There is a growing interest in Aboriginal knowledge, a trend for uniquely Australian products, and an increased awareness of native foods, medicinal plants and beauty treatments.
Clothing from other cultures, particularly the Third World and native Americans, represented their awareness of the global community and their rejection of U.S. imperialism and selfishness.
Few nonnative researchers possess an awareness of Native American culture and belief systems, including the continuing effect of American colonialism on the peoples they seek to study.
In addition, taro farming, a recognized high-risk occupation (5 ), which had been on the decline, has experienced a resurgence relating to renewed interest in the cultural importance to native Hawaiians and an awareness of taro's nutritional value (13 ).
Staley grew up in Seminole, Oklahoma, with little awareness of his Native American heritage other than a curio cabinet kept by his great-grandmother.
Specifically, the farmer's message was raising awareness of the role native plants play in keeping the land healthy, and how these new laws could have a negative impact.
Generally, in partnership with various universities, state, federal and tribal agencies and private interests, these organizations sponsor projects to restore habitat, prevent habitat loss and promote awareness of threats to native trout populations.
In 1973, he apparently wanted to raise awareness of the mistreatment of Native Americans, by staying home from the ceremony.
For several years, the California native worked with local groups to raise awareness of the stigma of hearing aids and the lack of accessibility all over the country.
With regard to native plant education, botanical gardens and citizen science can be effective vehicles for increasing public awareness of the cultivation and ecological value of native plants.
