#University of Waikato

[slacktivist]

Cut your divisions. Slice your faculties. Now bleed out.

#scholarly academia #academia #university #tertiary education #education #climate crisis #education sector #phd life #postgraduate #post capitalism #cambridge university #york university #university of waikato #AUT #university of auckland #ANU #arts and culture #arts and humanities #colonialism #standardization #homogeneity #scholarly publishing #digital inequities

[basicallyanotherwitchesthing]

Herb Seal, M.A. - Alternative Life Styles - CCS - 1974

#witches #communards #occult #vintage #alternative life styles #herb seal #lester a. kirkendall #ccs incorporated #fep international #waikato university #communes #group marriages #non-nuclear families #1974

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Glow Up with the New Zealand Glow Worm

Not technically a worm, the New Zealand Glow worm, or titiwai (Arachnocampa luminosa), is a species of fungus gnat found only in New Zealand. The distinctive larvae are only found in caves, particularly those with pools of water, while adults are more commonly found near the entrance of the caves in open, brush areas and wetlands; anywhere dim and moist.

The New Zealand glow worm begins its life as one of about a hundred eggs in a clutch. They hatch about 20 days after being laid and emerge in their larval form, between 3-5 mm (0.11-0.19 in) long. They immedietly begin to build 'nests' on the cave wall or roof. These nests are made of dozens of droplets of mucus strung together into long, sticky strands. The titiwai worm then produces a series of bioluminescent chemicals in its rear end. The lights, refracted off the strings of mucus, attract insects including adults of their own species and ensnares them for the glow worm to haul in and eat.

Individuals spend 6-12 months this way, growing until they're about 30-40mm (1.19-1.57 in). They then pupate for a period of several weeks, and females continue to emit light. This attracts males, who wait on the pupa for the female to emerge. Pupation takes several weeks and usually ends in the winter, when they emerge as sexually mature adults. The adult form is about 17 mm (0.66 in) long and resembles mosquitoes, with a dark, thin body. Their last 3 or 4 days are spent mating and, in the case of females, laying eggs. Most adults are eaten by predators like spiders, wasps, birds, bats, and larval A. luminosa, and those that don't eventually starve to death.

Conservation status: The IUCN has not rated A. luminosa, and no data is available on their populations. However, much of their habitats are protected as past of parks and tourist destinations.

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Photos

Victoria Dorrer

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

George Gibbs

#new zealand glow worm #diptera #Keroplatidae #fungus gnats #gnats #flies #insects #arthropods #caves #wetlands #scrubland #oceania #new zealand #animal facts #biology #zoology

[survivingcapitalism]

“The threats of data colonialism are real,” says Tahu Kukutai, a professor at New Zealand’s University of Waikato and a founding member of Te Mana Raraunga, the Māori Data Sovereignty Network. “They’re a continuation of old processes of extraction and exploitation of our land—the same is being done to our information.” To shore up their defenses, some Indigenous groups are developing new privacy-first storage systems that give users control and agency over all aspects of this information: what is collected and by whom, where it’s stored, how it’s used and, crucially, who has access to it. Storing data in a user’s device—rather than in the cloud or in centralized servers controlled by a tech company—is an essential privacy feature of these technologies. Rudo Kemper is founder of Terrastories, a free and open-source app co-created with Indigenous communities to map their land and share stories about it. He recalls a community in Guyana that was emphatic about having an offline, on-premise installation of the Terrastories app. To members of this group, the issue was more than just the lack of Internet access in the remote region where they live. “To them, the idea of data existing in the cloud is almost like the knowledge is leaving the territory because it’s not physically present,” Kemper says. Likewise, creators of Our Data Indigenous, a digital survey app designed by academic researchers in collaboration with First Nations communities across Canada, chose to store their database in local servers in the country rather than in the cloud. (Canada has strict regulations on disclosing personal information without prior consent.) In order to access this information on the go, the app’s developers also created a portable backpack kit that acts as a local area network without connections to the broader Internet. The kit includes a laptop, battery pack and router, with data stored on the laptop. This allows users to fill out surveys in remote locations and back up the data immediately without relying on cloud storage.

#Data Sovereignty

[chungledown-bimothy]

Trick or treat!

i got going on stoat facts, can't stop now. the bit has been identified and must be committed to.

