Globalisation : Building a Partnership Ethic for a Ecopedagogy in Western Australia

This paper accommodates teachers with an interest in environmental education and links associated with Society and Environment, Science, and Technology and Enterprise learning areas. The role of globalisation and its impact upon environmental education reform are discussed. The Western Australian Curriculum Framework (Curriculum Council 1998) and the potential problems of metalanguage that a teacher faces when considering environmental reform are introduced. Several paradigms are introduced to underscore the complexity faced by initiating what I term ecopedagogy. Finally, four key principles that position a case for an ecopedagogy built upon a partnership ethic are offered. The principles are elaborated as: • Equity as a relationship between human and non-human communities. • Moral consideration for humans and diverse life forms. • Respect for cultural diversity and biodiversity. • Inclusivity of women and men, minorities, and diverse life forms all codified in an ethical framework accommodating accountability. I see these principles as being consistent with those found in the Curriculum Framework

Letter from Cha[rle]s F. Lummis to John Muir, 1908 Mar 28.

[illegible]Founder of theSouthwest Museam, Tnr.The Southwest Society,Arrhaelagiral Institute of AmericaPRESIDENT. J. O. KOEPFLIVICE-PRESIDENTSGEN. H. G.OTIS H. w. O\u27MELVENY DR. NORMAN BRIDGETREASURER. w. C. PATTERSON CURATOR. DR. F. M. PALMER SECRETARY.CHAS. F. LUMMISEXECUTIVE COMMITTEECHARLES CASSETT DAVIS JOSEPH SCOTT SECRETARY. CHAS. F. LUMMISWM. H. BURNHAM JOHN D. BICKNELL J. A. FOSHAYBURT ESTES HOWARD J. A. MUNK J. H. MARTINDALEF. M. PALMER CHAS. F. LUMMISJAMES SLAUSONLos Angeles, Cal. March 28,1908Dear Muir:-That is a gentle letter and very like you.Thank you, all my sick folks are doing pretty well.Mrs. Lummis recovers slowly but steadily. Brave little Jordan who swam the seas for 9 minutes is none the worse for thatand has passed through his little job of mumps. I am glad of this, because I hate to have him out of my sight--I shall always carry like a scar that vision of the little white head bobbing among the whitecaps so hopelessly far away. Now that I have him alive again, I like to see him. I have taken him out of school and am carrying him around with me to make a man of him---meantime providing at home the little of letters that he needs.Just to keep the hospital fresh, the baby has the mumps now—--and is a pathetic little ioke with his fat face chucked out on both sides. He is taking it harder than hie elder brother, and is staying in bed with Turbese watching over him like a hawk--—or rather like a hen. I suppose she will have her turn next--—there is quite an epidemic of this foolish disease.My old troubadour is still in the hospital, but doing as well without a stomach as many of our friends do without0412304123 brains—-- they having the advantage that there is no need of an amputation.I am getting old enough to get tired---hut never Too Tired. My work always tastes good to me.I am very glad that your little Helen has won out. Give her our love—and to Wanda also. You have had a long siege; I hope mine won\u27t last as long.I hope you will make good and that we shall see you before long. You always do me good. Try to make it so that you get here on a Saturday and have until Monday cleaR, and we will go down to the Jib-o-Jib and I will show you the burrow which is my retreat and safety at the week\u27s end.With love and good wishes to all of you,Always,Your Friend,[illegible]0412

Letter from Cha[rle]s F. Lummis to [John Muir], 1907 Aug 26.

