Resources
If you've felt left out in your science field – there's a reason for that! Western science is rooted in racism, oppression, and settler colonialism. Below are resources that offer insights into justice, equity, and accessibility as they relate to science fields. It's not an exhaustive list, and please reach out if you have suggestions for additional perspectives that should be added.
Speculative fiction, science function, and storytelling are powerful ways to explore new possibilities and futures. Check out books & articles that explore science through the lens of stories, myths, and fiction.

justice, Equity and accessibility
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Climate Denial’s Racist Roots by Mary Annaïse Heglar
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Braiding Sweetgrass : Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science by Jessica Hernandez
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How to Quit Fast Fashion by Sustainable Baddie

storytelling & speculative fiction
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Imagining the future of climate change: World-making through science fiction and activism by Shelley Streeby (2018)
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Emergent strategy: Shaping change, changing worlds by adrienne maree brown (2017)
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The Key Differences Between Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism by Alyssa Shotwell (2022)
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Afrofuturism Digital Toolkit by the National Museum of African American History & Culture
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From growing medicine to space rockets: What is Indigenous futurism? by Kyle Muzyka (2019)
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Indigenous Futurism by Meredith Bratland (2021)
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Indigenous Futurisms: Changing the narrative in science fiction and fact by Adam Killick (2021)
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Métis in Space Podcast by Molly Swain & Chelsea Vowel
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r/SolarPunk on Reddit
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Solarpunk Is the Future We Should Strive For by Olivia Lai (2022)
Some of my favourite speculative fiction reads:
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The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemison
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Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson
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Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
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Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
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Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor
