How Indigenous Knowledge Improves Western Science Ft. Shelly Elverum Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak

Watch this episode to learn why scientists could benefit from
some "shut up and listen” humility. Shelly Elverum is the
supporter of Ikaarvik which is committed to supporting Inuit
youth reclaim their roles as the Arctic’s first scientists,
capable of managing resources, determining their cultural and
economic futures, and adapting to rapid climate and cultural
change in the North. In this episode, she discusses the
importance of embracing humility – and humour – when combining
science and Indigenous Knowledge. 00:00 Preview 00:29
Introduction 00:55 About Shelly Elverum 01:48 Shelly’s backstory
that led her to Ikaarvik 05:48 Why should non-Indigenous
researchers up North "shut up and listen”? 11:15 Ikaarvik:
combining Indigenous knowledge and Western science for better
Arctic research 16:16 Indigenous knowledge: providing additional
depth, precision, and holistic understandings to science 23:52
Shelly’s concerns about empathy 30:00 Anita’s take on empathy
34:35 Breaking the need to know by embracing vulnerability (and
humour!) 39:13 Who is the non-bio Shelly? 42:55 How has Ashoka
Canada impacted Shelly’s work? 45:40 The Inner Development Goals
51:06 Serving the greater good with our gifts: What can nature
teach us? 56:11 Shelly’s Purposeful Empathy Story CONNECT WITH
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