Indigenous knowledge is increasingly valued, but to fully respect it we need to decolonise science – here's how

  • Written by: Te Kahuratai Moko-Painting, Co-Director – Centre for Pūtaiao, University of Auckland
Indigenous knowledge is increasingly valued, but to fully respect it we need to decolonise science – here's howShutterstock/Sophie Dover

We are witnessing a resurgence of Indigenous knowledge and growing acknowledgement of its scientific value worldwide.

In Aotearoa, there’s been some progress, including the introduction of a public holiday to mark Matariki, the beginning of a new year in maramataka – the Māori calendar based on the phases...

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