Ecology and culture: Innovative approaches to the educational system of indigenous people of altai

Abstract

Altai can attract the attention of the whole world because of her rich natural, historical and cultural resources. However, the people in Altai have felt strong pressure on their traditional values and culture, which has been shown in the growth of globalisation and the steadfast interest of transnational and multinational corporations to her resources. In addition, many young people from the villages head to the cities in Altai, looking for blessings of modernisation, without realising the uniqueness and the eternal value of their native land and hometown. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce new approaches to provide ecological and cultural education to the natives in respond to the threats of modernisation and globalisation. This article describes the experience of the development of educational programs, via the design of textbooks and conduct of programs, for the indigenous people in the Altai Republic regarding ecological and cultural protection.