This straightforward, simple, and short PowerPoint presentation gives a brief, but informative, overview of what traditional ecological knowledge is.
“Traditional knowledge is complementary to western science, not a replacement for it” – David Suzuki
There is no universal definition for Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), however, they provide one possible definition;
As a cumulative body of knowledge, practice, and belief, evolving by adaptive processes and handed down through generations by cultural transmission, about the relationship of living beings (including humans) with one another and with the environment.
Some differences that I have pulled out for comparison between traditional ecological knowledge and western science are below;
Cultural barriers and misunderstandings sometimes prevent both Western scientists and Indigenous peoples from fully acknowledging the value of each other’s knowledge system. Limitations to the systematic use of TEK in resource management can be further examined from both a scientific and an Indigenous point of view.
References
Traditional ecological knowledge [PowerPoint slides]. SlidePlayer. https://slideplayer.com/slide/4834812/