Unblocked Translations and Epistemologies: On Learning How to Listen to Indigenous Stories and Knowledge

Today’s guest is Dr. Simone Athayde, a researcher with the World Resources Institute. She was formerly an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Studies and the Latin American and Caribbean Center at FIU. An interdisciplinary Environmental Anthropologist, Athayde has conducted extensive research in the Amazon on indigenous issues. She was also a key member of the Global Indigenous Forum at FIU.    This is her second appearance on this podcast. We invited her to return and discuss her experiences as a translator and cultural mediator for our listeners. She also shared her research on Indigenous epistemologies and the importance of listening to Indigenous knowledge for climate change solutions.   Producer: Mitzi Uehara Carter Audio Engineer: Gabriel E. Marchisio Jr. Audio and Post-Production Editing: Sebastian Rocha Alvarez Associate Producer and Audio Editor: Diane Benitez Disclaimer: This Podcast does not reflect FIU policy.