New Book Display: Indigenous Ways of Knowing

Indigenous Ways of Knowing examines the interconnections of all living things — humans, animals, plants, nature — as well as the critical consideration of multiple approaches to education, research, and sustainability. Moving beyond "colonial" paradigms — perhaps described as qualitative, quantitative, or increasingly data-driven — we turn to alternative methodologies and more holistic ways of thinking — teachings of the natural world; application of oral tradition; art of storytelling; embodied traditions; and the value of ethnography.

At a time when Earth is increasingly vulnerable to complex systems of environmental, climate, governmental, political, social, and economic change — and when education aspires to impact change for a healthier, more equitable and just world, we can but build upon wisdom and reconfigure a relationship with the Earth in which human and non-human actors are seen as co-constitutive, non-hierarchical contributors. From pedagogical to fictional to curricular, here you will find exemplary books that serve to encourage reflection, continuing conversation, and richer paths to knowledge production.

This book display is curated and designed by library staff, including Jennifer Govan, Library Director and Senior Librarian; Ava Kaplan, Research and Instruction Librarian; Abby McGuire, Library Specialist for Circulation and User Experience; and Kai Oh, Library Associate / Art and Design. 

It builds upon the grant project, Qualitative Inquiry for Sustainable Multi-Species Futures, led by Srikala Naraian, Professor of Education, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, in collaboration with Oren Pizmony-Levy, Associate Professor of International and Comparative Education, and Director of the Center for Sustainable Futures; Tran Templeton, Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, and Faculty Co-Director, Rita Gold Center; and Natacha Roberts, Research Assistant, Center on History and Education.

At Everett Cafe, you'll find a new book collection every few weeks that relates to current events, education, or learning environments.