Over 1,500 Indigenous scientists and their allies have voiced their support for Saturday's March for Science, when scientists from around the world will take to the streets to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on climate change and on science. "As members of the Indigenous science community, we endorse and support the March for Science — and we encourage Indigenous people and allies to participate," reads a letter signed by over 1,500 scientists, professors, doctors, academics and other professionals. Indigenous knowledge 'not as privileged'While the document endorses the march, it's also a reminder to the scientific community that Indigenous knowledge is just as important as Western science. "Our tribal communities need more culturally embedded scientists and at the same time, institutions of Western science need more Indigenous perspectives," it reads. "The next generation of scientists needs to be well-positioned for growing collaboration with Indigenous science."

Source: CBC News April 22, 2017 11:26 UTC