Indigenous Knowledge Definition

Indigenous knowledge is more than just a bit of "woo woo" new age shamanic mutterings.

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A couple of definitions of Indigenous knowledge (academic though).

Indigenous knowledge (IK) is the local knowledge - knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society. IK contrasts with the international knowledge system generated by universities, research institutions and private firms. It is the basis for local-level decision making in agriculture, health care, food preparation, education, natural-resource management, and a host of other activities in rural communities. (Warren 1991)

Indigenous Knowledge is (...) the information base for a society, which facilitates communication and decision-making. Indigenous information systems are dynamic, and are continually influenced by internal creativity and experimentation as well as by contact with external systems. (Flavier et al. 1997)