Culture is an essential component of life in the Rupununi. It plays an important part in social dynamics, governance, lifestyle, the economy and also the preservation of the environment.

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For decades, the residents of the Rupununi have lamented the loss of their culture and Traditional Knowledge. Their concern is that this social erosion will lead to a loss of identity, destruction of the environment and loss of wildlife.

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To prevent this, the SRCS is collaborating with Indigenous communities to facilitate Traditional Knowledge Classes. The classes are hosted on a weekly basis by Village Elders who pass their Traditional Knowledge to the younger generation.

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Examples of skills that are taught including cotton spinning, craft weaving, Wapichan and Macushi language, arrow making, tibisiri crafting and storytelling.

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It is hoped that these classes will inspire communities to develop more activities to preserve their Traditional Knowledge and culture with the support of the SRCS.