Re-Indigenizing Minds
Pilot TV Series
Synopsis
Entertaining and straightforward instruction will be given on practical applications of math, science and art to lay a foundation for viewers and participants to gain a deeper understanding of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas' cosmos and cultures.
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Artistic Statement
In the Native world, art, science and culture are one and the same; they are not separated
Episode Goals, Objectives & Status
This pilot will launch the series by using the Zia symbol as an entry point to start teaching indigenous art, math and science concepts. Use of presentations, in-person, online/remote learning tools, interviews and discussions with groups and/or individuals will be shared.
Episode
One Page for All Time-The 260 Day Sacred Calendar and The Book of 13
The Zia Symbol Global Mapping Project
Learning Objectives & Notes
Status
Objective: Provide a basic overview of the 260 Day Sacred Calendar
Recorded in HD (1080i)
Rough Edits completed
Objective: Define the Zia Symbol in mathematical terms to provide an analysis of the Zia symbol and multi-layered interpretations of indigenous math applications, oral histories and philosophies.
Online class presentations to dual credit classes recorded in the spring/fall of 2021.
Edits needed to cut out student names/faces.
Re-shoot presentation to include updated info
Athabaskan connections to the 260 Day Sacred Calendar.
Objective: Provide indigenous oral histories, philosophies and multi-dimensional interpretations.
Note: Zoom audio interview and discussion with Roland Begay, president of Navajo Nation Medicine Man Association
Interview recorded in 2019.
English transcipt of full interview & Navajo language translation completed.
Editing needed.
"The Serpent Book"
Objective: More on planetary and interstellar presentation of calculations made by Roger Cultee in his book, "The Serpent Book" needs to be recorded with Roger Cultee.
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Note: The book is a handwritten book of calculations and diagrams. The connection to the Mayan Baktun can be included in this portion.
Script / Storyboard needed for multi-media presentation
Sacred Geometry
Indigenous applications
in math, science & art
Online presentation to class recorded.
Reshoot presentation
Editing needed.
Support ReIndigenizing Minds
We still have to record an updated presentation on what has become the Zia Symbol Global Mapping project. There is so much to share and so we need your help to support the project financially so that we can focus more fully on doing right by our ancestors to share this knowledge.