Is there a future for indigenous and local knowledge?

By the late twentieth century, many doubted whether Indigenous and Local Knowledge (ILK) would survive millennium, but a surge in their recognition new insight on resilience open perspectives about future. This paper examines historical drivers behind loss of ILK discusses possibilities for its survival revitalization. I first examine long-term impacts modernization unfolding capitalism ILK. Next, discuss future light recent developments science, law, politics. The concludes with reflection role ought to play post-industrial society.