Recently, the institution has also opened the Research & Indigenous Knowledge Center (RIKC), a formal academic platform for scholars and students. She said indigenous knowledge archives are critical for cultural survival because they anchor young people in their identity. “Much of our indigenous knowledge is passed down orally and is at the risk of being endangered as older generations pass away and younger generations adopt modern lifestyles,” Lorin said. She emphasised that proper documentation serves a dual purpose — preserving cultural identity while ensuring traditional knowledge remains accessible to future generations. “I came to understand that preserving indigenous knowledge is a shared responsibility and not just the role of elders and researchers,” she stated.