Reclaiming Sky Stories - Indigenous Astronomy Workshop

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A workshop exploring Indigenous sky knowledge through storytelling, oral traditions, and Dr. Shandin Pete’s research and teachings.

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Explore the significance of Indigenous sky knowledge through storytelling, oral traditions, and Dr. Shandin Pete’s research and teachings. Are you a post-secondary Indigenous student looking to explore Indigenous sky knowledge? This workshop is perfect for you! H.R.MacMillan Space Centre, in partnership with Dr. Shandin Pete, presents the first workshop in a series: Reclaiming Sky Stories , where you can learn more about the significance of Indigenous sky knowledge through storytelling, oral traditions, and Dr. Shandin Pete’s research and teachings. Combining presentation, dialogue, and reflection, the workshop invites participants to consider Indigenous relationships with the night sky, their continuing relevance today, and their connections to astronomy and contemporary space science. In-person workshop: Date: October 29, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 5pm Venue: H.R.MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Online workshop: Date: November 4, 2026 Time: 6pm - 7:30pm Mode: Virtual webinar (Link will be shared closer to the date) Who can register? Indigenous post-secondary students enrolled at a recognized Canadian institution are eligible. Indigenous students from all fields are welcome, particularly those interested in space, science, technology, education, policy, arts and culture, and related fields. About Dr. Shandin Pete: Dr. Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia.

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