Greg Mortenson's Journey To Conquer K2

As the world is getting bigger on a global scale, people strive to find an identity for themselves in a community and environment that may not always work in one’s favor. The impulse to do something beneficial for the greater good becomes a fixation that cannot be neglected because of a person’s obligation to participate. While not everyone feels the need to contribute, those who do, get their accountable consciences from the responsibility they acclaim. This is evident in the lives of people who go against the norm and take proactive actions. An analysis of the source describes Greg Mortenson’s journey to conquer K2. His life could have ended in tragedy if it was not for locals who aided him in recovery. Their actions of service moved Mortenson …show more content…
As a citizen of a country, people find ways that they can contribute to the well being of their country and of the lives of fellow citizens. Expressing one’s opinions and perspectives on certain issues can have a vital impact on life. This is evident in liberal societies where freedom of expression exists so people can feel a sense of contribution. Individuals recognize issues in their society and can choose to speak out, as exemplified in particular youth from high schools in Edmonton, Alberta. Being apart of a curriculum that teaches politics and recognizing the rights and freedoms of a liberal society, youth can take on responsibilities at a young age. Edmonton’s youth council is encouraging the province to lower the voting age limit from 18 to 16. They realize that their role as a citizen does not have to be stagnant, that they can make a difference in their community through demonstrating civic participation. Government officials are hearing their voices and view this logical petition as a proactive stance used by teens who are politically aware. Involving oneself in local issues gives a sense of community and collective thought that can spark positive or negative consequences. Civic participation is one aspect from which people can take the initiative to be …show more content…
The significance of a nation comes from the very fact that organization and cooperation is paramount. Governments exist to accomplish what they can to benefit their nation to the fullest by leading the people with a common ideology. The similar mindset drives the collective to think similarly on the basis of success. The government of Canada and its relationships with First Nations, portrays a national struggle that exemplifies taking a stand to sustain culture and heritage. As the first human race to live in North America, First Nations have a relationship to the land that is fundamental to their ways of life. Once the Europeans came over, they started to colonize the land and attempt to assimilate the First Nations. This eventually lead to misinformed treaties and the Indian Act which labeled who was culturally Indian. The complications that arose from this were mainly due to the fact that Natives began to realize that they had been treated unfairly and their ways of life altered. Aboriginal leaders have taken their concern to the government of Canada, on behalf of their nation, to address equal terms and reparations to the treaties. In opposition, Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau, campaigned for a pluralistic society with his White Paper in 1969, but because of National Indian Brotherhood’s opposing Red Paper, Trudeau's preparations for national cohesiveness in Canada