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The Multi-Hazards Podcast


all about protecting communities . . . 

Oct 30, 2020

How can indigenous and scientific knowledge merge to educate the younger generations? Dawn Pratt is an indigenous expert trained as a scientist, with a passion for training youth in STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics). Listen to "Indigenising Science for Education - Conversation With Dawn Pratt" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E07).

Dawn Pratt Bio

Dawn is an Indigenous Scientist creating ethical Indigenised STEM activities with epistemological and pedagogical hands-on-learning while infusing Indigenous Languages, Elders and their knowledge into Western Science Curriculum. Her First Nation language is Saulteaux (Ojibway). Dawn has a Masters of Science in Physical Chemistry from the University of Saskatoon and has several peer-reviewed articles on ResearchGate. In her career, she actively searches for Indigenous Knowledges and give credit to the Elders and Knowledge Keepers. She's a learner for life and has a passion for everything STEM, which includes Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. She is mentoring her two Indigenous daughters to see the world of science & math with culture & language. Follow her on Twitter @dawnypratt.