As if they, classified by the Smithsonian as one of the world's worst invasive species, aren't enough of a terror on land, they're also incredibly strong swimmers.

The University of Waikato (thank you again Aotearoa for your stoat problem giving us so much information about them) did a study about stoat swimming in 2013, due to a 2011 observation of stoats on an island 5 km (~3 miles) off the coast.

They bought 10 stoats and basically set them up in those endless lap pools, where they keep a current flowing so you can swim against it but it doesn't take up much space. One of them swam 1.8 km (1.1 miles) in about 2 hours, swimming nonstop. 3 of them swam for over and hour, and 4 kept going for around half an hour.

My favorite line from the article, though? "one struggled with the swimming, having the stoat equivalent of a panic attack after about ten minutes in the water".

Obviously not good for the stoat, and they were immediately taken out of course, but the phrasing of "the stoat equivalent of a panic attack" is so funny to me, and I can't quite put why into words.

#trick or treat

[agenderelf]

My mom is staying with me post op, she’s been a great help overall but it’s been unexpectedly funny as she is grading papers for her class (she lectures in psychology at Waikato university) while I’m resting and RIP to whoever’s paper she’s grading now because the noises she’s making are not good

#post op #top surgery #Moms are the best

[turanga4]

What does your username mean?

Thanks for asking! I am curious if this was occasioned by my enthusiastic reblog of an excellent writer's appreciation of the Māori  word, "Takiwātanga" for autism, which translates to "in his/her own time and space." Beginning in the 1980s, speakers of the Māori language officially noped out of adopting words directly from other languages (so, no "televisor" for "television", like in Spanish), and now all new words are officially chosen by a commission of respected community members, known as Te Taura Whiri.

I was absolutely blessed, while in college, to live for a year in New Zealand/Aotearoa, specifically studying at the University of Waikato, a bilingual/bicultural institution that centered te reo Māori (the indigenous language and its corresponding culture). When you met other people, the tradition was that you'd recite the story of yourself, including your Tūrangawaewae--your home, the place where you belong, the roots you draw on.

The word's literal meaning is "standing place:" it's taken from the words for "position" and "foot." As a very ambivalent American with a complicated family history, I didn't really know how to recite that part of my story: I learned to say, in Māori, "my standing place is within myself" ("ko ahau taku Tūrangawaewae.") My handle on tumblr and Ao3 is taken from that word.

#thanks anon #also love that Māori has no gendered pronouns #10 out of 10 finest language no notes

[archivistbot]

a press release regarding Crown Scientific's newest project describes it as:

"Crown Scientific is developing a pilot project to conduct a clinical trial of a novel method of assessing risk and resilience to natural disasters in coastal regions of New Zealand. The trial is to be conducted in three locations: one in the North Island, one in the South Island and one in the Mid-Islands. A total of four researchers from the University of Canterbury, the University of Waikato and the University of Otago are involved. Subject information will be confidential, but will be subject to follow-up. The funding for this project will be awarded in three annual stages, over the next two years, subject to peer review. This is a really exciting project, and our data, along with those of others, will hopefully help policy makers make decisions that will protect New Zealanders’ lives, homes and assets from the effects of extreme weather,"

You can read the full press release here.

#the magnus archives #ask

[crossdreamers]

We need responsible journalism in the coverage of transgender athletes

“Given recent and often sensationalist media coverage of the issue, it’s easy to overlook the fact that transgender athletes have participated in elite sport for decades – at least as far back as tennis player Renée Richards competing in in the 1976 US Open.”

A group of researchers have looked into the media coverage of transgender participation in sports and published a peer reviewed article and a book about the topic. 

They have in particular looked into the written media coverage surrounding New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard’s qualification and participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (photo).

In an article in The Conversation they make some interesting points:

We found that despite helpful media guides produced by LGBTQI+ organisations such as Athlete Ally, GLAAD and the Trans Journalists Association, much of the coverage continued to repeat old patterns, including the use of problematic language such as “deadnaming” (using a pre-transition name).

Overall, our study revealed a common framing of the topic as a “legitimate controversy” (a term coined by communications scholar Daniel Hallin in his analysis of media coverage of the Vietnam War).

