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Education Corner - Indigenous Peoples
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Since the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, environmental and water-related conferences have often highlighted the role of indigenous peoples in their proposals for action – they detain a precious knowledge, and for centuries have been developing ways of living in harmony with their environment, and as such they have little by little been recognized, as major players in ensuring sustainable development at the local level. Yet indigenous people still have to struggle for their rights over the water resources they have been using and protecting for generations.
We the World
Full colour illustrated activity pack for 8-12 year olds, focusing on three real tribal children from Brazil, Congo and Siberia, and describing their lives and homes. The pack includes mock airmail letters from the children, three double-sided A3 posters, an A1 wall map and activity sheets. It also contains teachers' notes and a list of related resources. Free of charge.
Language(s) English Contact Elizabeth Gilbert
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 Australian cattle ranchers File format .zip Size 30k
Australia is an extremely dry continent in the world, with less than 600 mm of rainfall a year on average. Despite this, cattle farming is a popular livelihood, even in the driest parts of the outback. One family has based itself on the indigenous knowledge of the Aborigines, whose artwork reveals an intimate understanding of the land and points the way to water. Through keen awareness of the environment, this family has managed to store rainwater and raise herds of cattle.
Language English Source Water, the Drop of Life, video produced by Swynk |
Kalahari bushmen File format .zip Size 15k
The ancient San people of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa were hunter-gatherers for many centuries until they were dispossessed from their lands. Still nomadic today, they sometimes survive for months on a type of melon that sustains both people and animals in the desert. Sacred rituals and chants performed by shamans invoke rain to help the bushmen in their relentless search.
Language English Source Water, the Drop of Life, video produced by Swynk |
Mistnets of Chile File format .zip Size 22k
The inhabitants of a small village in Chile, after having suffered from water shortages for years, have come up with an innovative solution. Huge plastic mesh nets trap the fog, and the condensed droplets then run through a series of gutters and pipes to the village. These mistnets have provided sufficient good-quality water to meet the basic needs and more of the villagers.
Language English Source Water, the Drop of Life, video produced by Swynk |
Indigenous Peoples - UN Cyberschoolbus
Website dedicated to teaching students and teachers about Indigenous People in celebration of the International Day of Indigenous People.
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Rainforest Action Network
Information about rainforests and the Indigenous People that live in the rainforest. Information for kids and curriculum packs for teachers.
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