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The
great Mapuche poet
everybody
knows
Elicura Chihuailaf
After publishing Recado Confidencial a Los Chilenos, Chihuailaf became one of the main faces of the Mapuche people, where he entered the Mapuche voice into the hierarchical Western knowledge creation, establishing a place for Indigenous people.
He explains the complexities of the Mapuche worldview and documents the first-person experiences of Mapuche in order to promote an intercultural dialogue and provide an alternative to state-driven historical accounts. However, he never strays away from making clear arguments against current oppressive global systems such as how capitalism is furthering cultural and ecological genocide.
Reflective Engagement
To disrupt passive roles when exposed to new information,
please take the time to consider these questions or explore your own.
How can poetry help SDG 17: Partnerships? Why is it important to include and understand poetics?
How can his work help us (re)learn the art of discussions and partnerships?
What happens if more people adopt this?
How do we ensure it is ethical and just?
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