Native americans; Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation (Oregon - USA)

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1 Native americans; Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation (Oregon - USA)

2 HABITAT: a quick view

3 HABITAT: selected information 172 acres between North-East Oregon, South-East Washington and West Idaho Climate: continental cold-temperate Two river basins: Columbia River and Snake River Landscape: hilly and mountainous Rich vegetation (flora and fauna diversity) Moderate infrastructure

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5 COMMUNITY: selected information Population: 2,927 (2000) Male: 48,3% Female: 51,7% Median age: 35,2 Population growth rate ( ): 17% Number of householders: 1,013 Age composition (on total population, 2000) 0 21 years: 42% years: 52% 65 and older: 6%

6 BUSINESS: a quick view Fishery Gambling Tourism Commercial activities, light industries

7 BUSINESS: selected information In labor force population (2000): 64.8% Unemployed population (2000): 4,7% Less than $ income households (1999): 12,1% Median household income: $37,827 Poverty status families (1999): 12% Poverty status individuals (1999): 15.8%

8 INSTITUTIONS: selected information Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is a union of three tribes: Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla. Decision on: health and human services, natural resources, economic and community development, tribal services, education, fire protection and police. Regional Government: Umatilla County Some actors in the region: Fish and Wildlife Commission (land-use policy and management) Old Celilo Fish Committee (inter-tribal association for fish resources management) Columbia River Inter Tribal Fish Commission (

9 ETHOS: a quick view Drums session Traditional clothing Indian tipical tent

10 ETHOS: selected information Historical inhabitants of the Columbia River system Many events held at the Tribal Longhouse are ceremonies that often involve elements of traditional religion. Examples include Root Feast, funerals, weddings, and namings. Cultural traits music: many religious songs honoring births, deaths and the changing of the seasons gastronomy: salmon, kowsh (couse root), berries craft: utensils, clothing and tools mainly made from wood, stone and bone

11 Nomadic herders of the extreme lands (Olziit soum, Arkhangai aimag, Mongolia)

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13 HABITAT: selected information Total area surface: hectares Mountains: Bayanbaishir, Norjinchamba, Bayanhairhan, Dulaanhairhan, Tahilt Rivers: the biggest river of the soum is the Orkhon river; there are some other smaller river, in particular the Bodont and the Kharkhiraa river; Wild animals: deer, wild boar, antelopes, siberian ibex, wild sheep, marmot, sable, wolf, polar fox, fox and squirrel; wild cat; dorgo; fish Forest: the main forest are situated in the north and northwest of the soum area and they are made of mainly birches and larches. Mineral: the soum doesn t have any mining sites, but the ground has trace of plumbum; stones and sand are utilized as building materials.

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15 COMMUNITY: selected information Population, 2009 Natural movement of population, 2009 Major health related problems The main human diseases and mortality are related to: heart and blood circulation system (high blood pressure); kidneys and liver; digestive system; apoplexy and nervous system disease.

16 BUSINESS: a quick view Farming Commerce and services Handicraft and wool

17 BUSINESS: selected information In labor force population (2009): 49,4% Employed population in primary sector (200): 82,1% Employed population in secondary sector (200): 0,1% Employed population in tertiary sector (200): 17,1% Employed by age group, 2009

18 INSTITUTIONS: selected information Mongolia is divided in: - Province (Aimags) plus capital city (Ulaanbaatar) with provincial status - Districts (Sums) - Clusters of households (Bags)

19 ETHOS: a quick view Herder Ancient stone Monastic temple

20 ETHOS: selected information Historically, the people (uuld) in Ulziit soum are originated from the Western Mongolia. Offically, the Ulziit Soum, Arkhangai aimag, established in 1931, with 512 households in 7 bags. Main cultural resources Ancient traditions reminiscence of the Bronze Age (i.e. Deer stone) 4 monuments of Turkish empires. Two old Buddhist temples, built in Ethnicity: 99% of Oold, 1% of of Khalh Religious tradition: Buddhist

21 Farmers of Bombali District Northern Province (Sierra Leone, western Africa)

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23 HABITAT: selected information Tropical climate, with two seasons (rainy May to November and dry December to April) Forest area diminished by: -Logging -Mining -Slash and burn -Land conversion for cattle grazing Bombali District: lowland plains with forest, savannah and farmland.

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25 COMMUNITY: selected information Major health related problems (percentage of total death) Source: Sierra Leone Census, 2004 Source: Sierra Leone Census, 2004 Source: Sierra Leone Census, 2004

26 BUSINESS: a quick view Farming Mining Commerce and services Foreign aid

27 BUSINESS (Bombali District) : selected information Source: Sierra Leone Census, 2004

28 INSTITUTIONS: selected information Constitutional Republic The President is the head of the State, head of the Government and Commander in Chief of the Army. Sierra Leone is divided in 4 regions: Northern Province, Southern Province, Eastern Province and Western Area (the capital area of Freetown). The Province are divided into District and, furthermore, into Chiefdoms. Sierra Leone is a member of Commonwealth and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

29 ETHOS: a quick view Inter-religion coexistence Inter-ethnic coexistence Arts (music, dance )

30 ETHOS: selected information The population of Sierra Leone comprises 16 ethnic groups. The four largest are the Mende, Temne, Limba and Kono who represent about 50% of the population. Other smaller ethnic group are Mandingo, Krio, Loko, Fula, Susu... Lebanese community (descendants of Lebanese settlers who settled in Sierra Leone during the late 19th century) is spread all over the country. Religion: Islam believers are approximately 60% of Sierra Leone s population Christians are approximately 30% of Sierra Leone s population African traditional religion cover the remaining 10% The two main religions present often some traits of traditional religion.

31 Otatitlán (Veracruz), México

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33 HABITAT: selected information Alluvial, costal plain (Papalopan River basin) Hot-wet climate Medium-high natural vulnerability Seasonal agriculture (banana, beans, corn) Moderate infrastructure Papaloapan River has been, traditionally, the most important economic and cultural trait of the habitat Very hot temperatures can be hard to bear, in several months of the year

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35 COMMUNITY: selected information Population: 5,562 (2005) Population density (inhab/km 2 ): 104 (2005) Crude Birth rate (2005): 17.0 Crude Death rate (2005): 4.0 Sex ratio (2006): 91.2 Annual population growth rate ( ): 1.22 HDI (2002): Illiterates, 15 years old or more (% of 2005 population): 9.4%

36 BUSINESS: a quick view Agriculture Fishing, fish farming Tourism Craft

37 BUSINESS: selected information Economically active population (2000): 34.5% Working people with wage<minimum (2000): 9.21% Working people between 1 and 2 minimum wages: 41% Medium industries: 1 (bananas) Average of 700,000 annual visitors to Cristo Negro Hotels: 3 Restaurants: 16 Big, annual, regional fair

38 INSTITUTIONS: selected information Local Government: Ayuntamiento de Otatitlán, Ver. Regional Government: Estado de Veracruz Some National actors in the region: - CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua) - SAGARPA (Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación) - Gobierno Federal de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos Some internacional actors in the Region - UNESCO, in Tlacotalpan, World Cultural Heritage - Other ONGs

39 ETHOS: a quick view Potcheca (Aztec) origin Cristo Negro Pilgrimage and Sanctuary Jarocho (Veracruz) culture: relaxed, warm, alive

40 ETHOS: selected information pre-hispanic origin (along an Aztec trade route) Cristo Negro (Black Christ) cultural and economic local asset Regional jarocho culture music: Son Jarocho, Fandango gastronomy: mariscos y pescado (sea and river food) craft: tejidos, maderas (textiles, wood)