This Paper Discusses the Characteristics Andsignificance of Indigenous Knowledge; Reviews the Process of Capturing and Preservingik; Analyses the Existing Information Management Literature on Ik; Examines Therole Of Information Management In Ik In Light Of Reported Experience, Especially In Africa and Australia; Proposes Thatinformation Management Discipline Review Its Curricula to Accommodate Areasneeded, and Work For the Development of Tools and Techniques For Ik Management