Note: Human error got the best of me, and despite actually discussing with Carl during our interview (before recording) the difference between astrology and astronomy, I proceeded to use the wrong term in the title of this podcast episode and throughout the post and podcast notes. Carl Gawboy is an astronomer. The below has been corrected. Thank you for understanding! Modern American culture uses Greek mythology to refer to stars and constellations in the night sky. But a rich tradition of Natvie American astronomy and indigenous star stories is out there, too, waiting for us to learn it. Better yet? Native American astronomy and learning star stories can help us chart the seasons and help us enjoy heading outside. In this episode of Humans Outside Carl Gawboy, a Native American astronomy, Native Skywatchers elder and Ojibwe artist based in Minnesota, guides us through his groundbreaking work in Ojibwe star stories and what they can mean to us today. At almost 80, Carl shares a lifetime of work, study and cultural understanding with us. Learn about Native Skywatchers Learn about Carl Gawboy’s art Read the Forest Service pamphlet that doesn’t recognize the star stories Learn more about the Hegman Lake pictographs The Sun Dagger documentary Talking Sky by Carl Gawboy and Ron Mortin Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook