Geometry in the Circle of Innovation: Empowering Indigenous Students Through Technology and Cultural Knowledge

Abstract

This curriculum unit, “Geometry in the Circle of Innovation,” explores the intersections of
mathematics, technology, and Indigenous cultural knowledge. Centered around the theme of
educating about and with technology, the unit focuses on how Geometry — particularly
geometric concepts such as angles, symmetry, area, perimeter, and scale — can be applied to
real-world contexts that are culturally meaningful to Indigenous communities. Through the lens of Indigenous knowledge systems, students will investigate traditional and modern innovations such as basket weaving, community architecture, and sustainable agricultural designs while incorporating digital tools and applications like GeoGebra, Tinkercad, and mapping technologies.