Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge (TIK) represents the accumulated wisdom, practices, and cultural expressions developed by communities through long-term interaction with their natural and social environments. Historically, this knowledge has been transmitted through oral traditions, community practices, rituals, and apprenticeship. However, globalization, modernization, and socio-cultural transformation have placed many traditional knowledge systems at risk of disappearance.

Digital technologies have emerged as important tools for documenting, preserving, and disseminating traditional knowledge. This study examines the role of digital preservation in safeguarding Indigenous knowledge and facilitating its transmission across generations. The research adopts a qualitative methodology based on literature review and conceptual analysis of scholarly works, policy reports, and digital heritage initiatives.

The paper explores technological approaches including digital archives, institutional repositories, artificial intelligence tools, geographic information systems, and multimedia documentation that support the preservation of traditional knowledge. The findings suggest that digital preservation improves accessibility and long-term documentation of cultural heritage. However, ethical challenges such as intellectual property rights, cultural sensitivity, and Indigenous data sovereignty remain significant concerns.

The study concludes that digital preservation should complement traditional forms of knowledge transmission rather than replace them. Effective preservation strategies require collaboration between Indigenous communities, libraries, archives, and research institutions while ensuring that communities retain control over their cultural knowledge.