Dr. Paulette Steeves

@indigarc.bsky.social

Canadian, Cree-Metis, Archaeologist, Canada Research Chair Tier II. Pyroepistemology, Author of the Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere. Gardening, food security, Terra Preta soils. Democracy

Three years ago, I started planting milkweed along the side of my walkway. It’s now about 3 feet wide and 14 feet long. Last year we had a few monarchs visit. Here is a few pictures of this year‘s first monarch butterfly visitor to our milkweed patch..

The dandelion’s taproot extends up to a meter deep into the soil. In doing so, it loosens compacted earth and brings minerals up from deeper layers, benefiting other plants. What many consider a weed is actually a natural soil improver.

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Growing food for students on campus is a joy many spaces can be put to good use. Algoma University corn circle and raised bed gardens tended by myself, my assistants and the AUSU student body. 31 mounds of corn beans and squash, and numerous raised beds with all kinds of veggies.

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