Interestingly Module 1 resources and links led me to a very
interesting and varied site that led me to several other, which when time
permits, I will explore in much greater detail. I think that fortunately for me
the information that is on these web sites falls in to my interdisciplinary degree
plan of Environment and Native American Studies. The reasoning for this is I
feel that we have an opportunity to learn from peoples that have adapted their
need to nature through environmentally sustainable practices rather than
attempting to adapt nature to their needs. The last link that I have posted
takes you to a web site that connects practices of indigenous people of the
north and their attempts to adapt to climate change as it is affecting the
environment that surrounds them. I believe that by educating ourselves about
how indigenous peoples treat the environment on their limited scale we can
adapt our use of the environment and naturals resources within those same
practices mindset, proportionally, to leave an enduring legacy of
sustainability for future generations.
“Climate
Frontlines: A global forum for indigenous peoples, small islands and
vulnerable communities”
The struggle for
indigenous peoples is adapting traditional knowledge and practices to global
climate change, as this change affects the availability of resources that
indigenous people depend on for food and shelter. Perhaps adaptation may not be
as harsh on those people that have traditionally made due with less and lived
sustainably than those that have gotten
accustomed to living in excess.
Some Alaskan tribes are being obliterated due to climate change. Good topic! Feel free to put more of your thoughts / voice in the post. This part is supposed to be enjoyable and remember to respond to 2 peers.
ReplyDeleteInteresting choice of topic. I recall the use of the Image of the American Indian used during the 70's or 80's to try and curb pollution and respect the environment. A very Powerful statement!
ReplyDeleteI agree we need to learn to adapt to nature rather than have nature adapt to us. We have destroyed natural resources historically and continue to do so in the pursuit of expansion and advances in technology. I enjoyed browsing your links!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes! Just because Europeans couldn't see Indigenous environmental wisdom back in the day, or even now in our current environmental policies doesn't mean its not still possible to turn things around. There is so much humbling to do, to relearn new ways, to apply radical change for the well being of all nations.
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