About us

Vision

  • The vision is to become a multifaceted, prominent centre for IKS curriculum innovation, teaching, research and community engagement in indigenous knowledge systems.

Mission

  • The centre strives to play a critical role in contributing towards the sustainable community livelihoods through knowledge and products generated by unlocking the full potential of IKS and promoting the recognition, development, protection and affirmation of the role of IK in the global knowledge economy.

Values

  • We are a centre that strives to facilitate the development of appropriate indigenous worldviews, methodologies, epistemologies, cosmologies in knowledge production and human capital development;
  • Create an IKS platform for effective collaboration in research, education in research and training, information brokerage, networking and service rendering;
  •  Develop a critical mass of IKS academics, scientists, researchers and innovators for promoting sustainable development;
  • Interface indigenous and modern scientific knowledge;  
  • Bridge the gap between the young and old generation.

The IKS Centre consists of the following strategic partners and stakeholders:

  • National Research Foundation (NRF)
  • Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)
  • Department of Arts and Culture (DAC)
  • Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation (ACSR)
  • Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)  
  • North House of Traditional Leadership (NWHTL)
  • North West Dingaka Association (NWDA)
  • Mahikeng Museum
  • North West Provincial Government (NWPG)
  • NEPAD
  • Freedom Park
  • Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL)
  • Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

Postgraduate study options within the IKS center include:

  • Master of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (MIKS)-2 years full time
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in IKS-3 years full time
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellowship- 1 year (Renewable)