Indigenous Philosophy and Intergenerational Justice

Time: March 25, 2024, noon - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 114 Bird Library

Image: H M S North Star, destroying Pomare's pa, Otiuhu, Bay of Islands (1845)

Krushil Watene (University of Auckland, New Zealand)

Watene describes key Māori concepts vital to realizing intergenerational justice and explores some intergenerational challenges. She discusses how Indigenous philosophies enhance relationships through regenerative practices, invest in relational repair, and enable the ongoing transformation of concepts and ideas. The presentation concludes with an overview of important practical implications of Indigenous philosophies, particularly for enabling climate justice, because they help empower local communities, rethink responsibilities, and enable innovation. Policies and processes can, from Indigenous perspectives, help realize intergenerational justice and ground an enduring sense of collective responsibility to its pursuit.

This event is part of Krushil Watene's mini-residency as 2023 Jeannette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities.