Indigenous science

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Indigenous science is the application and intersection of Indigenous knowledge and science. In ecology this is sometimes termed traditional ecological knowledge. Indigenous science refers to the knowledge systems and practices of Indigenous peoples, which are deeply rooted in their cultural traditions and relationships understanding of an Indigenous Nations territory or place. Indigenous science is holistic It follows the same methods of Western science including (but not limited to): observation, prediction, interpretation, questioning. Despite the knowledge and expertise that Indigenous science brings, it has often been devalued by the Western scientific establishment. However, there has been a growing recognition in recent decades of the importance of incorporating Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems into mainstream scientific practice, particularly in fields such as ecology and environmental management.

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