Worldwide Indigenous Science Network (WISN) Email Format
Higher EducationHawaii, United States2-10 Employees
WISN is a small higher-education nonprofit based in Lahaina, Hawaii. It aims to revitalize and facilitate the growth and exchange of traditional knowledge connected to Earth-based cultural practices to support renewal and expanded awareness. As a 501(c)(3) educational organization, it operates locally, nationally, and internationally to connect Western and indigenous perspectives through research, conferences, and cultural exchanges. In addition to its research and exchange activities, the organization emphasizes advocacy with international partners to safeguard endangered indigenous practitioners and their knowledge. Its work spans local, national, and international settings and aims to engage scholars, communities, and policymakers in bridging Western and Indigenous knowledge systems.