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Indigenous Knowledge Systems. ‘Traditional ecological knowledge’ (TEK) or aboriginal traditional knowledge (ATK) can be used to manage the environment includes values, beliefs and practices of indigenous people. Here are some of the key characteristics of this knowledge base:
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems • ‘Traditional ecological knowledge’ (TEK) or aboriginal traditional knowledge (ATK) can be used to manage the environment includes values, beliefs and practices of indigenous people. Here are some of the key characteristics of this knowledge base: • Qualitative over Quantitative • Passed on to next generation through direct teaching and story-telling. • Focus on harvest and survival. • Observation over Intervention. • Cumulative and dynamic. • Adapts to social, economic, environmental, spiritual and political change.
Never Cry Wolf – Key Concepts Raised • Competing interests / perspectives • (what are they?) • Clash of Values (main clash?) • Nature is cruel and indifferent, Nature is caring and patient (examples?) • (OO)TEK sees wolves as a ‘tool’ to keep the caribou healthy (other examples?) • ANSWER: Considering your time with some scientists at the WRS and watching Never Cry Wolf, what do you think is the best way to understand wolves and caribou? A scientific study or through the life of an Inuit elder? Or both?
Journal Response Complete the ten ideas/facts and answer the below question in less than 200 words: Considering your time with some scientists at the WRS and watching Never Cry Wolf, what do you think is the best way to understand wolves and caribou? A scientific study or through the life of an Inuit elder? Or both?