Who We Are
The International Traditional Knowledge Institute Foundation (ITKIF) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) that works closely with community leaders, municipalities, the civil society and other non-profit organizations to preserve Traditional Knowledge (TK) and sustain the development of Creative Knowledge (CK) systems which are the contemporary evolution of TK practices that have adjusted to the rules of Nature, have learned how to work with them and not against them.
Mission
Mission
Creative Knowledge
Platform
The Creative Knowledge Platform (CKP) describes the creative assets within each community and leverages its collective intelligence to implement a model of territorial promotion based on traditional and sustainable techniques.
Knowledge Seekers (Students, Interns, Volunteers)
Knowledge Keepers
(Experts Artisans, heritage Food Producers, etc. )
Creative Knowledge Platform
(web and mobile)
Makers, Artisans
(Millers, Chefs,
Designers, artisans, etc. )
Visitors, Buyers, Retailers
Collect KK stories, media, and profiles
Share stories, practices, products and places
Store Knowledge
Keepers’ up-to-date multimedia contents
Expand networks, increase awareness, appreciation, and value of KK products
Expand customer
base and increase
interest in local
quality ingredients
and products
Our Initiatives
ITKI Foundation is currently involved in the following projects:
BREADS OF THE CREATIVE CITIES
The project describes the bread making traditions of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network that become a symbol of sharing and giving mutual support among the cities of the network.
The project looks at the fascinating relationship between Carrara – the city of marble – and its talented artisans and artists through video-interviews and cultural itineraries that show beauty and heritage around the city.
FARMERS, RANCHERS AND GATHERERS OF THE SOUTHWEST
The project seeks to strengthen the economic sustainability of local food systems (farmers, ranchers, gatherers and artisanal food makers) of the US Southwest.
ARTISANAL
CHEESES
The project explores the history, science, culture and traditions of artisanal cheesemaking by telling the stories of the Knowledge Keepers (farmers, breeders, cheesemakers) and their heritage.
In support of the PARRHASIAN HERITAGE PARK
ITKI Foundation is contributing to this effort with the Creative Knowledge Platform, which is used to describe the cultural and creative assets in the area of Arcadia, Elis and Messenia.
Hands at work 2021
The project looks at the fascinating relationship between Carrara – the city of marble – and its talented artisans and artists through video-interviews and cultural itineraries around the city.
Farmers,
Ranchers and
Gatherers of
the Southwest
The project seeks to strengthen the economic sustainability of local food systems (farmers, ranchers, gatherers and artisanal food makers) of the US Southwest.
Artisanal
cheeses
The project explores the history, science, culture and traditions of artisanal cheesemaking by telling the stories of the Knowledge Keepers (farmers, breeders, cheesemakers) and their heritage.
Parrhasian Heritage Park
ITKI Foundation is contributing to this effort with the Creative Knowledge Platform, which is used to describe the cultural and creative assets in the area of Arcadia, Elis and Messenia.
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Headquarters: 2660 E. Avenida de Pueblo,
Tucson AZ 85718
Mailing address: P.O. Box 64538,
Tucson AZ 85728
For more info contact us at:
info@itkifoundation.org
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ABOUT US
ITKI Foundation (ITKIF) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) that works closely with local entities as well as other organizations to promote SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS based on Traditional Knowledge systems, and the use of innovative practices and Internet-based tools.