The Southwest Society,Archaeological Instituteof AmericaPRESIDENT, J. O. KOEPFLIVICE-PRESIDENTSGEN. H. G. OTISH. W. O’MELVENYGEO. F. BOVARD, D. D.DR. NORMAN BRIDGETREASURER, W. C. PATTERSONRECORDER AND CURATOR, DR. F. M. PALMERSECRETARY, CHAS. F. LUMMIS, LIT. D.EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMAJ. E. W. JONESDR. F. M. PALMERJ. A. FOSHAYMARY E. FOYMRS. WM. H. HOUSHCHAS. F. LUMMISDR. J. H. MARTINDALEJOSEPH SCOTTWM. H. BURNHAMC. J. K. JONESJ. D. BICKNELLLos Angles, Cal., Aug. 25, 1907. Dear Jeremiah:-Nothing pleases me more than your occasional lapses to common sense and expression. Year letter came just at an unpropitious time, when my old minstrel had to kill my handsome Indian lad in self defense --- for which the coroner\u27s jury has to-night acquitted him. But I was glad to hare it from you; because when you do write seemed to be in your lucid intervals. The only time I have any fault to find with you is in the long periods when you try to imitate a clam.I am too overworked to make any promises --- for by the time I have five men\u27s jobs safely discharged, somebody is sure to drop on my shoulder[illegible] a load something like that of the last five days. But if god is good to me, I will try to take up03921 your Hetch Hetchy matter. You are dead right; and it is time to fight against these iniquities.I saw Garfield dawn here – as I also saw him in Washington in some rather warm discussion as to scientific exploration. He is sane and sound case, and I think will be in the matter yon bring up. I will try to send him a communication direct; but if I cam gat it in editorial typo in the magasine, it will be all the better.With the love of all my house to all of yours,Always,Your Friend,[illegible]I am grateful and proud of your opinion of my Sidewinder; I don’t believe I call him any bad names. Myself, I love the dignity and the competency of the rattlesnake of any sort. He has the power of life and death in hit mouth; and if he were a civilised gossip, there are enough rattlesnakes in California to kill all the inhabitants of the United State. Unfortunately he has never gone in the newspaper business; and never bites those who don’t trespass upon him.392

Letter from Cha[rle]s F. Lummis to John Muir, 1903 May 11.

Los Angeles. Cal May...llth 1903. Dear Mr. Muir: You probably know all about this already \u27but a bright and pleasant young man here insists that there is only one best view in the Yosemite, and that it is not generally known, and that you can see four of the five falls from it-all at once. I send along his communication and directions for what they are worth, which you will know better than I. Wishing you all good luck in the outing, and renewing my advice to Keep the Gentleman on Foot, and hoping that you may be able to make a sneak down this way before you depart,Hastily butAlways your friend,Turbese sends love[ILLEGIBLE]0324

Letter from Cha[rle]s F. Lummis to John Muir, 1900 Mar 28.

[letterhead]Mch 28 1900Dear ProphetThank you for the letter. We\u27ll take a club in that cause, also. Thanks Heaven for the good turn of things about the Sequoias! I shall be glad to keep on the trail of these things, whenever I can see a chance to do any good; & will be grateful at any time for expert suggestion. Incredible as it may seem, I don\u27t know everything!02681 But I want to serve this good country. If I go north next month to the Educational Commission meeting, it must be very hurriedly up & back; [&] I fear Martinez will be beyond me - tho\u27 I shall try. We hope very earnestly that you\u27ll get down here - & you know where to camp! Browne, of the Dial is here now, renewing my faith in man. He\u27s a Sequoia, too!Hastily but always Sincerely yoursChas. F. Lummi

Letter from Cha[rle]s F. Lummis to John Muir, 1910 Feb 4.

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Letter from Cha[rle]s F. Lummis to [John Muir], 1900 Feb 20 .

[4]\u27em (if you can), bully \u27em (as is easy), tire \u27em out. Bother them till they\u27ll be decent to get rid of you. And don\u27t think me impudent. I can\u27t measure up to you in anything else, but I love California just as much as you do; & all who love her must get together now to save her honor.Always your friendChas. F. Lummis[1][letterhead]Feb. 20 1900Dear Prophet:Come, gird on the sword of Gideon. They are going to cut down our Calaveras Big Trees. They\u27ll do it, too, unless eveny Californian who fears God gets out in the open & fights. And one blast upon your bugle horn is worth a thous-02667 [3]them. Make the Atlantic aid the cause of righteousness. We\u27ve all got to fight - or our state & our country will be a byword & a hissing forever. Even I am fighting. And if they need vigilantes to hold the trees till the slow law machine can move - why, I\u27ll be there too. Principles are good - for those who have \u27em. But I tell you when we deal with scrubs we\u27ve got to use pressure. Shame[3][thous-]and men! Sound it! If you\u27ll squeeze the Century hard enough, they\u27ll split the make up enough to wedge in your protest in the very first number - & no man alive can make such a protest as you. If you will, send me a little roar & I\u27ll get it in even sooner. If you know any Statesmen, California or National (as of course you do) put a knife int

Letter from Cha[rle]s F. Lummis to John Muir, 1902 May 1.

