Compare and contrast the uneven energy developments on FirstNations land versus private corporations and the social consequences for women.

First Nations Women Study Class

Final Paper

1100-1500 words , APA format, font times roman size 11 or 12

Pick 1 topic of interest you would like to write about:

1. Compare and contrast the uneven energy developments on FirstNations land versus private corporations and the social consequences for women.

2. Speak about the power relations when it comes to naturalresource development (both from a patriarchal position and from theindustrialized place of development). 

3. Expand on the “post” assignment from week 3’s class- and highlight three – six  significant Indigenous women leaders thathave made a positive impact on the environment (think creatively – this impactcould be in the form of arts, health, medicines, protection, etc.)

4. How can TEK be realistically applied to environmentalplanning or natural resource development (e.g. think of clean energy – smallerprojects?)

5. How can Indigenouswomen best provide environmental leadership to the next generation of women?  

6. Why is it important to understand how men and women thinkdifferently about economic strategies, and how does this understanding betterposition development that places the environment first?

7. Indigenous health and wellness is dependent on a healthyenvironment, inclusive of culture and language revitalization. Acknowledging this, what steps can Indigenous women environmental leaders maketo ensure we are heading in this direction for future generations.  Thisquestion could explore examples of success stories in BC andbeyond.  

Due June 28^th, 2021