The significant majority of media in our sample framed Hubbard’s inclusion in polarising “for or against” terms, and explicitly and implicitly narrated her Olympic inclusion and participation as highly questionable, and the topic as open for public debate.

I have noted that a lot of journalists think that a “balanced journalism” means that whatever extremist absurdities one part in a conflict presents, fairness means that both parties get equal time and space to present their views. That is not what good journalism is about. Good journalism goes critically into a topic, analyzes the processes that have caused the conflict, and – above all – reveals abuse of power and the harassment of marginalized groups.

The research shows that what has been lacking in much media coverage is a sense of Hubbard’s humanity and her own experiences of her athletic career.

The researchers conclude that we need responsible journalism that “considers the complexities of the subject, engages critically with science, and respects and values the voices and lived experiences of transgender athletes and those from the wider transgender community.”

The researchers are:

Holly Thorpe, Professor in Sociology of Sport and Physical Culture, University of Waikato

Jaimie Veale Senior Lecturer in Psychology; Director, Transgender Health Research Lab, University of Waikato

Monica Nelson. PhD Candidate, University of Waikato

Shannon Scovel, PhD Candidate, University of Maryland

#trans #transgender #lgbt #lgbtqa #lgbt+ #queer #transphobic #journalism #responsible journalism #press #media

[autismserenity]

Oh, a source that could be useful to you: New Zealand recently did a huge survey of our trans population and we got some really clear stats about discrimination and hardship. It's called "Counting Ourselves", run through the University of Waikato.

ohhhh my god this looks so cool

"Are you trans or non-binary, aged 14 or older, and currently living in Aotearoa New Zealand?

"YES? Then this survey is for you.

"Counting Ourselves is an anonymous health survey designed by and for trans and non-binary people. The 2022 survey is now LIVE!"

ooo i can't wait to dig through the 2018 version! Thank you!

#trans data #yummmmmmmy daaaaata #wall of words

[americangeophysicalunion]

Third Pod is continuing to push the boundaries of what you may know about extinctions and bringing you volcanoes, which can go extinct in their own way. This episode, we chatted with volcanologist Janine Krippner, Honorary Research Associate at the University of Waikato, about what exactly makes a volcano extinct, the difference between volcanic ash and smoke, and what it’s like being up close and personal with an active volcano.

Check out the new episode here: https://blogs.agu.org/thirdpodfromthesun/2022/06/24/extinctions-not-your-science-fair-volcano/

#WomenInSTEM #podcast #scicomm #volcanoes

[fullyfundedscholarships]

University of Waikato Scholarships 2024

#EducationFunding #FullyFundedScholarships #ScholarshipPositions #StudyAbroad #UniversityOfWaikato #WaikatoScholarships

[swldx]

RNZ Pacific 1208 18 May 2024

9700Khz 1155 18 MAY 2024 - RNZ PACIFIC (NEW ZEALAND) in ENGLISH from RANGITAIKI. SINPO = 55434. English, "Saturday Night Requests" in progress. live music (JJ Cale), no announcer, audience cheering, until pips and news @1200z anchored by Peter McIlwaine. At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, an official said on Saturday. Last week, flash floods caused by heavy rains devastated villages in northern Afghanistan, killing 315 people and injuring more than 1,600, authorities said on Sunday. More deaths have been reported in New Caledonia as the unrest spreads beyond Nouméa to rural areas. The French territory has been under a state of emergency for six days due to riots sparked by a proposed law change which would allow more French residents of New Caledonia to vote. Protesters say the move would weaken the indigenous Kanak vote. A reduction in funding for the Waikato to Auckland commuter train Te Huia, which was less than expected, may still spell its demise. Waikato Regional Council and Te Huia supporters have welcomed news Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) will continue to fund the service at a reduced rate. It would do this by progressively reducing its contribution to the funding assistance rate (FAR) from 75.5 per cent to 60 percent, starting on 1 July. A cold night is looming for parts of the South Island, with snow warnings and rain watches in force. Road snowfall warnings were in place for Canterbury's Porters Pass and Milford Road, between Te Anau and Milford Sound. State Highway 8 has been closed overnight due to excessive snowfall. Any moves to free up access to medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) must be balanced with ensuring patient safety and preventing drugs ending up on the black market, psychiatrists warn. A recent University of Otago study showed a tenfold increase in the amount of ADHD medication dispensed for adults between 2006 and 2022. However, only about one in five people with ADHD are currently receiving treatment for the condition, which is estimated to affect more than 250,000 New Zealanders. Sports. @1303z trailer for RNZ "The Detail" podcast. @1304z Weather Forecast: Generally fine with some isolated showers with snow above 300m. @1305z "All Night Programme" anchored by Peter McIlwaine. Backyard fence antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D. 100kW, beamAz 35°, bearing 240°. Received at Plymouth, MN, United States, 12912KM from transmitter at Rangitaiki. Local time: 0655.