I always read it, for I am heartily in sympathy with so many of the things for which it works.—PRESIDENT ROORVELT.FORMERLY THE LAND OF SUNSHINE THE NATION BACK OF US, THE WORLD IN FRONTOUT WESTA MAGAZINE OFTHE OLD PACIFIC AND THE NEWEDITED BY CHAS. F. LUMMIS A magazine wholly unlike any other published anywhere...The best there is in periodical literature on the Pacific Coast...Ability and individuality powerful enough and original enough to give distinction to any periodical...A voice listened to with respect and interest in all parts of the country. —The Dial. Its lively independence and its genuine learning...A steady evenness of worth and interest. —The Nation.Editor\u27s OfficeLos Angeles, Cal....May ...1st...1902.My dear Muir;--I wouldn\u27t think of going with the Cannon party if you are not to be in it. That was the only thing that made me hanker to arrange my impossible plans so as to go along; because I would really like to see you and the Cannon in conjunction. I hope that it will come about some time; and the way you mention is of course far the best of all--just we two together. Although if there were three or four strictly congenial people 1 would not mind, and it is likeliest that when I go again it will be that way. Then, when we get at it, we will make a round-up, and go not only the main[02994

Letter from Cha[rle]s F. Lummis to John Muir, 1902 Mar 21.

I always read it, for I am heartily in sympathy with so many ofthe things for which it works.—PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.FORMERLY THE LAND OF SUNSHINE THE NATION BACK OF US, THE WORLD IN FRONTOUT WESTA MAGAZINE OFTHE OLD PACIFIC AND THE NEWEDITED BY CHAS. F. LUMMIS A magazine wholly unlike any other published anywhere. . . . The best there is in periodical literature on the Pacific Coast. . . . Ability and individuality powerful enough and original enough to give distinction to any periodical. ... A voice listened to with respect and interest in all parts of the country. —The Dial. Its lively independence and its genuine learning. . . . A steady evenness of worth and interest. — The Nation.Editor\u27s OfficeLos Angeles. Cal. Mch. 21st 1902.My dear Muir:--Thank you heartily for the $10.00 for the Indians, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. When we get our official stationery you shall have a formal receipt.I am just back from a week’s wagon trip through the Warner\u27s Ranch country, and have had Juntas with several hundred Indians, to whom I have preached in Spanish a great many hours within the week. I wish you could hear me in the pulpit. Poor devils, they are good people, gentle, dignified and tender hearted even under the bitter stress of losing their02967 immemorial homes. I believe fully that we are going to do something actual and sensible for them now, and one reason for my faith is that we have got through the thick hide of the Indian Department, which is a good deal harder to penetrate than the Indians are. Our Commission has been agreed upon at last and will soon be at work.Your book was a joy to me which will not wear out, and my notice of it was a very little to what I would like to say.Turbesé sends love to all of you, and I would like you to remember me kindly to your family.Hastily but sincerely yours,[illegible

Letter from Cha[rle]s F. Lummis to John Muir, 1903 Mar 25.

I always read it, for 1 am heartily in sympathy with so many of the things for which it works.—President Roosevelt.FORMERLY THE LAND OF SUNSHINE THE NATION BACK OF US, THE WORLD IN FRONTOUT WESTA MAGAZINE OFTHE OLD PACIFIC AND THE NEWEDITED BY CHAS. F. LUMMIS A magazine wholly unlike any other published anywhere…. The best there is in periodical literature on the Pacific Coast….. Ability and individuality powerful enough and original enough to give distinction to any periodical.... A voice listened to with respect and interest in all parts of the country. —The Dial. Its lively independence and its genuine learning. ... A steady evenness of worth and interest. —The Nation.Editor\u27s OfficeLos Antfel» Cal. March 25th 1903Dear Muir:Wm. Lloyd Garrison is, I think, just starting North, judging by a farewell letter I had from him this morning. I don\u27t know his plans now, as he is unexpectedly hurried; but I have just written him that if it is possible when he is North I want him and you to encounter. It will be a joy on both sides; and by reflection a great pleasure to me to have two so he men come together. So, if he can set a date for meeting you at Keith\u27s, do keep it,I wish there was sane earthly use in[03193] asking you to come down here, but I am afraid there is not. Turbese sends her love.with all kind remembrances to the whole family,Hastily but Always sincerely yours,[illegible