"In the old days, we learned everything at once. When I went to white
school, I had to learn everything in little parts, then put it back together
again". Lakota Elder quoted in Kent Nerburn (2009)
Western science is often championed as objective, reliable, and neutral.
Since the late 17th century it has allowed society to learn about the
world through observation and experimentation of tangible and isolated
components of natural systems. In contrast, Traditional Ecological
Knowledge (TEK) is based on a holistic approach to understanding natural
systems. Some scientists and managers believe TEK is not relevant to
today's ecological problems and question TEK findings because unlike
western findings they cannot be statistically validated.
statement:
Traditional Ecological Knowledge is unreliable and
therefore should not be considered in the development of policy to address
today's pressing environmental issues.
What are 3 pro statements?
"In the old days, we learned everything at once. When I went to white school, I had to learn everything in little parts, then put it back together again". Lakota Elder quoted in Kent Nerburn (...