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Preliminary work and research for the following programs and projects have already begun. It is our intention to have these programs in place or operating on viable level within the next few years. If you are interested in working with us on any of Earth Rhythm Goals & Projects, please contact us: contact@earthrhythm.org This is an outreach and educational program for schools and colleges where Earth Rhythm representatives and Native Peoples' speak in regard to current environmental justice and human rights issues as well as give a greater understanding of life today for Native Peoples. Cultural appreciation is woven into the program, supplemented by video, documentary, and other visuals. Over the course of the next two-three years, curriculum will be developed regarding environmental justice and human rights issues on the reservations, and with other tribal communities in the Americas. The purpose of "Indigenous Awareness" is to educate the youth on life today for indigenous people and to bring the school system into the new millennium with their curriculum. Most educational units have focused primarily on the past and very few give attention to today's struggles and life styles. Equally important is to inspire much needed support in protecting and preserving the diversity of indigenous culture. We have found that the youth are eager to become involved, and thus Earth Rhythm representatives will establish meetings with the students to involve them in particular Earth Rhythm projects and campaigns. Earth Rhythm's intention is to make learning alive through a school program that takes students to the reservations and Indigenous communities throughout the Americas to experience the richness, diversity and wonder of the original peoples. The program is designed so students can interact with the youth, learn from traditional elders, connect in meaningful ways to the land, particularly with sacred locations, and partake in ceremonial life. Earth Rhythm will help provide funding for students to experience and appreciate cultures in their present state as well as to gain an understanding of their incredible and extended past and the significance of their future. In addition the program will foster other ways of viewing life, the world, and will help young people gain a sense of the interconnectedness of all of creation. It is Earth Rhythm's intention to develop eco-cultural tourism on the reservations and with tribal communities as a source of cultural pride and economic opportunity. All programs will involve the full participation of the indigenous community at every level to benefit the community as a whole. The programs will be developed with sensitivity and a spiritual base. Respect to tribal traditions and values as well as the surrounding environment will be of utmost importance. Earth Rhythm will support each program until it becomes self-sustaining. Indigenous ownership of the project is essential. If you are interested in working with us on any of Earth Rhythm Goals & Projects, please contact us: contact@earthrhythm.org |