Living decoloniality Carla Vitantonio

In this episode we dive into thought-provoking conversations with Karishma Shafi, who is working with One Future Collective, a feminist organization dedicated to social justice in India. From challenging colonial legacies to reimagining knowledge systems, Karishma shares invaluable insights that resonate across disciplines, suggesting alternative practices through examples provided by her work at OFC.

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Colonial legacies, postcolonial ‘selfhood’ and the (un)doing of AfricaOne Future CollectivePrecolonial Intellectuals and the Production of Colonial KnowledgeThe Production of Colonial Knowledge and the Role of Native Intellectuals: The Case of Kavali BorraiahHow we see the world: use of maps in transnational policiesColoniality of Knowledge and the Challenge of Creating African FuturesColoniality of power and de-colonial thinking

Mara Tissera Luna, a polyglot international consultant with over a decade of expertise in protection and forced migration, delves into the critical intersection of inclusive research and societal engagement. Explore how Mara's unique blend of skills in social anthropology and public administration informs her work in addressing root causes and developing policies for displaced populations across Latin America, the US, and Europe. Discover the power of decentering knowledge hierarchies, amplifying marginalized voices, and fostering a more equitable world.

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Mara Tissera Luna Epistemic decentering in education for responsibility: revisiting the theory and practice of educational integrityDecentering academia through critical unlearning in transdisciplinary knowledge production Possibilities and complexities of decolonising higher education: critical perspectives on praxisLiving Decoloniality, S01 E03- Adriana, Kewan and Viola 

In this episode I’ll have a transformative chat with Patrick and Suhee, artists based in Daejeon, South Korea.
We delve into their journey to reconnect with nature, challenging societal norms and embracing ecological respectability.
Discover the essence of their creative studio, City as Nature, and their rebellion against coloniality. Explore the power of finding a place, recognizing your existence, and giving yourself permission to engage with nature deeply.
Can we bring any of these practices to our daily work?

Tune in for an inspiring conversation breaking free from conventional norms. 

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Placing diverse knowledge systems at the core of transformative climate research , Representation of Indigenous peoples in climate change reporting, El Buen Vivir y los saberes ancestrales frente al neo-extractivismo del siglo XXI, Implementing ‘Vivir Bien’: Results and Lessons from the Biocultura Programme, Bolivia, City as Nature

In this episode I address one of the implicit narratives of coloniality: the narrative that  separates humans from nature, giving the firsts power over the second.
I delve into the concept of 'coloniality of being' and its impact on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). 

In an insightful interview with two members of the Feminist Hiking Collective, I explore their research triggers, and learn how they rebel against colonial perspectives, and navigate the intersection of nature, humanity, and decoloniality.


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FHC - Feminist Hiking Collective is a feminist non-profit organisation formed in January 2020 and registered in Italy.    Their aim is to contribute to transformative system change through feminist popular education, research and resource co-creation; and to build collective feminist leadership and power through hiking.


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A decolonial feminism All about powerAchieving Transformative Feminist Leadership Feminist Hiking Collective

In this episode of 'Living Decoloniality,' I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Charles Kojo Vandyck.
From challenging colonial mindsets to reshaping narratives in the aid sector, Charles shares his journey and introduces 'Alternative Convos,' a podcast aiming to amplify diverse voices in international development.
Join me as I delve into the complexities of decolonizing minds and practices, redefining leadership, and creating spaces for alternative narratives. 


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Decolonizing Knowledge: From Development to DialogueBeyond the Master's Tools?: Decolonizing Knowledge Orders, Research Methods and TeachingEpistemic Decolonization: A Critical Investigation into the Anticolonial Politics of KnowledgeAlternative Convos

In this episode I reflect on the journey of this podcast, drawing inspiration from my sabbatical in Florence to the streets of Havana.
I recall the framework of the Colonial Matrix of Power, and I introduce the second season and its themes.
We will dive into Coloniality of Being, Coloniality of Knowledge, and Coloniality of Gender in the aid sector.Embracing the concept of extrapolation, we move beyond sector boundaries.

No longer limited to replicating practices, we explore diverse contexts, seeking inspiration from unconventional sources.
Let’s challenge colonial structures and discover new possibilities.

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Situated Knowledges: The Science Question in Feminism and the Privilege of Partial PerspectiveEpistemic Disobedience, Independent Thought and De-Colonial FreedomOn Decoloniality: Concepts, Analytics, PraxisColonialidad del poder, eurocentrismo y América LatinaThe Extrapolation Problem: How Can We Learn from the Experience of Others?