[allscholarships]

[chetanyacareers1]

Germany, New Zealand, Canada - which is the ideal destination to study abroad

Studying abroad opens up a realm of possibilities for students. They are exposed to new cultures, societies, and advanced life opportunities. However, selecting a country to study abroad can be daunting. While Canada offers great employment opportunities, the cost of education is low in Germany and New Zealand.

If you're feeling unsure about whether to study abroad in Germany, New Zealand, or Canada, we've compiled some arguments to help you make the decision that can be most beneficial to you.

Pretzels, Philosophy, Progress: Study Abroad in Germany Studying abroad in Europe is every student’s dream, and Germany is home to some of the world's most prestigious universities. Offering an affordable lifestyle, exposure to a multicultural society, and access to exciting opportunities, studying abroad in Germany opens up horizons on both personal and professional fronts.

Low cost: International students can enjoy free tuition in public universities. International students only need to pay small administrative fees to study abroad in Germany. The universities offer countless degrees to the students coming to Germany to study abroad. Moreover, the cost of living in Germany is comparatively lower than other European countries for students who opt to study abroad in Germany.

Education from Top Universities: Germany is home to some of the top universities in the world. Once students obtain their degrees from these prestigious public universities, they can access excellent employment opportunities. For example, universities like Technische Universität München have high QS rankings. When students choose to study abroad in Germany, they are opting for a life filled with better opportunities, as German universities are highly respected.

Multiple courses offered: As an industrialized country, Germany offers some of the best courses in pharmaceuticals, technology, and science. Its premium universities provide a wide range of courses across various fields of education to cater to every student’s needs and preferences, including the most advanced technological and scientific programs.

Life in Germany: Germany is known for its inclusive culture. Germans are often regarded as one of the most inclusive communities, welcoming people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Once you obtain a residency permit to study abroad in Germany, students can travel visa-free to countries in the Schengen Area, opening up opportunities to explore other European countries.

New Possibilities with Best Universities : Study Abroad in New Zealand

Along with its picturesque landscape, New Zealand is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world. It is also one of the most popular choices among Indian students for studying abroad due to its reasonable study requirements. New Zealand is renowned for its captivating beauty, welcoming people, and top-tier universities.

World Class Education: Most of New Zealand's universities are ranked highly in the QS Ranking. New Zealand draws inspiration from the UK in adopting an accredited system for its education. The country has invested heavily in its education system, emphasising practical, research-based, and well-organized structures for students who choose to study abroad in New Zealand. The University of Auckland is ranked among the top 100 universities in the QS ranking. Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top 1% of universities across 19 different subject areas. The University of Waikato holds the top position in New Zealand for its research and quality. With New Zealand emerging as the preferred choice among students for studying abroad, its universities boast rich diversity.

Advanced Universities: New Zealand offers abundant research-oriented courses for students choosing to study abroad. The universities here boast the most advanced laboratories, highly experienced faculty, and access to the latest technologies and equipment. The Nobel Prizes achieved by New Zealand underscore the significance and quality of education provided by its universities.

Work while you study: Students who come to New Zealand to study abroad can work while studying. While many countries do not allow students to work part time, New Zealand allows on a student visa. On top of this, if you are doing a master degree in research or a PhD, you would be allowed to work full-time. If your job is relevant to your degree, you would be allowed to work full-time for a year after your graduation.

Safe experience: The Kiwis are considered to be the most peaceful people in the world. They are quite welcoming and considered to be inclusive. New Zealand has low crime rates as per the research. New Zealand ranks second in the Global Peace Ranking of 2018. The students who come here to study abroad generally blend in with this warm community.

