by Liz Allum, Barbara Lowe, Bente Madeira, Dave Richards, Louise Robinson

This resource is ideal for teaching Global Citizenship and is one of a series which explores various aspects of the important subject.

This pack primarily deals with imperialism, how it came about, when it started, its present day position and challenges many modern preconceptions. Between 1947 and 1980 when I was teaching we were very cautious about dealing with these subjects for fears of upsetting the status quo. This material shows no fears.

The Gaia Atlas of First Peoples - Julian Berger

This book reflects clearly the fact that indigenous peoples are diverse in culture, religion, social and economic organisation and that they cherish their own distinct cultures. We have many lessons to learn from how indigenous people treat each other and the respect they show to the environments they live in. First Peoples describes the interconnectedness of peoples, nature and spirits through stories that serve to remind people of their place in the universe and their connection with the past.

First Peoples provides many fascinating insights into a variety of indigenous beliefs and understandings such as the meaning of aboriginal ‘dreamtime’, the creation of hills, rocks, hollows and rivers formed by powerful ancestral spirits of long ago. The rich symbolism of objects and their associations in the traditions of many indigenous cultures (such as the pipe, feather and rattle) are included and brought to life with over 100 full-colour photos and illustrations. The symbolism of colour is also explained excellently with 68 wonderful colour maps.

This inspiring book touches on many issues, such as Gaia hypothesis, conservation of natural resources, culture conflict, environmental policy, human ecology and social policy - a great read for all ages!

Translated by Rabbis Anson Laytner and Dan Bridie
Edited by Matthew Kaufmann
Introduced by Seyyed Nasr
Illustrated by Kulsum Begum

A thousand-year-old fable that has startling modern relevance ; a translation by two rabbis, illustrated by one Moslem and introduced by another; edited by a Christian; this book must surely be of avid interest in today's world.

The scenario can be briefly outlined. A meeting of animals of many different species, including birds and insects, decides to arraign human beings for exploiting and abusing them, The trial is to be held at the court of the King of the Spirits.

It is believed that the story originated in India but was first written down in Arabic about 1000 A,D. It was then translated into Hebrew, followed by Latin. Yiddish, German and Spanish. This English translation is an adaptation of the Hebrew version.

(Activist for Indigenous Rights in Guatamala)
By Heather Lehr Wagner

Rigoberta's whole family, mother, father and brothers, were tortured and murdered by the army, instrument of ruling class oppression. Although a simple woman from the mountains, she has devoted her whole life to the struggle for peace in her homeland and has become “ a voice for those who have no voice.” For this she has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.