Eastwood Geography Department

Global Awareness and Activism Project

NDW4MI Ms. Lillie
OVERVIEW:
Indigenous People around the world today face the challenges of cultural extinction or
survival and renewal in an increasingly globalized world. The impact of globalization, as we have seen, is
strongest on these populations because they often cannot compete with the resources of multi-national
corporations. Indigenous People sit on the frontlines of globalizations expansion; they occupy the last
pristine places on earth, where resources are still abundant. These resources are often ferociously sought
by global corporations trying to push traditional societies off their lands. The reality remains that without
rapid action, these Indigenous communities may be wiped out, taking with them vast indigenous knowledge
and rich culture and traditions. This project focuses on identifying a specific resource/product/activity that
has a direct impact on an Indigenous population. You are to compile an awareness campaign, which
focuses on real world problems, and real world solutions.

PART A INCLUDES THREE PARTS:

1. A two-page, double spaced description of the issue at hand, with an analysis of how it is affecting
the indigenous population in question. Your analysis should provide some description of the
response/actions of the indigenous group to the problem through organizations or specific activists.
2. A brief campaign proposal. How do you propose to create awareness in your community about
this issue? What are your target audiences? What solutions do you propose at the individual,
national and global level? What aid could you enlist from governmental or non-governmental
organizations?
3. A product that promotes awareness of your choosing to our school and the greater Waterloo
Region community. A poster is good, an infographic is better, and interactive web 2.0 sharing is
best. You are responsible for consulting with me prior to undertaking this project for
approval/guidance.

POSSIBLE TOPICS:

Diamonds Cell Phones/Electronics (Coltan) Natural Gas Coal E-waste Coffee

Tea Food Products (Fruits, Vegetables, Meat) Gold Cocoa Oil

Pharmaceuticals/Biopiracy Cotton/Clothing Water Tobacco

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LIBRARY/COMPUTER LAB WORK PERIODS

December 20 and 21st

DUE DATE:

December 22nd