While researching the role of incorporating traditional knowledge into educational curriculum, I came across a fascinating article from the United Nations Office of Disaster Management on how traditional knowledge can actually save lives in cases of natural disasters. Certain peoples retain knowledge of their environment which can have a direct effect on the their survival when calamity strikes. The stories and legends that Indigenous cultures possess can have major impact if their message is listened to and not ignored. Its interesting to consider what other wisdom exists around us that we should be considering.

http://www.unisdr.org/archive/21236