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SS 10-1 - 6.3.3 Assignment: Perspectives on Stewardship and SustainabilityTotal: /54 marks = %IntroductionFor most of human history, people have met their needs by developing and consuming resourcesfound locally. However, today’s large populations, new technologies, and rapid transportationoften mean that local resources are developed for larger marketplaces. Resource development isnow affected by economic pressure to meet the needs of huge global markets.The 6.3.3 Assignment: Perspectives on Stewardship and Sustainability will focus on the followingquestions:To what extent does globalization lead to sustainable prosperity for all people?How does globalization affect resource development?In the following assignment you will:●Review and readthe passages (related to the issue of sustainability and stewardship)provided in the assignment●Choose two passagesthat represent different perspectives●Answer the questions that follow for each passageto show your understanding of theposition in each passage●Establish your own positionin response to each passagePassage OptionsAs you review the passages that follow, remember youmust choose two passagesthat showdifferentperspectives on the issue of sustainability and stewardship.Page1of8VVS Social Studies 10-1
Passage 1:The Alberta Forest Usage Survey, conducted by the Alberta Forest Products Association(AFPA) to study the “societal values Albertans hold towards their forestlands”, produced somesurprising results. An impressive 84% of the 2881 respondents agreed that “Access and use offorests should be based firstly on preserving and protecting the environment and sustaining wildlifehabitat at the expense of sustained economic benefits and jobs.”Alberta Wilderness Association, May 2006http://news.albertawilderness.ca/NR2006/NR060509/NR060509.htmPassage 2:Environmental quality is central to the long-term quality of life of Canadians and theirprosperity. It is critical to their health and sense of well-being, to the livability of their communities, andthe legacy they entrust to future generations. Our quality of life today demands fundamental changein the way in which Canadians think about the environment. In the October 2004 Speech from theThrone, the Government of Canada committed itself to working with its partners to build sustainabledevelopment systematically into decision making.Canada is the steward of a substantial portion of the world’s natural capital, with responsibility for20% of the world’s wilderness, 24% of its wetlands, 7% of its fresh water, 10% of its forests, and thelongest coastline in the world. Canadians place great value on their natural environment, and manycommunities and individuals depend on abundant natural resources and healthy ecosystems for theirlivelihood. As a major trading nation, Canada has a significant role to play in the development,adoption, and promotion of sustainable development practices and technology.While Canadians should take credit for the gains in environmental quality since the 1970s, significantchallenges remain. For example, Canadians are consuming more energy, particularly non-renewableforms of energy, and opting more for polluting vehicles such as sport-utility vehicles. In addition,trends in housing development and land use are leading to more rural areas being converted intourban spaces, further fragmenting wildlife habitat.“Canada’s Performance 2004.” Tabled in the Canadian Parliament by the President of the TreasuryBoardPassage 3:“Life is about healing and nurturing your body, your spirit. Without the life we receive fromthe air, the trees, the water, and animals, we will not survive. Let us do all we can to help keep thenatural forests that we have to sustain us.”Poplar River community member, as quoted at http://poplarriverfirstnation.ca/poplar_river_world.htmPage2of8VVS Social Studies 10-1
Passage 4:The government is quietly drifting away from protecting endangered species that arestanding in the way of economic expansion, a leaked federal document has revealed.The draft policy document from Environment Canada suggests federal officials want to water downthe Species at Risk Act in order to allow government regulators to factor in “socio-economic”concerns such as forestry, oil sands exploration, and residential construction when they identifycritical habitat areas that require protection.Environmentalists warn that the new proposal, if adopted, could poison scientific evaluations of whatspecies need for survival in order to accommodate economic needs.“Basically they’re cutting corners in the law inappropriately,” said Stephen Hazell, acting executivedirector of the Sierra Club of Canada.“If we care as a nation about our wildlife, we can’t allow that to happen. If our only value is ensuringgood profits in the forest industry, then we will lose the woodland caribou in Alberta.’’Mike De Souza, Calgary Herald http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/govrel/news.cfm?story=49294Passage 5:EconomicFacts●Alberta’s forest sector generates annual revenues of almost $8.4 billion.●The forest sector provides nearly 54,000 jobs for Albertans (24 195 from the primary sectorand 29 490 from the secondary sector). This generates $1.6 billion in household income.●Another 15 000 jobs are directly related to the forest products industry through supplier andservices providers.●Alberta’s forests are a sustainable, renewable natural resource.●Forestry is a primary industry in up to fifty communities in Alberta. Of those, twelvecommunities are deemed forestry dependent.Extract from Alberta Forest Productshttps://www.albertaforestproducts.ca/industry/facts_figures.aspxPassage 6:Let us be clear that, although the people of the Northwest Territories welcome economicdevelopment, they are aware of the adverse social and environmental impacts that can result fromresource development. Twenty-five years ago, the Aboriginal people of the Northwest Territoriesstopped the development of a gas pipeline because they recognized that the development of theirresources would leave nothing of lasting benefit for the people who live here. Today, developmentmust be done in a way that respect the environment and brings benefits to the Northwest Territoriesresidents.Page3of8VVS Social Studies 10-1
