River Knowledge Revitalized: Indigenous Perspectives on Water Governance
Original framing: “Why I made a river my co-author” — Nature
The article centers Indigenous perspectives by highlighting Anne Poelina's recognition of the river as a co-author, reflecting the deep spiritual and relational understanding of water in Indigenous worldviews. This challenges the Western separation of nature and personhood.
The article synthesizes Indigenous knowledge, historical context, and cross-cultural insights to challenge the dominant paradigm of human-centric water governance.
By elevating the river as a co-author, it reimagines water as a living entity with agency, bridging spiritual and scientific perspectives. This approach not only honors Indigenous worldviews but also offers a systemic pathway toward sustainable and just water management. The trickster element of the gesture disrupts conventional norms, revealing the need for a more inclusive and relational approach to environmental stewardship.