ⁠Skillshare⁠ for 30% off annual membership --- Summary In this conversation, Lewis, Peter Kindfield, and Wem discuss the merging of indigenous and modern knowledge in outdoor programs. They explore the importance of accessing and valuing different forms of knowledge, such as cultural and land-based knowledge. The conversation highlights the need for a holistic approach to education and learning, where children have the freedom to explore and engage with nature. They also discuss the significance of cooperation and mutualism in nature, as well as the balance between conservation and human interaction with the environment. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of feeling connected and at home in the natural world. The conversation explores the connection between children and nature, the difference in adults' relationship with nature, the importance of interdependence and feeling safe in nature, the tendency to mask feelings in nature, the use of stories to connect to nature, and teaching science through storytelling. Takeaways Valuing and integrating indigenous and modern knowledge in outdoor programs The importance of accessing and valuing different forms of knowledge, such as cultural and land-based knowledge The need for a holistic approach to education and learning, allowing children to explore and engage with nature The significance of cooperation and mutualism in nature and the balance between conservation and human interaction with the environment Children who choose to engage with nature have a different relationship with the natural world compared to adults. Interdependence and feeling safe are crucial for individuals to fully connect with nature. Some people may initially mask their true feelings about nature but may require support to feel comfortable and develop a genuine connection. Storytelling can be a powerful tool to connect individuals to nature and teach scientific concepts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:15 Merging Indigenous and Modern Knowledge 06:19 Accessing Knowledge through Education 09:21 Cooperation and Mutualism in Nature 12:59 Cultural Knowledge and Observations 18:15 Gratitude and Connection with Nature 21:29 Balancing Conservation and Human Interaction with Nature 24:39 Holistic Approach to Education and Learning 26:41 Shared Focus and Engagement in Learning 29:58 Observing Children's Experiences and Knowledge 34:23 Cultural Knowledge and Individual Comfort 39:04 Importance of Land-Based Skills and Interdependence 44:29 Feeling at Home in the World 45:05 Children's Connection to Nature 46:28 Adults' Relationship with Nature 47:59 Interdependence and Feeling Safe 49:27 Masking Feelings in Nature 50:26 Using Stories to Connect to Nature 51:11 Teaching Science through Storytelling 53:37 Finding More Information