1) Indigenous science refers to the complex knowledge, expertise, practices, and representations that guide human societies in their interactions with the natural world, including agriculture, herbal medicine, weather prediction, food preservation, plant and animal classification, and more. 2) Indigenous science is collectively experienced and lived within a given culture, incorporating everything from metaphysics to practical technologies, both past and present. 3) Indigenous science is part of culture, and how science is approached depends largely on the cultural practices of the people. Indigenous beliefs also develop values like motivation, cooperation, practicality, and reflection that are consistent with scientific attitudes.