The University of Arizona is launching a new cultural center to support Indigenous communities and address the global environmental crisis. The university has partnered with the organization Native American to create a constructive and interdisciplinary cultural center.
The space will be called the Indigenous Resilience Center. It will aid in fostering a relationship between Indigenous communities and the staff and students of the university's Agnes Helms Haury Program in Environment and Social Justice. The center will be run by Arizona University's faculty and staff, who will work closely with Indigenous leaders and the government to help address specific issues faced by Indigenous communities.
The center will largely focus on climate change and how it specifically impacts Indigenous people. Fostering initiatives surrounding agriculture, solar energy, and sustainable food sources will be at the forefront of the center's undertakings.
Indigenous Community-Supporting Initiatives
The Indigenous Resilience Center Opened in Arizona
Trend Themes
1. Indigenous Community-supporting Initiatives - As awareness and concern for the environmental crises and the sustainability of earth continues to increase, organizations and universities may consider partnering with native communities to not only offer support and guidance but also learn about the indigenous cultural practices and solutions to combat those challenges.
2. Interdisciplinary Cultural Centers - As universities seek to understand the challenges faced by Indigenous people and the significance of their cultural practices in addressing them, there will be a growing need to create more interdisciplinary cultural centers to build relationships and work towards social justice and sustainability together.
3. Climate Change Focused Initiatives - As society recognizes the disproportionate impact of climate change on Indigenous communities, there is a growing need to promote green energy and sustainable food sources through targeted initiatives that are community-led, interdisciplinary, and committed to social justice.
Industry Implications
1. Education - As universities and education providers strive to expand their outreach and build better relationships with marginalized communities, there will be an increasing need to provide educational and training opportunities for cultural understanding, sustainable practices and social justice.
2. Green Energy - Indigenous knowledge systems have paved the way for solutions in sustainable living, and there is an opportunity for businesses to partner with Indigenous communities and integrate their practices in developing innovative technologies that promote green energy and sustainability.
3. Agriculture & Food Systems - As businesses look to promote sustainable food systems, they can learn from Indigenous communities and their sustainable practices to develop ethically sourced and environmentally friendly products while also building strong ties with the Indigenous communities.