Dive into Diverse Campuses: Study Abroad in Canada

Best Universities: Canada remains the top choice for Indian students to study abroad, offering world-class universities. With 26 universities in the QS Ranking and 27 universities in the Times Higher Education Ranking, Canada boasts a strong presence in global education rankings. The Canadian government supports and allocates its best resources to research and education in various fields including science, technology, environment, art, and marketing.

Affordable Education Studying abroad in Canada means opting for one of the most economical options. Canada offers lower tuition fees and living expenses for students who choose to study abroad here. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for scholarships available to international students

Co-op Work Programs Students who choose to study abroad in Canada have the advantage of co-op programs. In these programs, students work in their field while studying and earn extra income as well. Furthermore, this practical training can greatly enhance their prospects of securing good employment opportunities upon graduation.

Permanent Residency The most alluring aspect of studying abroad in Canada is an opportunity to transition into a permanent residency. Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit allows students to stay here and work for up to 3 years after completing their studies. Canada is popular for its immigration friendly policies, thus these work periods can pave an easy pathway for students to obtain Permanent Residency.

The country you choose to study abroad in, depends on your future goals, economic budget, and preferred area of study. Studying abroad in Germany, Canada, or New Zealand will open up a gateway of opportunities, as these countries are well-advanced.

#study abroad in Germany

[ashleysingermfablog]

Wk 12, 25th of April, 2024

In Aotearoa, Papatūānuku is the feminine earth

From the text: "Ko wai ahau? Papatūānuku and I" on The Pantograph Punch, 2017…

"Whenua in Aotearoa is feminine and her name is Papatūānuku. She exists in almost every culture and manifests under several pseudonyms. In Bolivia, she is ratified and protected by the constitution. The notion of land as feminine has persisted relentlessly throughout history, hand in hand with a colonial desire to claim and subjugate her. As a child, I saw the sinuous curves, danger and beauty of the whenua as evidence of a living, breathing wāhine.

Her waist, the crevices and valleys between her hips and bosom, were cinched by years of erosion. The flowering and prospering native fauna and flora spoke to her investment in tikanga; the protection of this taonga ensured her health, sustainable growth and fertility. Her diverse environments co-exist; the dehydrated plains of central Otākou, the salty West coast wind, the glare of the Ahipara sun; were all telling of her fragmented self.

Her legs the length of the Waikato River. To speak her name, Papatūānuku, was to taste sea-spray, ochre soil and the shade of a kauri." - Miriama Aoake (Ngaati Maahuta, Ngāti Hinerangi, Waikato-Tainui): writer, critic and postgraduate student in Māori Studies.

I think it would be disrespectful if my research on the landscape, flowers and fruits in Aotearoa and what is observable in Tāmaki Kakaurua, didn't acknowledgement Māori sciences and tikanga. I am researching these thinkers and writers in order to fill in any gaps.

From the text: "Ko Taupiri te Maunga, Ko Waikato te Awa, Ko Pōtatau te Tangata" Taupiri is the Mountain, Waikato is the River, Pōtatau is the Man…

"Colonial desecration is defined by the erasure of Te Ao Māori, and the establishment of invasive, foreign boundaries that must fall. Māori understanding of Papatūānuku as a living body comes with an understanding of kaitiakitanga, that she exists alongside Māori, personified in the geographic terrain of Aotearoa. To apply Marama Muru-Lanning’s assertions of landmarks as a living being, “[rivers] were just part of the way we lived, not something to be controlled or owned” by Muru-Lanning, Marama. ‘The Analogous Boundaries of Ngaati Mahuta, Waikato-Tainui and Kiingitanga. University of Auckland. Pages 9 - 41.