NWT Premier Stephen Kakfwi, National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy,June 4, 2001Analyzing PerspectivesAfter reviewing all passages above,choose two passagesto analyze perspectives on sustainabilityand stewardship using the questions that follow.Type your responses between the blue brackets provided.Passage #3:<“Life is about healing and nurturing your body, your spirit. Without the life we receivefrom the air, the trees, the water, and animals, we will not survive. Let us do all we can to help keep thenatural forests that we have to sustain us.”Poplar River community member, as quoted athttp://poplarriverfirstnation.ca/poplar_river_world.htm>1A. Whose perspective is represented in this passage? Refer to readings in Unit 6 (Section 3)./1<The First Nations perspective is represented in this passage.>2A. State the perspective on the environment that is held by this group; what value(s) underliethis perspective?/4<The connection between humans and the natural world is highly valued from a stewardship viewpointamong the First Nations. They understand that the resources needed for human life are found in thenatural environment, including the air, trees, water, and animals. To ensure that the natural environmentwill continue to support future generations, they place a high priority on its conservation andpreservation. Respect for nature and an understanding of the sacred bond between people and theenvironment serve as the guiding principles of this viewpoint.>3A. What history and/or experience lie behind this perspective? Use historical evidence,and record your research sites here./2<An experience that lies behind this perspective is the First Nations' care for Buffolos, both in the pastand today. When First Nations killed buffalos, they always thanked them for giving its life to them.According to a CBC article, Tsuut’ina Nation members have taken care of a buffalo herd for more than40 years. The First Nations' care for buffalos is an example of how the connection between humans andthe natural world is highly valued by them. The maintenance of buffalos is rooted in a deep respecttowards nature, and an understanding of the sacred bond between people and the environment.Page4of8VVS Social Studies 10-1
Simmons, Taylor. “Annual bison roundup 'an honour,' say Tsuut'ina Nation members.”CBC, 24November 2022,https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bison-herd-tsuutina-nation-annual-roundup-1.6660432.>4A. To what extent do you share this perspective? Do you slightly agree/disagree, stronglyagree/disagree? Respond to this question in a paragraph./10<I fully support the First Nations' approach to stewardship because it recognises the reliance of humanson the natural environment. To maintain the natural world's strength and to support humanexistence, it is crucial to conserve and safeguard it. The First Nations approach to conservation,which is founded on traditional ecological knowledge and practises, is essential for preservingbiodiversity and sustaining healthy ecosystems. We can work towards a more sustainable future byacknowledging the sacred bond between us and the environment.>Passage #4:<The government is quietly drifting away from protecting endangered species that arestanding in the way of economic expansion, a leaked federal document has revealed. The draftpolicy document from Environment Canada suggests federal officials want to water down theSpecies at Risk Act to allow government regulators to factor in “socio-economic” concerns such asforestry, oil sand exploration, and residential construction when they identify critical habitat areas thatrequire protection. Environmentalists warn that the new proposal if adopted, could poison scientificevaluations of what species need for survival to accommodate economic needs.“Basically they’recutting corners in the law inappropriately,” said Stephen Hazell, acting executive director of theSierra Club of Canada. “If we care as a nation about our wildlife, we can’t allow that to happen. If ouronly value is ensuring good profits in the forest industry, then we will lose the woodland caribou inAlberta.’’>1B. Whose perspective is represented in this passage? Refer to readings in Unit 6 (Section 3)./1<The environmentalist perspective is represented in this passage.>2B. State the perspective on the environment that is held by this group; what value(s) underliethis perspective?/4<The preservation of biodiversity and the environment are valued from an environmentalist standpoint.They believe that all species are valued and that we must preserve nature for coming generations.The group places the preservation of habitats and the requirements of endangered species forsurvival above commercial interests including logging, oil extraction, and construction of homes.They believe that the suggested changes to the Species at Risk Act are inappropriate and put theinterests of the forest industry's profits above the protection of wildlife. They argue that our country'sduty to preserve nature for future generations cannot be sacrificed for economic advantage.>Page5of8VVS Social Studies 10-1
