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Yilki Guludun Tagai
Law and Bio-Cultural Knowledge
Bio-Cultural Knowledge
You may have heard the term traditional knowledge, or Bama/Islander cultural knowledge. A more recent term recognising this knowledge is Indigenous Biocultural Knowledge (IBK), ‘knowledge that encompasses people, language and culture, and their relationship to the environment’. Our services ultimately seek to put people and culture back into the environment.
You may have heard the term traditional knowledge or Bama/Islander cultural knowledge. A more recent term recognising this knowledge is Indigenous Biocultural Knowledge (IBK), a knowledge that encompasses people, language and culture, and their relationship to the environment. Our services ultimately seek to put people and culture back into the environment.
Cultural Transmission of Knowledge
For thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have lived on and managed this country, shaping the landscapes and environments, and adapting to changing climates. The knowledge that has been accumulated through intimate and sustained connections to the land and waters has been passed down orally through generations, existing in stories, paintings, song and dance.
Traditional science often ignores the wealth of knowledge that Indigenous people get from their land. Much can be gained by learning from Traditional Owners if done in a respectful and culturally appropriate way. Gerry Turpin is is an unique position having a foot in both worlds.
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Importance of Indigenous Bio-Cultural Knowledge
The mass extinction of both language and species has given rise to a global movement with the aim of maintaining and revitalising language, culture and biological diversity. Language, land and culture is interdependent. YGT will embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages into everything. This will lead to unlocking the secrets of their local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander biocultural ecosystems.
Our Bio-Cultural Education Courses
YGT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Biocultural Knowledge courses and classes provide participants with a host of benefits. Fundamental benefits from looking after Country including the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing of people, and showcases the responsibility, magnificence and beauty of our cultures and Country. We are committed to working with our learners to create a culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Excellence.
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