Aaniiih Nakoda Ecology

Understand the ethical, cross-cultural, and historical context as they influence contemporary environmental issues and the links between human and natural systems.

Reflect critically about the roles and identities of indigenous citizens and environmental stewards in their ancestral lands and in connection with the natural world.

Demonstrate an understanding in the field of environmental health that incorporates the conception of

Aaniiih and Nakoda wellness and disease as it relates to public health.

Use appropriate technology, methodology, and Aaniiih and Nakoda epistemologies to investigate and evaluate the various components (e.g., aquatic, geologic, atmospheric, terrestrial, and living) of the natural world.

Articulate the Aaniiih and Nakoda values and indigenous scientific process through the application of traditional ecological knowledge and research.

Understand and demonstrate knowledge of Tribal, State, and Federal regulations.

Practice appropriate cultural etiquette.

Apply the knowledge of major laws and policies and cultural etiquette to contemporary local issues.

Demonstrate analytical skills and the ability to apply quantitative reasoning, traditional ecological knowledge, and appropriate mathematical and statistical methods to analyze scientific data to investigate or explain phenomena in the natural world.

Design and implement a place-based research project addressing community needs or concerns.

Synthesize, communicate, and present research findings to all stakeholders.