Many Indigenous communities living on traditional lands have not contributed significantly to harmful climate change. Yet, they are the most likely to be impacted by climate change. This article discusses environmental stewardship in relation to Indigenous experiences and worldviews. Indigenous knowledge teaches us about environmental stewardship. It speaks of reducing the severity of climate change and of continued sustainable development. The methodology that directs this research is premised on the notion that the wisdom of the Elders holds much significance for addressing the harmful impacts of climate change in the present day. This article's fundamental assumption is that Indigenous knowledge offers practical and theoretical recommendations to current approaches to human activity and environmental issues. We share findings from interviews with Cree Elders who discussed their worldviews and knowledge systems. Findings revealed that Indigenous knowledge offers a philosophy and practice that serve to reduce the severity of climate change.

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为了减少气候变化的严重程度，传统的土著知识可以教给我们什么，以改变我们的人类活动和环境管理方式？

生活在传统土地上的许多土著社区并未对有害的气候变化做出重大贡献。然而，它们最有可能受到气候变化的影响。本文讨论了与土著经验和世界观有关的环境管理。土著知识教给我们有关环境管理的知识。它谈到减少气候变化的严重性和持续的可持续发展。指导该研究的方法论基于这样的观念，即长者的智慧对于解决当今气候变化的有害影响具有重要意义。本文的基本假设是，土著知识为当前解决人类活动和环境问题的方法提供了实用和理论上的建议。我们与Cree Elders进行访谈，分享他们的世界观和知识体系，并分享他们的发现。调查结果表明，土著知识提供了一种有助于减轻气候变化严重性的哲学和实践。