The name "Skraeling," which has its roots in Norse sagas, describes the Indigenous

peoples that the Vikings came across when exploring North America in the eleventh
century. The word, which was used to refer to the native people of Greenland and
Vinland (which is supposed to have evolved from Old Norse and Old Icelandic), was
thought to have been derived from Old Norse and Old Icelandic.

The Vikings' understanding of the word "skraeling" is more of a description of the

Indigenous peoples they encountered than a true definition.

Indigenous methods of knowing frequently prioritise a close link with the earth, a
connection with animals, and the intergenerational transfer of tradition. These values,
which represent a comprehensive knowledge of the world and humanity's position in it,
are fundamental to the Indigenous way of thinking.

★ Relationship to the land: Indigenous cultures typically view the land as a living
entity with a soul and mind of its own, in addition to being merely a physical
place. There is a strong sense of respect for the land and awareness of how
interrelated people and nature are. The importance of sustainable practises and
the need to protect the environment for future generations are concepts that
indigenous tribes are well aware of. Conflicts between indigenous civilizations
and Europeans occurred in the Arctic because the latter may have thought that
European colonisation would harm their cultures and that they would have to
forsake them to make way for Europeans.
★ Connection with animals : Indigenous cultures recognise the interdependence of
humans and animals as intellectual, priceless, and precious entities in and of
themselves. Animals are seen as instructors and guides; therefore, human
behaviour, characteristics, and interactions with them are observed and read as
significant signals. Indigenous cultures regularly observe special ceremonies,
 rituals, and myths to remember and honour the relationships between humans
and animals.
★ Intergenerational transmission of culture: oral traditions, storytelling, rituals,
and firsthand experience are used to pass on indigenous knowledge and cultural
practises from one generation to the next. Elders, who serve as the keepers of
cultural legacy, are crucial in maintaining and passing on this knowledge. In the
tale, a young Inuit kid has a vision of a big conflict that would bring change to
his people. Young people often establish goals to increase the prosperity of their
homeland since they are so closely connected to their country and culture.
Indigenous societies revere elders' knowledge and counsel and understand the
significance of learning from the life lessons and wisdom of their forebears.

Conversely, individuality, rationalism, and objectivity in science are frequently given

precedence in Western methods of knowing. Western knowledge systems often perceive
nature as a resource to be used for economic and scientific gain, therefore separating
humans from the natural world. In the Western worldview, the written word and
scientific knowledge are usually regarded more highly than oral traditions and hands-
on learningedge systems often perceive nature as a resource to be used for economic and
scientific gain, therefore separating humans from the natural world. In the Western
worldview, the written word and scientific knowledge are usually regarded more highly
than oral traditions and hands-on learning. Western educational institutions tend to put
a strong emphasis on linear thinking, information compartmentalization, and
discipline-specific specialisation.

Indigenous and Western knowledge systems diverge in important ways because of their
contrasting philosophical and cultural underpinnings. Western methods of knowing
typically have a focus on individualism, whereas indigenous ways of knowing place an
emphasis on connectivity, spirituality, and a holistic perspective of the universe. This
may be noticed in the instance of Freydis, a Norse lady who, along with her husband
and brother, conducts an expedition to Vinland (modern-day Newfoundland). Freydis is
adamant about establishing her leadership abilities and exploring uncharted territory.
Indigenous people seldom leave their territory because they are so connected to it. For
them, establishing oneself as anything is less essential than leaving their home and
finding a region to live and settle in only to prove something to someone or the world.

It's crucial to remember that these are generalisations and that indigenous cultures and
knowledge systems vary greatly around the world. The need to approach discussions of
Indigenous knowledge with respect, acknowledge the depth and complexity of
Indigenous cultures, and avoid the danger of oversimplification or appropriation cannot
be overstated.