Stars as Relatives: Indigenous Knowledge of the Sky

For many Indigenous peoples, the night sky is more than astronomy—it is relationship, memory, science, ceremony, navigation, governance and life lessons. This interactive workshop explores Indigenous star knowledge as a living system of knowledge that continues to guide communities today.

The outing will examine how Indigenous peoples observe celestial movements to guide migration, agriculture, hunting cycles, ceremony, timekeeping, and environmental stewardship long before Western scientific institutions documented the stars.

Together, participants will examine the differences between Western astronomy and Indigenous relational worldviews, and consider how star knowledge connects to identity, language, land, and cultural survival.

Grounded in respect, relationality, and responsibility, this workshop encourages participants to look at the night sky differently—not as something separate from us, but as part of an interconnected world where knowledge, identity, and responsibility are carried across generations through the stars.