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Grades 6-9 Lesson 5: Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Grades 6-9 Lesson 5: Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Traditional knowledge is often referred to as Indigenous knowledge and local knowledge. It is knowledge that is handed down through generations about life experiences. Traditional knowledge includes knowledge about the land, the people, the creator, and other things like traditional practices such as ceremonies, religious practices such as prayer, and teachings about life.