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Native America Calling: Science meets tribal knowledge on the Northern Lights
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Science meets tribal knowledge on the Northern Lights
The aurora borealis is more than just a dazzling natural light show for those lucky enough to see it.
The Northern Lights are also a cultural touchstone handed down over millennia. Some tribes understand the Northern Lights as a message from the ancestors.
At the same time Native astrophysicists are working to view the phenomenon with both modern scientific and traditional knowledge.
Guests on Native America Calling
Sharon Shorty (Tlingit and Northern Tutchone), storyteller, comedian, and performer
Gabe Tegoseak (Inupiaq)
Dana Nez (Diné), cultural consultant
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