Examines questions about the philosophy and practice of science and their relevance to a sustainable future. Discusses flaws in the use of the scientific method, the necessity of integrating the physical and mental qualities of science with the emotional and spiritual qualities of life, and universal connectedness, as understood in traditional…

Addresses the importance of developing a "sustainable science" and the role that Indian science or "indigenous science" has in this development. Unlike Western science, Indian science acknowledges the important spiritual and emotional aspects of science. Discusses educational trends that stress the holism of knowledge and…

Ph.D. program at California Institute of Integral Studies trains Native Americans and other indigenous peoples to deepen their traditional knowledge and strengthen its environmental impact. A parallel program helps Euro-Americans discover their own indigenous values. Both programs focus on integrating Earth-based knowledge with Western science.…

Daughters of Tradition is a facilitated educational program that addresses current issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and the empowerment of young American Indian women, in a way that blends the spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and cultural parts of living into a seamless whole. Mind mapping and journal keeping affirm…

Reviews "Look to the Mountain: An Ecology of Indigenous Education," a book that provides a philosophic basis for American Indian education that stresses culture, spirituality, environmental education, and the importance of "visioning" or looking to the future. Includes an outline for an indigenous science curriculum. (LP)

Discusses a nonconfrontational approach to corporate diversity training based on Native American beliefs in the interconnectedness of all things. Don Coyhis' fourfold method of diversity training utilizes teachings, talking circle, healing circle, and cognitive self-change to help people see that dysfunctional behavior causes diversity issues and…

Ernest L. Boyer of the Carnegie Foundation discusses his book "The Basic School" and its connections to American Indian education. Boyer's vision of education stresses the importance of the school community, the sacredness of language, development of a relevant curriculum, and character development. Tiopsa Zina Tribal School (South…