3B. What history and/or experience lie behind this perspective? Use historical evidence,and record your research sites here./2<As people became more involved in the environmental movement, organisations were established toprotect wildlife, conserve nature, and fight pollution. In the 1960s, “environmentalism became a politicalmovement, and activists formed organisations and political parties”. For example, the Green Party wascreated to influence government policies and make the environment a central concern for the world.However, as seen as stated in the source, these organisations are not enough, and the governmentneeds to divert its focus to protecting endangered species.“Environmental Movement.”Encyclopedia.com,https://www.encyclopedia.com/earth-and-environment/ecology-and-environmentalism/environmental-studies/environmental-movement.>4B. To what extent do you share this perspective? Do you slightly agree/disagree, stronglyagree/disagree? Respond to this question in a paragraph./10<I agree with this point of view. We must protect our world and take active steps to lessen our negativeenvironmental effects. The impacts of our actions are worsening, as seen with climate change, and wemust act now to avoid additional harm. As someone concerned about the environment, I find the leakedpolicy paper from Environment Canada severely troubling. It appears that the government is placingeconomic growth ahead of the protection of endangered species and that officials are working to weakenthe Species at Risk Act so that things like forestry can take priority over important habitats. This isharmful since it may result in the extinction of animals like Alberta's woodland caribou.>1C. Can one perspective regarding sustainability and prosperity be more “right” than another, orare all perspectives equally valuable?Write a paragraph response in which you explainyour answer./10<In my opinion, all perspectives are equally valuable in their own ways. Every viewpoint has certainexperiences and beliefs that influence how individuals view and approach sustainability and prosperity.While the second passage emphasises how essential it is to protect natural resources for humanexistence, the first emphasises how important it is for people to respect and feel a connection to nature.The First Nations' care for buffaloes is a perfect example of how they place a high value on therelationship between people and nature. The protection of buffaloes is based on great regard for natureand an appreciation of the sacred link between humans and the environment.The proposal of"watering down the Species at Risk Act" is criticised by Stephen Hazell, who claims that it would beinappropriate to disregard the rules and it could result in the extinction of woodland caribou in Alberta.This viewpoint underlines the possible tension between economic growth and environmentalpreservation. Both viewpoints acknowledge how important sustainability is to people's wellbeing, andhave an end goal of creating and preserving a more sustainable environment. Sustainability is acomplex issue which involves many aspects, such as the society and economy, which is why we requirea wide range of perspectives to help us address these problems. Therefore, all viewpoints are equallyvaluable and should be taken into account with respect.>Page6of8VVS Social Studies 10-1
2C. How can society resolve issues where the perspective of one group is different from that ofanother? Write a paragraph response in which you explain your answer./10<Society can resolve issues where the perspective of one group is different from that of another usingthe following techniques. Recognition and respect towards the different perspectives and values of eachgroup are necessary. In the case of the leaked document, it is important to acknowledge that thegovernment's focus on economic expansion may conflict with the values of Indigenous peoples andenvironmentalists who prioritize the protection of the environment. Another way would be to consider thelong-term importance and consequences of the different viewpoints and put the more significant onefirst. For example, the leaked document is a decision that prioritizes short-term economic benefits overthe long-term protection of endangered species.>Your paragraph responses will be graded according to the scoring guide below.Ideas and Support7.5The student…Communication of Ideas2.5The student…Excellent●Provides thoughtful ideas and thoroughexplanations●Uses specific, relevant, and accurate support●Demonstrates a confident and perceptiveunderstanding of the assigned task7.5●Writes fluently with effective organization●Uses precise, accurate, and effectivevocabulary●Has confident control of sentenceconstruction, grammar, and mechanics2.5Proficient●Provides meaningful ideas and appropriateexplanations●Uses support that is relevant and appropriatebut may contain minor errors●Demonstrates a proficient and clearunderstanding of the assigned task6●Writes with proficient organization●Uses specific, accurate, and appropriatevocabulary●Has proficient control of sentenceconstruction, grammar and mechanics2Satisfactory●Provides straightforward ideas and generalexplanations●Writes clearly with functional organization●Uses appropriate and generally accurate butPage7of8VVS Social Studies 10-1
●Uses support that is relevant but generaland/or incompletely developed●Demonstrates an acceptable understandingof the assigned task4.5not specific vocabulary●Has satisfactory control of sentenceconstruction, grammar, and mechanics;minor errors do not interfere seriously withcommunication.1.5Limited●Provides ideas and/or explanations that arelimited and over-generalized●Uses support that is superficial and may notalways be relevant●Demonstrates a limited understanding of theassigned task.3●Writes unevenly and/or incompletely●Uses general and/or imprecise and/orinappropriate vocabulary●Has faltering control of sentenceconstruction, grammar, and mechanics1Poor●Provides ideas and/or explanations that areminimal and/or tangential●Uses support, if present, that is superficial,incomplete, and/or marginally relevant●Demonstrates a minimal understanding of theassigned task1.5●Writes unclearly with ineffective organization●Uses ineffective and frequently incorrectvocabulary●Lack control of sentence construction,grammar, and mechanics.0.5InsufficientINSInsufficient is assigned to a response that fails to meet the minimum requirements of Poor. Youneed to contact your teacher to discuss your work.6.3.3 Assignment: Perspectives on Sustainability andStewardshipGradePassage #1/17Passage #2/171C./102C./10Total Marks/54Teacher CommentsWhen you have completed 6.3.3 Assignment: Perspectives on Stewardship and Sustainability,submit it to the appropriate submission folder in the Moodle course.Be sure that you’ve completed all questions of this assignment fortwo passages,as well as thefinal questions.Page8of8VVS Social Studies 10-1