Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants book

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

 Robin Wall Kimmerer  

Home & Environment  

Ever considered how traditions can teach valuable lessons about nature and its preservation? Can you imagine a world in which every plant, rock, and water body is alive and part of a community? How would you feel if you understood that your actions impact the survival of sweetgrass or the abundance of maple syrup? Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of the Anishinaabe people and learn to live in harmony with nature.


Ever considered how traditions can teach valuable lessons about nature and its preservation? Can you imagine a world in which every plant, rock, and water body is alive and part of a community? How would you feel if you understood that your actions impact the survival of sweetgrass or the abundance of maple syrup? Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of the Anishinaabe people and learn to live in harmony with nature.;

#1

Can Indigenous Teachings Inspire a New Era of Environmental Sustainability?

01 Jan 1970

03:33

03:33


#2

Pouring Gratitude: A Journey of Cultural Resilience and the Enduring Bond with Nature

01 Jan 1970

02:18

02:18


#3

Are We Truly Valuing Nature's Gifts and Ancestral Wisdom in Our Modern World?

01 Jan 1970

01:49

01:49


#4

Motherhood and Mother Earth: A Tale of Reciprocity and Restoration

01 Jan 1970

01:55

01:55


#5

Can the Act of Harvesting Teach Us the Secret to Happiness and Unity?

01 Jan 1970

02:12

02:12


#6

Honoring the Earth: Reviving the Ancient Practice of the Honorable Harvest for a Sustainable Future

01 Jan 1970

02:18

02:18


#7

Can Walking in the Footsteps of Nanabozho Teach Us a Deeper Connection to Mother Earth?

01 Jan 1970

03:09

03:09


#8

Dance of Renewal: A Journey Through Nature's Symbiosis and the Nechesne's Struggle for Survival

01 Jan 1970

01:49

01:49


#9

Are You Ready to Erase the Footprints of the Windigo and Begin the Age of Restoration?

01 Jan 1970

02:22

02:22


#10

From People of Corn to Stewards of Earth: Rekindling Ancestral Wisdom in an Age of Climate Crisis

01 Jan 1970

01:59

01:59


#11

Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

01:32

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About Author

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a renowned author, scientist, and environmentalist. She is a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and combines her heritage with her expertise as a botanist to explore the intersection of traditional indigenous knowledge and modern science. Her book "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants" is a beloved work that delves into the idea that plants and animals are our oldest teachers, blending storytelling and botanical research. Kimmerer's work emphasizes the importance of ecological consciousness and the reciprocal relationship between humans and the natural world.

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