Glossary

People here like a lot of different words. Sometimes what means something to one person means something different to someone else.

Below are some words we use and what we mean when we say them. What words do you like? What should we add?

Earth-centered:

A framework that prioritizes the health of the entire ecosystem and planet with a focus on sustainability, renewable materials, and minimizing waste and consumption.

Artists:

Our understanding of artists is expansive. It includes visual and performing artists, musicians, writers, makers, craftspeople, cultural practitioners, and others whose creative work helps people experience, interpret, and shape the world around them. 

Place-based knowledge:

The collective understanding of a community connected to its local environment, passed down through generations.