Economy of Anishinaabe People Negative Impact of the Economic Growth

Question: Discuss about theEconomy of Anishinaabe Peoplefor Negative Impact of the Economic Growth Policies. Answer: Introduction of the Issues The Anishinaabe are the indigenous people of Canada, which includes groups such as Odawa, Ojibwe people. These communities are called the First Nations of Canada. The livelihood of most of the Anishinaabe people depends on the forest and land. The boral forest region of Canada is the home of more than four million people. During recent decade, major industrial development programmes are undertaken in those regions including logging, mining and hydroelectricity development. Eco system of these regions is hampering and has effect on the lively hood of the Anishinaabe (Bellrichard, 2016). Historical Causes Canadian boreal region mainly depends on the periodic natural fires to renew it. Historically, the Shoal Lake Anishinaabe created disturbance in the forest using fire. However, this forest management tool has been banned in this region. Now, the start of new bio-diversity management system does not allow use of fire. Mining activities and hydroelectricity projects have been started in the forest area for economic growth, which is hampering present livelihood of the Anishinaabe (Thompson, 2015). Who and what is Impacted Social, cultural and land use activities are impacted through modern bio diversity management system. Lack of accession of fresh drinking water affects the health condition and standard of living of these people. Social exclusion and marginalisation has negative impact on the employment and education of the Anishinaabe people. Income of these people is already low. Any kind of negative impact on health and social standard of living increases the cost burden on the people belongs to Anishinaabe group (Uprety et al., 2012). Case Example of the Issues During 2014, Anishinaabe communities suffered from not getting fresh drinking water in the Canadian boreal region. Hydroelectric project at the boreal region has negative impact on the food habit of those people. Historically the Ojibwa community is exposed to several health diseases. Therefore, contamination of river water aggravates the probability of health hazard (Ramp-alberta.org, 2016). Recommended Strategy to Address the Issues The Canadian government needs to take initiative to address the issues. Government can start a compensation scheme for the Anishinaabe communities, who are affected by the mining, hydroelectric or any other development project. Cost and benefit analysis helps to reduce the risk of deprivation. Along with economic growth, development of these communities has positive impact on the Canadian economy. Development of these communities can positively contribute to the active workforce of the country. Increasing rate of mining and cutting down of forest hampers the standard of living of these people. Their livelihood mainly depends upon seasonal work such as forestry, farming, and tourism. Therefore, conservation of forest is necessary for this Anishinaabe people. Government of Canada can arrange vocational training to increase employment opportunity, which can help to reduce dependency upon forestry. A Pros/ Cons of the Analysis The analysis is helpful from economic and social perspective. However, the implementation process is not easy. As this is a brief analysis, details analysis of policy recommendation has not been possible. There has not been much research on the issues faced by the Anishinaabe community due to change in bio diversity. Therefore, this analysis may focus on the highlighted issues to some extent. Further study can be possible on these issues. In the view of Thompson (2015), Anishinaabe people are the part of the natural order of the land. Therefore, disturbance in the natural resources are allowed as far it is beneficial for the nature and those people, who are dependent on the forest for their livelihood. Feasibility of the Recommendations The recommendations are feasible as these are beneficial for both economic growth and development. Improvement of the deprived community in the country reduces the scope of migration of the community into other countries. Creation of patches, gaps and mosaics are recommended as this are well-known ways of conserving bio diversity in an area. Conservation of water resources helps to improve the use of water and reduces the water borne diseases in the community. Reduction in health hazard reduces burden of personal cost and health spending by the government. Description of the Resources Government needs to provide those resources. Conserved natural resources have no private property rights. Natural resources such as forest, river water are used as public goods without regulation. Provision of public goods and their maintenance is done by the government. Moreover investment on education for the Anishinaabe people needs to be done by the government. Private organisations such as NGOs may take initiative for the skill development of these people. Health awareness among these people can be grown up by the government through private-public partnership. References Bellrichard, C. (2016). First Nations issues: What will make Canadians care?. CBC News. Retrieved 24 October 2016, from https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/first-nations-issues-what-will-make-canadians-care-1.2689979 Ramp-alberta.org (2016). Impacts on Boreal Forests and Biodiversity - Regional Aquatics Monitoring Program (RAMP). Retrieved 24 October 2016, from https://www.ramp-alberta.org/river/boreal/impacts.aspx Thompson, S. (2015). Flooding of First Nations and Environmental Justice in Manitoba: Case Studies of the Impacts of the 2011 Flood and Hydro Development in Manitoba.Man. LJ,38, 220-284. 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