When talking about the Sustainable Development Goals, my group members and I would express how we sad we felt that they—and this world they belong to—seemed so far away. However, as we bring our focus to Indigenous groups throughout the globe, we can see that these dreams are not far away, and they're not even something that people in the UN or policymakers have to spend time creating.

     The Mapuche people have fought for land rights for centuries. Placing them in the present does not just refer to their identities, but also to their politics. It means to have them lead conversations regarding ecosystems and life.

     While I had originally meant for this project to be an exhibition, it unraveled to be more of a collection of resources and spotlights. It became hard for me to not feel like I was contributing to the uneven power dynamics in museum spaces, and I did not want to further the feelings (and reality) of surveillance and captivity of Indigenous people. This website explores how Mapuche people have interacted with the recently articulated "terricidio" over the years.

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This is a tribute to all of the Mapuche fighters. 

They have the opportunity for us to save the earth.

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     By either clicking the images below or hovering over the More tab, visitors can interact with the different ways in which Mapuche actors engage with various Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about Elicura Chihuailaf, a world-renowned Mapuche poet who pushed the Mapuche worldview into global circles. Or read up on the work of Mapuche printmaker and engraver Santos Chávez who visualizes his deep appreciation of and relationship with the Earth. Click on Sebastián Calfuqueo in order to learn how an LGBTQ+  Mapuche person places themself within Indigenous spaces as well as national and global conversations. Or finally interact with different Mapuche vocalists who insert themselves into different dialogues regarding the treatment of the Earth and name its multiple oppressors. But, before engaging with these power individuals, make sure to understand the background by visiting the Introduction.