An Indigenous ecologist on why we need to stop and listen to save the planet
Earth day is April 22. And Earth is not in great shape to celebrate the day. Overheated, overpopulated, overexploited – we’re not being particularly careful with our planet.
Jennifer Grenz’s new book is part memoir, and part prescription for the medicine our planet needs – a compound of science and traditional wisdom. (Joel Grenz, Motiontide Media)
We talk to Indigenous ecologist Jennifer Grenz, of the University of British Columbia, about her new book, which is part memoir, part prescription for the medicine our planet needs – a compound of science and traditional wisdom. Her book is Medicine Wheel for the Planet: A journey toward personal and ecological healing.
Quirks and Quarks19:12An Indigenous ecologist on why we need to stop and listen to save the planet
Indigenous ecologist Jennifer Grenz has spent decades working to protect ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest through restoration and invasive species management. But recently, frustrated by the limitations of her work, she set out on a mission to incorporate more of her Indigenous worldview into her traditional Western science work.
She wrote about this journey in a new book, called Medicine Wheel for the Planet: A journey toward personal and ecological healing.
Grenz spoke with Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald about how this process not only helps her be a better scientist, but also a better protector of our planet. Here is part of their conversation.
Full radio interview and transcription on the website: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/indigenous-scientist-earth-medicine-1.7178030
Date Visited: 23 April 2024