Native Skywatchers and the Ojibwe Giizhig Anung Masinaaigan-Ojibwe Sky Star Map

TL;DR

This paper presents the Ojibwe Giizhig Anung Masinaaigan star map, a tool designed to preserve and pass on indigenous Ojibwe and Dakota astronomy knowledge to future generations and inspire Native students in science.

Contribution

It introduces a culturally significant star map created through a Native Skywatchers workshop to promote indigenous astronomy education.

Findings

The star map helps preserve Ojibwe and Dakota star knowledge.

It serves as an educational resource for Native communities.

The project aims to inspire Native students in science and math.

Abstract

The Native Skywatchers programming addresses the loss of Ojibwe and Dakota star knowledge. The goal is to help preserve indigenous astronomy and pass it on to future generations. The star knowledge will serve as a cornerstone inspiration for native communities and at the same time be influential to Native students interested in science and math. Presented here is the Ojibwe Giizhig Anung Masinaaigan-Ojibwe Sky Star Map created by Annette Lee and collaborators as part of the Native Skywatchers Middle School Teachers Workshop held June 2012.