Ojibwe Environmental Knowledge
What is Ojibwe Environmental Knowledge?
The Ojibwe People have lived on the land for thousands of years, surviving and thriving within the bounds of the ecosystems they live in. Ojibwe environmental knowledge is built on a foundation of taking from nature only what is needed and giving back the rest so that the next generations can flourish as well. There is much we can learn from the traditional people that still carry this knowledge.
This knowledge informs are perspective in our work, including environmental, education, truth and reconciliation, and Indigenous political subjects.
See our blog for more, including tools, educational information, and walk throughs of the Ojibwe perspective.
Who We Are
Finn Rachul is a land-based educator trained by David Scott in Ojibwe Environmental worldviews. He has graduated from David's Youth Environmental Stewardship Program and is now a leader in the program. Likewise, he has graduated with a diploma in Environmental Technologies from Assiniboine Community College. His work emphasizes the importance of using both Western and Indigenous knowledge systems in education and the environment.
David Scott is a semi-retired Indigenous Knowledge Keeper on Canada's Indian Policies and how they have impacted Indian Peoples. He is considered an Indigenous Environmental Expert and is now teaching the younger generation on Ojibwe Environmental Knowledge.
In addition to the Traditional Knowledge he holds, David is fluent in both
Ojibwa and Saulteaux. He brings this knowledge to bear in his critique of the Canadian
education system and his expertise on the relationship between Indigenous people and governmental politics.
Using the Website
Welcome to our website, where we are dedicated to offering a diverse range of information and engagement opportunities centered around our many projects. Our platform features a comprehensive land-based mind map specifically designed for teachers, enabling them to explore and utilize valuable resources. We also provide an open discussion base, inviting individuals to connect and engage with us or each other on various topics. Additionally, you can explore our section filled with insightful articles on Ojibwe knowledge that aim to educate and inform. This website also provides a form for people to send us photos of their environment for various reasons. If our educational work is of interest, please see our workshops in the Our Services section.
