The Assumption of Kringda in the Land

The Land's Natural Resources

This is what The Assumption of Kringda in the Land states: The land's natural resource include soil, topography, climate and the flora, fauna and hydrology that inhabit it. These factors are interconnected in complex ways and can change as people use them.

This topic is still a hot topic and has been at the forefront of land policy for many decades. The United States Supreme Court reversed a decision of the Appellate Court which interpreted natural resources limited to economic product value. Justice Joette Katz used a variety of legal and policy references, as well as CEPA's legislative history, to argue that natural resources are not limited to a narrow standard of economic value in her opinion (235 Conn. at 457).

The most important natural resources are both biotic (living) as well as abiotic. Biotic resources refer to flora or fauna that provides food, water, shelter and other necessities for humans. They also provide nutrient cycles that promote biodiversity.

Abiotic resources are not derived from living organisms. They include air, freshwater, minerals, and metals. These resources can be either non-renewable like petroleum in sedimentary rocks or renewable such as ocean waves that generate energy from wave power.

The revised Land and Natural Resources Sourcebook has updated listings that are grouped by industry sectors and a Chapter on Current Land and Natural Resource Policies. This book is available online for free on the Salem Press/Grey House website. It will be a valuable resource for students, educators, researchers, and everyone else who has an interest in natural resources.

The Land's People

People who have lived on these lands for many millennia, and continue to do so, are sometimes called "Indigenous" (or "First Nations". Many people are familiar with the term Indigenous when referring to Native American tribes. However, it also refers to the term used to identify the continent's ancient inhabitants. These peoples are the ancestral home of the land, and the first to thrive and live on it.

Indigenous communities have been practicing stewardship of their land for centuries. Many companies, institutions, and organizations are now incorporating this practice into their work. These statements are known as land acknowledgements and honor Indigenous peoples' enduring relationships with their traditional territories.

Luhui Whitebear (an assistant professor of language culture and society at Oregon State University) says that a land acknowledgement is the first step in an organization's relationship to local tribes. It should be specific to the institution or place where it is spoken. It can also include private and public events.

An acknowledgment of land can be a reminder that there are still many lessons to be learned from Indigenous peoples who have lived on the land for generations. It can draw attention to past violence and dispossessions, and remind us that Indigenous communities have survived despite great odds.

Native Lands is a good place to start when you want to learn more about the lands that we live on. It provides information about the origin occupants of different lands. This website is still in development but can prove to be a valuable resource.

The Land's Culture

Aboriginal people hold a lot of land value and it is an integral part of their culture. It is where they live, work, and play. It is where they have their children, where they celebrate their culture and where they practice their religion. It is also where they get their water, fuel, and food. Because it is their ancestral connection, it holds special meaning for them.

There are many cultural and historical icons on the land, including relic walls, ancient farmland, Uluru, and the stars. Some are obvious, like a relic wall that looks like a boat or large rocks that are important for Aboriginal ceremonies. Some are subtler, like a small lake full of fish or a star-shaped stone in the form of a sun. It all still exists, which is the best thing. Uluru, for example, is Australia's oldest natural monument and has been an integral part of Indigenous culture since over a million year.