Perspectives (text, 2 min)

In this Experience, you’ll hear from an ocean physicist about how we need to think about our technological tools, scientific methods, and traditional knowledge as being “perspectives.”

Whether it is the perspective of innate human sensory faculties (eyes and ears), thousands of years of stewardship tradition, or new scientific technologies and frameworks.

Each perspective is needed. This is because each perspective is a tool for a specific kind of job.

Each perspective brings unique value if its powers and limitations are understood.

Each perspective will fall into error if it is considered to be sufficient for making decisions without the addition of other perspectives.

That is why the Peskotomuhkati call for a true co-management of Peskotomuhkatikuk, for the Skutik river, and for Passamaquoddy Bay.

Empower the Peskotomuhkati to bring the Bay back to what it once was, a place of abundance for all who live here, in equal measure.

The Peskotomuhkati want to provide the essential help and tools they have to give. These are tools which neither modern technology or colonial governments have access to (the Bay would be healthier if they did).