Irma Alicia Velásquez Nimatuj, a Maya-K’iche’ journalist, activist, social anthropologist, and international spokeswoman for the respect for indigenous cultures, will present a lecture on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus on Tuesday, March 24, 2 p.m.
The lecture, titled “Toward a Regenerative Anthropology: Epistemic Alternatives from Indigenous Peoples,” is presented by The Havens Wright Center for Social Justice, and will take place at Sewell Social Science, Room 8417, located on 1180 Observatory Drive.
Velásquez Nimatuj has been at the forefront of the struggles for respect for indigenous rights and culture in Guatemala and in Latin America and has been part of a long line of struggle and resistance in her community. In 2002, she was instrumental in making racial discrimination illegal in Guatemala. Velásquez Nimatuj is the author of several books on the rights and challenges of Indigenous Peoples and women. She has also published poetry books.
As a hybrid event, attendees can attend in person or online via Zoom. If you would like to attend online, you must register in advance here.
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