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Episode 8: “Indigenous Women, Coloniality and Climate Changes” with Elizângela Baré

In this podcast, we talk to Elizângela Baré about her journey as an indigenous leader in the Amazon region and how this intertwines with her academic career. She advocates that indigenous knowledge should not only be part of, but also recognized as important in the university education. We also talk about climate change and gender relations, with Eliz’s critical reflections serving as the guiding thread.
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Elizângela Baré is a social scientist, graduated from the Federal University of Amazonas, and currently a PhD candidate in Public Health at the University of São Paulo. She was the coordinator of the Women’s Department of the Federation (DMIRN) of Indigenous Organizations of Rio Negro (FOIRN) between 2017 and 2020. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Eliz played a crucial role in the community radio station in the Amazon region of Rio Negro, helping people to have access to reliable information about vaccination and protective measures.

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Learning points

  • How are indigenous women in lowland South America affected by the Anthropocene?
  • How are gendered and anthropocene coloniality embodied and intertwined in the lives of indigenous women?

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