As part of the 2012-2013 Bastian Foundation Diversity Lecture Series, Westminster hosts a lecture by Greg Cajete, Ph.D., on “Native Science & Ecology” on Nov. 1, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory.

Greg Cajete is an internationally known scholar whose work focuses on native science and epistemology, as well as the development of culturally responsive curricula geared to the needs and learning styles of Native American students. The author of five books, including Look to the Mountain: An Ecology of Indigenous Education, A People’s Ecology: Explorations in Sustainable Living, and Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence, Cajete is a scholar whose work is transformative—it is literally aimed at transforming curricula, and it reveals how Western science and scientific thinking might be transformed by integrating the values of indigenous science. Cajete’s presentation helps us understand how Native science differs from Western science and how it might be helpful in addressing global environmental concerns.

This event is free and open to the public. The presentation will be followed by an audience question-answer session.

Phone: 801-832-2457

Event Hours: 7:30

Admission: Free

Location: Vieve Gore Concert Hall - Westminster College

Address: 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City