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Robin Kimmerer on Learning the Names of Plants | Bioneers

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Channel: Bioneers · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Robin Kimmerer, professor of Environmental Science and Forestry, of Potawatomi ancestry, shares an insight from her indigenous worldview.

"Learning the names of plants and animals is a powerful act of support for them."

This clip was taken from Robin's plenary talk at the 2014 Bioneers National Conference. Her full talk can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/cumEQcRMY3c.

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