From March 16 through May 26, 2019, the Duane G. Meyer Library on the main Springfield campus of Missouri State University will host a traveling national exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution called “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.” This exhibit will be free and open to the entire campus community, as well as to the general public.

According to the exhibit website:

Local ecosystems around the world face serious environmental challenges. Many Native communities have found innovative solutions by combining traditional knowledge with modern science. Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science features stories of ecological and cultural restoration from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Tulalip Tribes, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and Native Hawaiians.

The exhibition is comprised of 18 colorful banners and includes digital design templates for host venues to customize additional banners with local content. Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Roots of Wisdom is accompanied by rich educational resources that will enhance the visitor experience and reinforce the themes of the exhibition.

Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science was developed, produced, and circulated by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibition was made possible with funds provided by the National Science Foundation.