Indigenous peoples from North America have long demonstrated a great sense of ingenuity, using nature as inspiration. The world we know today is influenced by their innovations and scientific knowledge. The exhibition invites visitors to experience the innovative processes that give rise to Indigenous knowledge by:
OBSERVINGnature as a source of inspiration
LISTENINGto bearers of knowledge
EXPERIMENTINGwith scientific principles
SHARINGacquired knowledge by passing it on to others
This exhibition presents a clever and novel mix of science and culture intended to stir a sense of pride among First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities and celebrate the diversity, interconnectedness, and resourceful ways of knowing and being, that Indigenous knowledge and innovations provide in the global community.
VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGH
Join us for a virtual walkthrough of theIndigenous Ingenuitytravelling exhibit; it highlights the incredible innovations of Indigenous peoples.
A TRAVELLING EXHIBITION PRESENTED BYSCIENCE NORTHAND INDIGENOUS TOURISM ONTARIO. DEVELOPED AND PRODUCED BYSCIENCE NORTHIN CONSULTATION WITH MONTRÉAL SCIENCE CENTRE.
EXHIBIT PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY THE NORTHERN ONTARIO HERITAGE FUND CORPORATION, FEDNOR, AND THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
