Two Ways of Knowing: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Scientific Knowledge

Alternate Title
Forests for the Future ; Unit 1

Includes explanation of the main features of the two knowledge systems and three brief case studies: Indigenous plant classification and nomenclature; pine mushroom industry in Northwestern BC; smallpox epidemic of 1862; and AIDS and its impact on Indigenous populations.

Recommended for Grade 8 Biology.

Author/Creator
Veronica Ignas
Open Access
Yes
Primary Source
No
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Indigenous Knowledge
Education » K-12 » Resources
Science & Technology » Environment
History
Health & Well-Being » Infectious Diseases » Smallpox
Health & Well-Being » Infectious Diseases » HIV & AIDS
Business & Economic Development » Business
Science & Technology
Spirituality » Belief Systems
Science & Technology » Ethnobotany
Location
Canada » British Columbia
Resource Type
Documents & Presentations
Format
Text -- PDF
Language
English
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