Indigenous Knowledge Courses and Certifications

Linnean Society

Reading the World - British Practices of Natural History, 1760-1820

Explore how British naturalists collected, classified, and organized global information from Cook's voyages to local exploration, revealing Indigenous contributions to scientific knowledge.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Engineering and Aquaculture in Indigenous Knowledge Practice

2 ratings

Explore ancient Indigenous Australian aquaculture engineering, discussing sophisticated fish traps and eel farms, their cultural significance, and relevance to modern resource management and sustainability practices.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Re-Aligning with the African Calendar - Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Time-Keeping

Explore African indigenous knowledge systems, astrology, and time-keeping traditions to reconnect with ancestral wisdom and align with nature's rhythms.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Linnean Society

Discovering the Okapi - Western Science, Indigenous Knowledge, and the Search for a Rainforest Enigma

Uncover the fascinating story of the okapi's scientific discovery, from colonial expeditions to modern conservation, exploring indigenous knowledge and Western science's complex relationship.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

499 ratings at Coursera

Explore indigenous knowledge systems and their potential benefits for all learners. Examine historical, social, and cultural aspects of Aboriginal education to inform professional practices across various fields.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Indigenous Knowledge System

Explore India's ancient wisdom traditions spanning philosophy, science, mathematics, arts, and medicine to understand their contemporary relevance and global influence.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities

56 ratings at Coursera

Explore climate change impacts on Indigenous Peoples and local communities, their adaptation strategies, and methods to incorporate their knowledge in research and policy.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Social and Environmental Leadership in the Arctic

Explore Arctic governance, community resilience, and climate impacts while developing leadership skills to translate science into effective policy for sustainable futures.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The First Astronomers - Indigenous Sky Knowledge and Oral Traditions

Explore Indigenous sky knowledge with Elders, discussing how celestial observations reflect Earth's systems and offer insights for adapting to climate change, challenging conventional scientific perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

看向原住民的文化智慧 - 讓永續在台灣生長

探索台灣原住民文化智慧,開啟永續發展新視角。從原住民知識體系中汲取靈感,為台灣乃至全球的可持續未來提供獨特解決方案。

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Somos Todos Sementes - Reconectando com a Natureza

Vanda Witoto compartilha sabedoria ancestral indígena, enfatizando nossa conexão com a natureza. Ela inspira a reconexão e ação sustentável, destacando a importância de nos vermos como parte integrante do meio ambiente.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

What the People of the Amazon Know That You Don't

Ethnobotanist explores Amazon tribes' medicinal knowledge, highlighting endangered wisdom and urging protection of indigenous cultures and their invaluable plant-based healing practices.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Your Inner Fire Is Your Greatest Strength

Discover how hope is a skill you can practice as climate activist Xiye Bastida explains why trusting Indigenous leaders and harnessing your inner fire can transform climate despair into meaningful action for a better future.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

The Intergenerational Wisdom Woven into Indigenous Stories

Explore Indigenous wisdom through Nez Perce creation myth, advocating for balance, community, and intergenerational storytelling to address modern societal challenges and protect what's sacred.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Climate Conversations - Australia in 2029: A Hypothetical Future

Explore Australia's hypothetical climate-focused future in 2029, examining successes, challenges, and societal shifts across various sectors after embracing science-driven solutions.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video