National Science Week – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science Day

“Indigenous knowledge is finally starting to get recognised as foundational scientific knowledge….over 65,000 years. 2,000 generations – there’s a lot of innovation that happens in that space. “

For too long, Indigenous knowledge was treated as a nice-to-have in Australia’s science story. Add it at the end. A token “consult us later”.

But that thinking missed the point.

First Nations science is empirical, place-based knowledge built over tens of thousands of years, which is evidence tested through observation, iteration and careful transmission.

Three practical actions this week

• Watch and share this 58-second clip: Indigenous knowledge isn’t a side note. Use it as a prompt for team discussions.

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Indigenous knowledge isn’t a side note… it’s a scientific foundation built over 65,000+ years! Find an event to attend here: https://www.scienceweek.net.au/find-events #ScienceWeek #FirstPeople #Aboriginal #STEM #Australia

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• Book a yarn with an Elder, scientist or educator to explore collaboration.
• Back young mob with real opportunities: mentoring, student showcases and funded pathways into STEM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science Day is a chance to reset how we think about Australian science.

Not a side note.

A foundation.

Let’s build from it.

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