In this podcast episode, Rebecca is joined by Ferin Davis Anderson, supervisor of environmental sciences at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. They talk about what caring for natural resources means, and how Ferin combines traditional Indigenous knowledge with modern science. They also discuss Ferin’s new, forthcoming book, “Wildfire” and the important role fire plays in environmental stewardship.EPISODE RESOURCES

Understand Native Minnesota: https://www.understandnativemn.org/

Minnesota DNR Prairie Pod series: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/prairiepod/index.html

Ferin’s book, “Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire”: https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23175

Learn more about the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s environmental stewardship: https://shakopeedakota.org/culture/our-environmental-stewardship/