Papatūānuku, against her will, became subject to settler reconstruction. Lisa Taouma purports European interest in the Pacific and her bountiful land is synonymous with the construction of the dusky maiden stereotype, “naive, untouched and passively inviting of Western penetration.” Papa’s autonomy was stolen from her, defiled, devalued and defaced. She was forcibly fragmented by irreversible colonial boundaries, becoming an unwilling subject of the Crown. The domineering Pākehā hegemony dissolves the importance of the Māori world view within the self to promote a monocultural agenda. Colonial methodology evaporates the visibility of tikanga; manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, rangatiratanga, mohiotanga, maramatanga, tuakana, kaitiakitanga, atuatanga, wairua and mauri. Resistance is the less desirable, more difficult path to restore the principles of tikanga to reclaim the whenua/body." From ‘Ko wai ahau? Who am I?’." -Miriama Aoake access here: https://www.pantograph-punch.com/posts/papatuanuku-and-i

From the text: Saana Murray — and an awakening for a Pākehā by Kennedy Warne, 2016, E-tangata…

Kennedy Warne, a co-founder and former editor of New Zealand Geographic and the author of Tūhoe: Portrait of a Nation, on how the cultural sleep was rubbed from his eyes.

"It was 1989. New Zealand Geographic, the magazine I co-founded and edited with the publisher, John Woods, was less than a year old. One of our photographers, Arno Gasteiger, had produced a set of evocative images of the Spirits Bay — Cape Reinga area, and I was keen to publish them but didn't have any text to go with the photos. A friend suggested Saana Murray, a poet, an elder of Ngāti Kuri, the tribe of that place, and a keeper of the long-burning fires of her people. I asked how soon she could deliver the text. What she told me I have never forgotten. “I cannot write anything here,” she said. “I will have to go to the land". She said it as if she were stating the obvious. Yet it was the first time I had heard such a thing: that words about the land required the presence of the land. That knowledge was inseparable from its context. For someone steeped in scientific thinking — a mindset in which knowledge is a commodity, endlessly transferable — it was a challenging thought. For a moment, the fabric of my fact-based worldview started to fray, and I caught a glimpse of another country. I‘ve come to learn that this is the country Māori inhabit. In the Māori worldview, context is vital. Knowledge is not disembodied information but part of a living matrix of encounters and relationships, past and present, natural and spiritual. Tūhoe take this sort of experience in their stride, incorporating it into a life narrative that interweaves many ways of knowing. And, really, this is what Saana Murray showed me all those years ago, when she said she had to go to the place where the knowledge belongs." -Kennedy Warne.

Adding to Warne's comments

From the text: Becoming ‘really Pākehā’ by Jen Margaret, 2019…

"The Pākehā nation is an unruly beast. Reflecting on the state of the Pākehā nation is therefore a daunting task that has made me query what the Pākehā nation is, as well as what it might be.

I employ the common usage of Pākehā, which describes the diverse group of people who are white European, particularly of British descent. Our stories prior to arrival in Aotearoa are varied, as are our experiences since arrival. What we have in common is our privilege as beneficiaries of colonisation.

Ani Mikaere (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Porou), a barrister and solicitor and teaches Māori law and philosophy, said:

There is nowhere else in the world that one can be Pākehā. Whether the term remains forever linked to the shameful role of the oppressor or whether it can become a positive source of identity and pride is up to Pākehā themselves. All that is required from them is a leap of faith.

Problematic theories of the inherent superiority of white folk (like the Great Chain of Being), which many Pākehā disavow while holding firmly to patterns of thought which the theories have planted. While often articulated in more subtle ways than in the past, cultural racism — the innate belief that cultures have certain attributes that make some superior to others — is flourishing in Pākehā society.

Within the article, Rebecca Solnit attests that being dominant “means seeing yourself and not seeing others” and how, in this way, privilege limits and obstructs imagination. Winning the colonisation race — the race of cultural dominance — has generated huge imbalance and loss. Māori have been the most devastated, yet Pākehā too have been damaged.

We should teach our colonial history, because we don’t, and this is a huge mistake. You cannot know who you are as a society unless you know your history. Look out across the world and see the extraordinary divisions within societies. Frankly, the rise of white racism is partly because people don’t understand their history. (Jim Bolger)

Pākehā ignorance is coupled with British ways of operating that don’t fit here on Māori land. Re-centring indigenous ideologies is a core dimension of decolonisation.

In the face of climate change and growing inequity, decolonisation is critical to the survival and health not only of indigenous peoples but of us all. "The task of calling things by their true names, of telling the truth to the best of our abilities, of knowing how we got here, of listening particularly to those who have been silenced in the past". (Rebecca Solnit)

#contextual #april