The primary responsibility for the preservation and promotion of traditional knowledge lies with aboriginal people. Government programs and services should be administered in a manner consistent with the beliefs, customs, knowledge, values and languages of the people being served. Traditional knowledge should be considered in the design and delivery of Government programs and services. The primary focus of traditional knowledge research should be the aboriginal community. Traditional knowledge is best preserved through continued use and practical application.
Oral tradition is a reliable source of information about traditional knowledge.
Reference For elaboration of this Policy, refer to Directive. This Policy applies to all departments, agencies and employees of the Government of the Northwest Territories. Any local, regional or Territorial organization which promotes aboriginal culture in the Northwest Territories. A department of the Government which delivers programs to the public. Traditional knowledge Knowledge and values which have been acquired through experience, observation, from the land or from spiritual teachings, and handed down from one generation to another.