Visiting professor Krushil Watene discusses the importance of Indigenous philosophy, justice
Krushil Watene discusses Māori concepts, the revitalization of their communities and the support of their knowledge.
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Māori scholar Krushil Watene projected a photo of herself and a youth education group canoeing on New Zealand’s Taumārere River to an audience of more than 20 students and faculty in Bird Library. Understanding their responsibility to learn about Māori culture is Watene’s group’s mission.
“We need more diversity and we need to hear the voice of those communities who hold the key and the knowledge to address issues that are impacting humanity, not just Indigenous communities, but humanity overall,” said Indigenous Studies Professor Mariaelena Huambachano.
On Monday afternoon, the SU Humanities Center hosted “Indigenous Philosophy and Intergenerational Justice.” Watene discussed Māori concepts, the revitalization of their communities and the support of their knowledge.
Watene is in the middle of a residency as a 2024 Jeannette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities. The program spotlights on-campus residencies of humanities intellectuals, writers and creatives. (Read the full Daily Orange article.)