Revitalizing Indigenous Knowledge and Shaping a New Approach to Sustainability

摘要

There continues to be a great need for the inclusion of traditional ecological knowledge in natural resource management. This was addressed by the conference titled Indigenous Earth: Praxis and Transformation, held in Penticton, B.C., last year. Over the course of 4 days (March?9–12, 2010), more than 30?scholars (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) from around the world shared their theories and methods for applying Indigenous Knowledge to complex environmental and social realities. This diverse group of academics and practitioners presented their research work and experiences on the possible applications of Indigenous Knowledge to our environment and society.