Author: iamdefinitory

Decolonization of Knowledge: The process of recognizing, valuing, and integrating indigenous knowledge systems alongside Western scientific paradigms.

Cosmology and Worldview: The indigenous perspective on the universe, life, and existence, often expressed through mythology and spiritual beliefs.

Sustainable Development and Indigenous Knowledge: The application of traditional knowledge to environmental conservation and sustainable living practices.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for Indigenous Knowledge: Legal protections for traditional knowledge and cultural heritage to prevent exploitation by external entities.

Bioprospecting: The search for plants and biological resources that can be used for commercial and medical purposes, often raising ethical concerns about indigenous rights.

Indigenous Epistemology: The ways in which indigenous peoples conceptualize knowledge, truth, and learning, often in contrast to Western scientific methods.

Cultural Transmission: The process by which knowledge, customs, and traditions are passed from one generation to the next.

Community-Based Resource Management: A system where local communities manage and conserve natural resources based on traditional knowledge.

Sacred Geography: The belief in the spiritual significance of certain landscapes, mountains, rivers, and other natural features.

Ethnomedicine: The study of traditional healing practices and medical systems in different cultures.