Edward Doolittle

Meet Edward Doolittle, a Mohawk mathematician and Associate Professor at First Nations University of Canada. He dives into how Indigenous mathematics intertwines with culture and spirituality, emphasizing that math is deeply embedded in Creation. Doolittle explains the significance of the medicine wheel in understanding math as a holistic experience. He critiques traditional curricula while advocating for land-based, emotional, and community-focused learning. Highlighting the spiritual connections in mathematics, he showcases how stories, like the Sky Woman tale, can serve as meaningful teaching tools.