The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Ladd Thorne Indigenous Knowledge Program (LT-IKP) is pleased to invite you to our inaugural LT-IKP Seminar, featuring Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, acclaimed author, scientist, and educator.

Friday, May 15, 2026
9:30–10:30 AM
Clapp Auditorium, Lillie Building
Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole

The Fortress, The River, and The Garden: A New Metaphor for Knowledge Symbiosis

Dr. Kimmerer will explore new paradigms for knowledge exchange and ecological understanding, offering a thoughtful perspective on how different ways of knowing can exist in relationship with one another.

This session is intended for the WHOI community and Corporation Members as part of the May Joint Meeting of the Board and Corporation.

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Dr. Kimmerer will also offer an evening presentation open to the public at 6:00 PM. We kindly ask that you register for only one of the two sessions. Please note that the evening talk takes place in Redfield auditorium and has highly limited seating.

A limited book signing with Dr. Kimmerer will take place from 4:30–5:30 PM in Redfield Auditorium, including books for sale from 8 Cousins Bookstore.

We hope you will join us for this special and meaningful conversation.

For questions, please contact the following:

For general event questions and questions about Organizational Development Programming or the LT-IKP: Natalie Nevarez, Chief Organizational Development Officer at natalie.nevarez@whoi.edu

For event logistics: Jessica Costello, Director of Events at jessica.costello@whoi.edu