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The first astronomers : how indigenous elders read the stars / Duane Hamacher ; with elders and knowledge holders: Ghillar Michael Anderson [and 5 others]

This work explores the astronomical knowledge of First Peoples, examining how Indigenous science connects the land and the sky. It details how oral traditions and star observations inform seasonal forecasting and provide insights into the natural world.
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