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The Power of Interconnectivity

January 27th, 2017 | Posted by Alyssa Cleveland in Uncategorized

Indigeneity: relating to native species (naturally occurring outside of human manipulation), indigenous people (more original to an area relative to newcomers/settlers), political movements (to redress colonial oppression relating to economic marginalization, racial discrimination, and territorial disposition), and indigenous knowledge (the knowledge of human and non-human interactions in a certain region over generations).

Photo taken by me of Nonnie Egbuna

The most intriguing aspect of this word to me was the idea of human and environment interconnectivity. Often times, it is difficult to associate individual actions with the entirety of environmental issues, and this thought process stems from the notion that the environment and the human are in separate spheres. Under the definition of indigeneity is the acknowledgment of that indigenous people play a vital role in the ecology of the areas in which they inhabit. This idea parallels the undeniable truth that the lives of humans impact the environment and in turn the environment impacts the lives of humans.

Through this photo I portray this relationship through obvious visual depictions of the environment and the human. The attitude of my subject (Nonnie) is one of praise representing not only a connection to the environment, but a careful, mutualistic attitude towards the earth that we inhabit. An inclination that would prompt behaviors that promote sustainability and protection. The overwhelming presence of green in this photo depicts a tone of health and growth for the environment, as well as, for Nonnie. Together the subjects – Nonnie and the vines – portray a mutualistic relationship model for the human and the environment that includes growth and health for both parties.

 

Work Cited

Adamson, Joni; Gleason, William A.; Pellow, David N.. Keywords for Environmental Studies. New York: NYU Press, 2016. Ebook Library. Web. 25 Jan. 2017.

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