One of the areas of research in the Science Learning Centre for Africa (SLCA), is the affordances of indigenous knowledge in the science classroom.
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescopes are erected in the Northern Cape, a region that is also the home to the oldest indigenous knowledge system in the world, namely the San. This juxtaposition of cutting-edge science and technology, and ancient indigenous knowledge, creates the context of some of the work of the SLCA.
The SLCA wants to create awareness of our rich indigenous heritage, and inspire a new generation of young scientists to pursue science careers in a complex 21st century.
Oupa Jan Pietersen, a San leader, poses in front of the telescope antennas, during a blessing ceremony of the San Council on site. Image: Dr Anton Binneman, the National Research Foundation, and the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory
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