Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Ethnoecology, It's Use in Indigenous Communities and Native America: A Compendium of "Historical Ethnobiology"

by Tyler Pounds, Tyler Pounds (Illustrator), New Mexico State University NMSU (Editor)

Overview

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Copyright Registration Number / Date: TX0009385665 / 2024-03-01
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023923998

The Second Book for Mr. Tyler Pounds "Integrated Human-Nature Relations." The "School of Integrated Human-Nature Relations" combines the fields of Anthropology, Wildlife Biology (Botany, Ecology, Zoology) into a cohesive integrated format. The school (and thus this book) delves into the direct links and relationships that humans have with nature. Exploring the direct links and relationships that humans have with nature is a critical first step on solving the worlds "biodiversity crisis."

This book explores how it is possible to list all of wildlife & biodiversity as either Tangible/Intangible/Natural Cultural Heritage through "archival retrievals." This book additionally explores how Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Systems could be proven through the use of "archival retrievals." For the first paper (Traditional Ecological Knowledge of the Shawnee and Choctaw Tribes-Traditional Knowledge of Turkey Food Ways and Corn: An Ethnohistory of the Agriculture-Wildlife Interface in Native North America), I examine the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) existing among the Shawnee and Choctaw Tribes. Both the Shawnee and Choctaw used their knowledge to grow corn, distribute corn, prepare corn for ceremonies, as well as religious and philosophical beliefs about corn. I provide information about turkey food ways, as well as how the tribes utilized the turkey. From the few sources gathered on how the turkey was utilized overall, they were not just used for food, they were also used for ceremonial purposes and for traditional regalia.

The second paper: Explanation of how Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Form the Basis of Ethno-Ecology and it's use in Indigenous Communities explains the intricate connections between "Indigenous Community Conservation" & Indigenous Ways of Knowing (IWOK). The second paper also delves into how the field(s) of Ecological Anthropology and Ethnobiology were formed from a historical perspective. It should be known that Indigenous People's hold "compartmentalized/integrated biological knowledge" that is held within their respective culture(s). This is explained further and can be shown in the "Afterword" section of this book. This book is filled with beautiful full-page portrait illustrations, showcasing Native American natural history. I hope my readers enjoy!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798349230929
Publisher:	Tyler Pounds-Self Published
Publication date:	03/01/2024
Series:	Integrated Human-Nature Relations , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	110
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

My name is Tyler Pounds (formerly Tyler Broderick Walborn). I am an Ecological Anthropologist, Ethnobiologist, Integrated Biologist. Mr. Pounds has an M.A. in Anthropology (Ecological) from New Mexico State University with Graduate Minors in Fisheries, Wildlife, Conservation Ecology and Native American Studies. Mr. Pounds also holds a B.A. in American Indian/Native American Studies from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mr. Pounds is a National Science Foundation (NSF) summer scholar. Oddly enough, Mr. Pounds never graduated from high school. He holds a G.E.D. and wishes to be "a shining light" to people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. He states, "it's never too late to fulfill your dreams in life, never giving up is of the utmost importance."

Mr. Pounds has worked alongside many federal, state-level, and non-profit agencies for wildlife conservation and cultural heritage. This includes the Bureau of Land Management, American Conservation Experience-Epic (Forestry Service), Americorps, Southwest Conservation Corps, Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps, Save Our Bosque Task Force, and the Naraya Cultural Preservation Council (NCPC), most recently he worked for Oregon State University-Institute of Natural Resources. While working for these agencies, Tyler received first-hand experiences with wildlife management practices. Tyler combines the fields of Anthropology and Wildlife Biology (Botany, Ecology, and Zoology) into an "integrated approach" fit for the 21st century. Tyler enjoys addressing issues that are directly related to the "Anthropocene Epoch," while also bridging the gaps between humans and wildlife.

Mr. Pounds is the creator of a new field of study known as "Integrated Human-Nature Relations." This new school of thought and field has been specifically designed for "biodiversity & conservation." His published books currently include Book #1 Ethnobotany and Uses of Native Plants in the Bosque by American Indian Tribes of the Southwest: An Integrated/Transdisciplinary Approach to Ecosystem Services & Book #2 Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Ethnoecology, It's Use in Indigenous Communities and Native America: A Compendium of Historical Ethnobiology. These book titles are currently being offered in Ebook, Hardcover, Paperback Editions. Book #1 was reviewed by the famous E.O. Wilson at Harvard University on 3/6/2020 before he died.

Table of Contents

Copyright Notice--- ii

Utilizing Archival Retrievals For Proving Traditional Ecological Knowledge Systems (TEK), Tangible/Intangible/Natural Cultural Heritage (A Historical Approach): Preface--- iii-vi

Dedication(s)--- vi-vii

Acknowledgements--- viii-xi

Introduction--- 1-2

Traditional Ecological Knowledge of the Shawnee and Choctaw Tribes-Traditional Knowledge of Turkey Food Ways and Corn: An Ethnohistory of the Agriculture-Wildlife Interface in Native North America--- Pp. 3-54

Scope of the Investigation--- 4

Traditional Ecological Knowledge--- 4-6

Shawnee Nation--- Pp. 6-16

Shawnee Culture--- 6-9

Shawnee Corn Food Ways--- 10-11

Shawnee Turkey Food Ways--- 12-16

Choctaw Nation--- Pp. 17-31

Choctaw Culture---17-20

Choctaw Corn Food Ways--- 21-26

Choctaw Turkey Food Ways--- 27-31

Significant Elements & Factors of TEK--- Pp. 32-45

Shawnee TEK--- 32-34

Shawnee Nation "Corn Traditional Ecological Knowledge"--- 34-40

Shawnee Nation "Turkey Food-Source Conservation"--- 41-43

TEK-Choctaw--- 44-45

Discussion - Modern Day Context of TEK--- 45-51

Conclusion--- 52-53

Recommendations--- 53-54

Explanation of how Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Form the basis of Ethnoecology and its use in Indigenous Communities--- Pp. 55-81

Afterword--- 82-85

About the Author/Illustrator/Front & Back Cover Artist--- 86-89

About the Editorial Team--- 89

Sources Cited--- 90-96