October 2010 Commentary: A Different Discovery — Indigenous knowledge for sustainability

Discover’s Day is celebrated by many Americans on October 12 each year, such as in Hawai’i in recognition of the Polynesian discovers of the Hawai’ian islands. In Berkeley, California, an “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” occurs, and in South Dakota “Native Americans Day” is celebrated. These are uplifting, meaningful and happy celebrations that affirm and bestow honor on indigenous peoples.