Native Knowledge
Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Science
Over the course of the last several years there has been lots of discussion
about the fit between traditional Native knowledge and Western science.
Opinions expressed have run all the way from "they are mutually exclusive
systems" to "they are equivalent systems" and everywhere
in between. We believe such disagreement and even polarity results from
the human tendency to view things from your own spot in the world, and
that thoughtful consideration of these two knowledge systems reveals much
common ground (see diagram).1
To read more of this discussion see the Handbook
for Culturally Reponsive Science Curriculum p. 11
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1. Stephens, S.(2000) Handbook for Culturally Responsive Science Curriculum, Alaska Rural Systemic Initiative, p. 7
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Last Modified on November 8, 2002 by Sidney Stephens
