A fascinating new book reveals that the Northern Dene people of Alaska and Canada have long held deep astronomical knowledge—knowledge that was overlooked or dismissed by earlier scientists. The book highlights how their understanding of the stars, passed down through generations, challenges historical biases and enriches our collective appreciation of Indigenous science.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about stars—it’s about whose knowledge gets taken seriously. The story matters because it corrects a long-standing oversight, showing how Indigenous wisdom has always been ahead of its time. It’s a reminder that science isn’t just lab coats and telescopes; sometimes, it’s stories told under the open sky.