Indigenous Skies

Every culture has a unique bond with the night sky. Constellations that we know today, like Orion, Leo or The Big Dipper (technically an “asterism”) might have been seen differently in other cultures and thus been named differently, have a different mythology and relationship to its surroundings. 

Knowing the sky wasn’t just a casual pastime however, the movement of the heavens offered crucial insights into agricultural timing, played a fundamental role in navigation, and even social order. 

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The indigenous peoples of North America have a very special bond with the night sky, read more here:

Relearning The Star Stories Of Indigenous Peoples

Listen to a conversation on Science Friday about the historical role of science in Indigenous communities and considering a broader definition of science. "They're coming out," says Wilfred Buck. "They're starting to come out." It's a freezing cold night on the shore of Lake Winnipeg in rural Manitoba, Canada, and we are waiting for the stars.

Don’t forget to view Mars in the eastern sky after twilight, having just passed opposition it will remain prominent for the coming weeks and visible the rest of the year.

Join us Wednesday Oct. 14 @ 6:00 PM for our free program: “Maps & Myths,” where we’ll explore how ancient history is celebrated in the sky. Email Register@StandleyLakeStargazing.com to sign up!

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Stay well, and clear skies!