LV-210

Indigenous Knowledge and Ethics

This course will encourage students to fully explore the worldviews advanced by various Indigenous Peoples around the world with particular emphasis on traditional ecological knowledge. It will examine how traditional ecological knowledge is being used by communities to document and inform historic, cultural and land use traditions. By examining research protocols for working with traditional knowledge, students will gain an understanding of the complexities of Indigenous world view and how it informs decision making in communities. Students will use this ethical framework as a foundation for working with Aboriginal peoples and communities.

Credit Hours

42

Min. Grade

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