Unit 6: Reflections on the Zapotec Peoples of Oaxaca
Hi everyone! Firstly, I just wanted to say that it was an absolute pleasure learning with you all this semester…
Rarámuri: Agency, Reclusivity, and Running
INTRODUCTION Welcome to our lecture! Today we’ll be discussing the Rarámuri of the Eastern Sierra Madres in Chihuahua, Mexico. You…
UNIT 5 Reflection: The diverse landscapes of Quecha land and their capabilities
Hello everyone! I can’t believe the semester has gone by as quickly as it has. And now, we are already…
Personal Experiences in the Western Highlands of Guatemala
I have been waiting for this Unit since the semester began because I became particularly interested in Guatemala after I…
Unit 3/Keyword 2: Garinagu Peoples, Mestizaje, and Syncretism
For this weeks blog post, I have decided to do an integrated posting that reflects both aspects of our Unit…
The Global Attraction of Ayahuasca: Moving away from the Land?
After reading Homan’s article about the Ayahuasca boom and its various impacts on local communities, I felt rather disheartened. Sad….
Blog #2: Reflecting on food and a bit about my experience growing up on a farm…
After taking some time to reflect on the reading materials, I particularly resonated with Belasco’s “Why Study Food.” Today for…
“I Am From” Poem and Introduction
I am from sunflower from the vast vineyards and towering evergreens, and the Pacific Ocean. I am from lavender, fragrant,…