Ininiw Methodologies

The talk will center around the concept of a “wholistic worldview” and touch on how the ININIW (Cree) arrived at the shoes of knowledge. All cultures have utilized their natural surroundings to attain a comfortable living. This meant: observation, research, theorizing, hypothesizing, and experimentation/invention. The ININIW went about acquiring knowledge in a series of methodological steps.

WILFRED BUCK

ININIW (Cree), Indigenous Astronomer & Consultant, Author, Educator, Addictions Consultant, Cultural Consultant, Education Consultant, Sun Dance Chief, Knowledge Keeper, Lecturer, Father, Husband, Portable Planetarium Owner & Operator.

Wilfred originates from OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION (OCN) and is a graduate of the University of Manitoba with two degrees in Education. He has 25 years of experience as an educator as well as being a Science Facilitator at MFNERC for 15 years, retiring from that position on Dec. 31st, 2020.

For more information please email Myrle Ballard, myrle.ballard@umanitoba.ca.