With serious environmental threats such as global warming, mass animal extinction, the rise of factory farming, as well as swelling social problems, now is a critical time for the future well-being of our planet.
Each individual has the capacity to make a difference.
Active participation in Humane Education [HE] can help young people to develop self-respect, kindness towards others and hope for the future.
Given the link between violence towards animals and violence towards humans, HE is a means of breaking the cycle of violence.
Humans are stewards of our planet and, with such responsibility, it is our duty to care for the well-being of all life.
All living things are important and interdependent. However, animals are a high priority in HE because:
- they are voiceless
- billions of animals are currently suffering throughout the world
- through learning to care for animals, we can learn to care for humans and the environment
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Community interest in indigenous art and in indigenous artists themselves, is growing.
Following the success of an exhibition at the Eden Whale Festival in October 2004, members of the group were so encouraged by the response from the general community, they decided to extend the exhibition.
Much of the art work on display at the current exhibition, is new work. In the following weeks, as they come to hand, new pictures from the exhibition will be available for viewing on this site.
In an interview with members of the Eden Access Centre, long time artist Cheryl Davison welcomed the opportunity for the further display of some of these images on thebegavalley.com to further promote the work of local artists and share their aspirations for the future.
Further details of the interview may be made available follow
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