WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF INDIGENOUS SCIENCE?

Indigenous science” is “that body of traditional environmental and cultural knowledge unique to a group
of people which has served to sustain that people through generations of living within a distinct
bioregion”.

WHAT ARE THE EXAMPLES OF INDIGENOUS SCIENCE PRACTICES?

The Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs) have been proven
to contribute to the sustainability and productivity of many ecosystems,
examples of which include the rice terraces and imuyung (private woodlot of
the Ifugao, the traditional biodiverse swidden of the Hanunuo, the fish
conservation practices of the Dumagat, and the traditional herbal medicines of
many Filipino ethnic communities.
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE IN INDIGENOUS SCIENCE?
Indigenous Peoples generally believe they are responsible for the well-being
of the natural environment around them. Spiritual. Indigenous knowledge is
rooted in a social context that sees the world in terms of social and spiritual
relations among all life forms. All parts of the natural world are infused with
spirit.
DO YOU THINK INDIGENOUS SCIENCE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
SCIENCE?
Yes because science is referred as the intellectual and practical activity
encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the
physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF INDIGENOUS SCIENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ?
The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Advancing Science and Technology. ...
In particular, when it comes to understanding ecological relationships and
natural resource management, indigenous knowledge has played a huge role
in providing cumulative wisdom passed on from generation to generation.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN DEVELOPMENT

OF INDIGENOUS SCIENCE?
Throughout history, Indigenous peoples have been responsible for the
development of many technologies and have substantially contributed to
science. Science is the pursuit of knowledge. ... Both Western and Indigenous
science approaches and perspectives have their strengths and can greatly
complement one another.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF INDIGENOUS SCIENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT

OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PHILIPPINES?
the indigenous science play a great role to a new born individual in field of
science. Indigenous science became a mother tongue knowledge of society a
prior and natural knowledge.

The believe in Bathala and other gods and goddessess.

Early Filipinos believed the Supreme Being. The Tagalogs called him Bathala Maykapal which
means “God the Creator” . Bathala is the one God revered as the “maker of all things.” Bathala
dwelled in Kaluwalhatian along with lesser gods and goddesses. He also sent his anitos in order
to assist people in their daily lives. The Visayan counterpart for Bathala is “Laon” or antiquity ,
although in the dictionary of Philippine mythology, it is Kaptan as claimed by ethnohistorians
and anthropologists who studied its oral traditions.
*They resort to the healing powers of palnts and nature.
Nature is not only around us, it is also within us. It has a healing power that no
other entity in this world has. Recognising the healing power of nature, many
people travel around the world to places which offer solace and comfort.
I travel frequently whenever I have an opportunity. My destinations are always
places which offer natural surroundings and not urban jungles. I go with my
family to visit jungle retreats, wildlife sanctuaries, secluded beaches or
mountain resorts. The few days I spend there, I go on nature walks, bird
watching or just close my eyes and sleep under a tree. The sights and sounds
of the natural habitats truly soothe my spirit and soul. I feel completely
rejuvenated.
It is very natural to sometimes get caught in your hectic routine and pressures
of a modern life. But if you consciously plan trips get-aways like these, they
heal your worried and tired mind and prepare you to take your challenges with
a positive mind.  
*They value thier traditions and culture
FOR EXAMPLE IS I value our culture and tradition by doing the traditional
dance, clothes etc. and by respecting the our culture and doing it properly too.

Indigenous Science (IS) in this book refers to the science knowledge of all
peoples who, as participants in culture, are affected by the worldview and
interests of their home communities and homelands. ... Cultural diversity
suggests that Western Science and Indigenous Science should be viewed as
co-existing or parallel.

Indigenous science relates to both the science knowledge of long‐resident,

usually oral culture peoples, as well as the science knowledge of all peoples
who as participants in culture are affected by the worldview and relativist
interests of their home communities.

Indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) comprises knowledge developed within

indigenous societies, independent of, and prior to, the advent of the modern
scientific knowledge system (MSKS). Examples of IKS such as Ayurveda from
India and Acupuncture from China are well known.

Throughout history, Indigenous peoples have been responsible for the

development of many technologies and have substantially contributed to
science. Science is the pursuit of knowledge. Approaches to gathering that
knowledge are culturally relative. ... Together, they contribute substantially to
modern science.

Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs) are local knowledge developed over
centuries of experimentation and are passed orally from generations to generation. It was
found to be an important catalyst to sustainable development due to their direct connection to
resource management and conservation.
Indigenous knowledge is the local knowledge – knowledge that is unique to a given culture or
society. IK contrasts with the international knowledge system generated by universities,
research institutions and private firms. It is the basis for local-level decision making in
agriculture, health care, food preparation, education, natural-resource management, and a host
of other activities in rural communities.

Indigenous knowledge is used synonymously with ‘traditional’ and ‘local’ knowledge to

differentiate the knowledge developed by a community from the international knowledge
systems sometimes called ‘’Western’ system, generated through universities, government
research centres and private industry. IK refers to the knowledge of indigenous peoples as well
as any other defined community.

The unique, traditional, local knowledge existing within and developed around specific
conditions of women and men indigenous to a particular geographic area.