Wild Spartans: Anishinaabe Perspectives in Natural Resources Management: Anishinaabe Giikendaasowin and Western Science , with Brad Silet; January 2024

January 9, 2024

Join 4-H staff as we take a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series will delve into how tribes use traditional knowledge and values (giikendaasowin) in natural resources management. Join us on Tuesday, January 9th, 2023 at 6:30pm EST for “Anishinaabe Perspectives in Natural Resources Management: Anishinaabe giikendaasowin and Western Science.” You will meet Brad Silet, biologist with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, learn about his field work, and the education and career path he followed to get there. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A. This free series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years. Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm EST. 

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